NMI News Service
Saipan “Lunch & Learn” set Jan. 30 on avoiding common tax pitfalls and compliance issues
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- Saipan “Lunch & Learn” set Jan. 30 on avoiding common tax pitfalls and compliance issues
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Saipan business owners: Casa Marianas is hosting a Lunch & Learn on “Avoiding Common Tax Pitfalls” with Tina Azaryand (Azaryand Tax Law) on Friday, Jan. 30 from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Gold Beach Hotel (next to the MVA office). $25 includes lunch, free for current/former ATL clients, and limited to 60 participants—scan the QR on the flyer to register.
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- OAG adopts new regulations to strengthen CNMI investigative subpoena process
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The CNMI Office of the Attorney General says it has adopted new regulations creating a clearer process for investigative subpoenas in criminal investigations. The rules were published today and take effect 10 days after publication.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/oag-adopts-investigative-subpoena-regulations-cnmi-2026/
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- Op-Ed: CNMI Deep-Sea Mining: Regulating Onshore Support to Protect Our Islands
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- OPINION: Jasmine Nishimura Calvo writes that deep-sea mining may occur in or near the CNMI—and while international waters are beyond local control, the CNMI can regulate the onshore support that makes offshore operations possible. She calls for clear laws covering permits, fees, environmental safeguards, and restoration measures to protect natural resources while addressing economic realities.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cnmi-deep-sea-mining-regulation-onshore-support/
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- Rota SBDC completes federal contracting training, helps local businesses get procurement-ready
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Rota SBDC completed a no-cost federal contracting training on Jan. 13–14 at the NMC Rota Center, giving local businesses hands-on help with SAM.gov registration, compliance steps, and procurement readiness ahead of upcoming contracting opportunities.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/rota-sbdc-federal-contracting-training-procurement-ready-2026/
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- Saipan Chamber: Docomo Pacific signs on as gold sponsor for Business Person of the Year gala
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce announced Docomo Pacific as a Gold Sponsor for the Business Person of the Year & Board Installation Gala, contributing $3,000. The gala is set for January 31, at Kensington Hotel (Kensington Hall).
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- Finding Andromeda 2.0: “Jupiter Rising” astronomy night set for Friday at American Memorial Park
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Looking for something different Friday night? Island Astronomy and Tinian Astro Dad are hosting Finding Andromeda 2.0: Jupiter Rising at the American Memorial Park ball field on Friday, Jan. 16 from 7–9:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Stop by for telescope views and enter the Finding Andromeda 2.0 contest.
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- OPA: Most CNMI agencies late on required federal audits; catch-up plan stretches into 2027
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- OPA’s Jan. 14, 2026 flash report shows most listed CNMI agencies were significantly late submitting required single audits tied to federal funding, while Northern Marianas College was noted as on time. The report also outlines possible federal consequences and a catch-up plan that extends into 2027.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cnmi-audit-backlog-opa-flash-report-catch-up-plan-2026/
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- DPL: Tinian agriculture homestead permits under legal review; applicants urged to update records
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- DPL’s Tinian District Office says agriculture homestead permits from the Aug. 19–20, 2025 lottery are under legal review. Applicants are urged to update contact info and records, and DPL notes permits will require a $100 fee and notarization once issued.
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- CNMI SBDC opens exhibitor call for tri-island Industry Day 2026 on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI SBDC is now taking exhibitor registrations for CNMI Industry Day 2026, a tri-island event on Saipan (Jan. 27), Tinian (Jan. 28), and Rota (Jan. 29) aimed at connecting local businesses with federal and military contracting partners. No exhibitor fee—SBDC client registration required.
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- GOP CNMI certifies Sablan, Torres intent letters; sets April 11 Republican gubernatorial primary
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Republican Party of the Northern Mariana Islands says its Executive Committee certified Letters of Intent from Vinnie Flores Sablan and Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres seeking the party’s endorsement for governor, and set the Republican gubernatorial primary for Saturday, April 11.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cnmi-republican-gubernatorial-primary-april-11-2026-sablan-torres/
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- New Tier 4 tractor replaces older diesel unit for Marpi cemetery work
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A new 2024 Tier 4 John Deere tractor is replacing a 2006 Tier 2 Kubota for CNMI Parks and Recreation work at the Marpi Public Cemetery and other public spaces, supported through the EPA’s DERA State Grants program, DEQ said.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/tier-4-tractor-replaces-older-diesel-equipment-marpi-cemetery/
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- Sage Steele speaks at Supreme Court rally as justices hear transgender sports ban cases
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- 8:40
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Sage Steele addressed a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard arguments in two cases — Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. — involving state bans on transgender students playing on teams consistent with their gender identity.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/sage-steele-supreme-court-rally-transgender-sports-ban-cases/
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- Inaugural Marianas Games set for June 19–21 on Saipan
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The inaugural Marianas Games will bring athletes from Guam, Saipan, Rota, and Tinian to Saipan on June 19–21, 2026, featuring athletics, 3x3 basketball, baseball, volleyball, open water swimming, va’a, and more—plus an Olympic Day 5K.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/inaugural-marianas-games-june-2026-saipan/
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- King-Hinds: CNMI NAP benefits secure through fiscal year as Jan. 30 funding deadline nears
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- King-Hinds says CNMI NAP benefits are fully funded for the rest of the fiscal year and won’t be affected by the Jan. 30 federal funding deadline. She also explains EBT rollovers and the Sept. 30 use-by cutoff for unused benefits.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/king-hinds-cnmi-nap-benefits-fully-funded-jan-30/
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- Good Morning Marianas January 13, 2026
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- 1:53:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- Tenorio: More than 60,000 registered opposition to deep-sea mining near Marianas Trench
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio thanked community groups after organizers said more than 60,000 people have registered their opposition to deep-sea mining near the Marianas Trench, and urged Guam and CNMI diaspora communities to lobby Congress against the proposal.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/tenorio-60000-opposition-deep-sea-mining-marianas-trench/
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- King-Hinds urges longer public input, deeper review on BOEM offshore minerals interest near CNMI
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is urging BOEM to slow down and strengthen its early-stage offshore minerals process near the Marianas—raising concerns about the holiday-timed comment period, big gaps in region-specific science, and whether any benefits would reach the CNMI while risks are borne locally.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/king-hinds-boem-offshore-minerals-cnmi-public-comment/
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- DPS: Case involving two officers referred to AG Investigation Division; PRO probe continues
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- DPS says the case involving two officers tied to an alleged Dec. 19 assault of a 28-year-old man has been referred to the CNMI Attorney General’s Investigation Division for review, while the Professional Responsibility Office continues its administrative investigation. No timeline has been provided for completion of the review or release of additional details.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/dps-two-officers-alleged-assault-referred-ag-investigation-division/
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- Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run 81K this Saturday
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Thirty runners from Japan and the Marianas will tackle the Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run 81K on Saturday, Jan. 17—an endurance “journey run” retracing Saipan’s historic sugarcane railway route. The race starts and finishes at Micro Beach (5 a.m. start; finish closes 9 p.m.). Organizers ask residents to stay alert for runners and restrain pet dogs along the route.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/saipan-sugarcane-railroad-journey-run-81k-jan-17/
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- CNMI Board of Education Ad Hoc Committee meeting
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The CNMI Board of Education’s Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution and Budget meets Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe and via Zoom. The agenda includes FY2026 budget impacts, CNMI government transfers, and next steps for stakeholder engagement.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/boe-ad-hoc-committee-constitution-budget-jan-14-2026/
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- CPUC business meeting January 15
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission will meet this Thursday, January 15 at 10 a.m. at its Susupe office in the Marianas Business Plaza. The agenda includes a CUC rate petition update, FAC reconciliation, net metering, a solar procurement filing update, and a new item on diesel fuel bids for power plants across all islands.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cpuc-business-meeting-jan-15-2026/
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- Opinion: From Imperial Pacific to deep-sea mining, a pattern CNMI can’t ignore
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Opinion writer Eipéráng (Gregorie Michael Towai) says the IPI casino saga isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a pattern. As deep-sea mining gains attention, he argues the real risk is predictability: a system conditioned to accept opaque promises in exchange for short-term relief.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/opinion-casino-seafloor-pattern-cnmi-towai/
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- Rotary Club of Saipan to hold End Polio Now cycling challenge January 17 at Banzai
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Rotary Club of Saipan is hosting the 3rd Annual End Polio Now Cycling Challenge on Jan. 17 at Banzai. Check-in: 5:30 a.m. Race start: 6:30 a.m. Registration is $15, with courses for kids (2.6 km), 20 km, and 30 km, plus divisions for road bike, mountain bike, e-bike, and more.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/rotary-club-of-saipan-end-polio-now-cycling-challenge-jan-17-2026/
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- CUC schedules water service interruption for portions of Papago on Jan. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CUC scheduled a water service interruption for portions of Papago on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to connect a new waterline as part of the Tangan-Tangan Drive Waterline Replacement Project. Customers may see low to no water pressure during the work window and should allow 1–2 hours afterward for full pressurization. Hotline: 236-4333; emergencies: 664-4282.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cuc-papago-water-service-interruption-jan-15-2026/
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- Angelo Villagomez warns CNMI is being rushed on deep-sea mining process
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Angelo Villagomez, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, joined Good Morning Marianas to break down what deep-sea mining could mean for the CNMI and why he believes the community is being rushed in the federal process.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/villagomez-cnmi-deep-sea-mining-boem-comments/
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- Washington Post reporter details new questions in IPI casino saga, Team King and Japan ties
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Washington Post reporter Shibani Mahtani joined Good Morning Marianas to discuss her reporting on the Imperial Pacific casino operation, including questions about Team King’s backing, Japan-based financial troubles tied to Kyosei Bank investors, and why she says the story reflects a “transnational” web with major implications for the CNMI.
Full story here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/washington-post-ipi-casino-team-king-japan-ties/
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- CNMI SBDC announces venues for 2026 Industry Day events on Saipan, Tinian and Rota
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI SBDC announced the venues for Industry Day 2026 across all three islands: Saipan (Jan. 27, Crowne Plaza Hibiscus Hall), Tinian (Jan. 28, Bar-K-Diner), and Rota (Jan. 29, Puesto Grill Annex). The series is designed to connect local businesses with government and military procurement opportunities.
Read more at nminewsservice.com
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- FULL INTERVIEW: Shibani Mahtani details new questions in IPI casino saga, Team King and Japan ties
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- 44:57
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Washington Post reporter Shibani Mahtani joined Good Morning Marianas to discuss her reporting on the Imperial Pacific casino operation — including questions about Team King’s backing, Japan-based financial troubles tied to Kyosei Bank investors, and why she says the story reflects a “transnational” web with major implications for the CNMI.
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- FULL INTERVIEW with Angelo Villagomez
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- 1:30:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Angelo Villagomez, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, says the public comment timeline tied to a federal deep-sea mining process is moving too fast and warns that key seabed protections stop at the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument boundary. He discussed the issue on Good Morning Marianas with Brad Ruszala.
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- In A Related Story January 12, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:42:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- Good Morning Marianas January 12, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:38:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- Have you followed us yet?
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Have you followed us yet?
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- CUC: Water service interruption for As Lito on Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CUC scheduled a water service interruption for As Lito on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for possible leak repairs. Customers may see low to no water pressure during the work window and should allow 1–2 hours afterward for full pressurization. The southbound lane on Chalan Monsingor Martinez will be closed during the work. Hotline: 236-4333; emergencies: 664-4282.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cuc-as-lito-water-service-interruption-jan-15-2026/
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- 22nd Tinian Hot Pepper Festival set for Feb. 13–14 at Fiesta Grounds in San Jose
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The 22nd Tinian Hot Pepper Festival (Pika Fest) is set for Feb. 13–14, 2026 at the Fiesta Grounds in San Jose, Tinian. Expect food vendors, live entertainment, competitions, arts and crafts, plus the 3rd Annual 5K Pika Fun Run on Feb. 14. Free camping is planned at Jones Beach, Taga Beach, and nearby Tachogna Beach.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/mva-2026-tinian-hot-pepper-festival-feb-13-14-san-jose/
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- Harvard doctoral student recruiting Chamorro, Carolinian adults for $50 interview study
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A Harvard doctoral student, Chelsea King, is recruiting Chamorro and Carolinian adults (18+) in the Marianas for a 2-hour virtual interview for dissertation research on identity and life in the Marianas. Participants receive $50 cash compensation.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/harvard-doctoral-student-50-paid-interview-marianas-chamorro-carolinian/
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- Rota SBDC to hold free federal contracting training Jan. 13–14 at NMC Rota Center
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Rota SBDC is hosting a no-cost Federal Contracting Training on Jan. 13 or Jan. 14 at the NMC Rota Center Computer Lab, with the same training offered both days. Sessions run 9–11 a.m. plus 12:30–2 p.m. one-on-one support, covering SAM.gov registration, compliance requirements, and common troubleshooting ahead of Industry Day (Jan. 29).
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/rota-sbdc-free-federal-contracting-training-jan-13-14-2026/
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- Nash Santos, Nathania Tan compete at 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Northern Marianas Athletics sent a small team to the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, with Victor Nash Santos (U20 8K) and Nathania Tan (Open Women’s 10K) representing the CNMI. The organization said Santos finished in 33:28, while Tan completed the 10K in 41:48 on a demanding course under warm conditions.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cnmi-world-athletics-cross-country-2026-nash-santos-nathania-tan/
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- Trump pushes 1-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates as banks warn it could restrict access
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump is pushing a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, saying he wants it in place by Jan. 20. Researchers estimated a 10% cap could save Americans about $100 billion a year, but banking groups warned it could lead to reduced credit lines—particularly for higher-risk borrowers—and drive some consumers toward costlier options like payday loans and pawnshops.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/trump-10-percent-credit-card-interest-rate-cap-banks-oppose/
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- Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce elects 2026 board officers, announces Jan. 15 membership meeting
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 board officers, with Myracle Mugol elected president, Ksenia Quinata vice president, Corine Benavente Chaco treasurer, and Judy Rosario secretary. GWCC also set its first general membership meeting of the year for Jan. 15 (8:30–10:30 a.m.) at Crowne Plaza Resort Guam, with member and future member registration rates listed at $35 and $45.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/guam-womens-chamber-commerce-2026-board-officers-jan-15-meeting/
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- MVA opens new pitchers’ bullpen at Oleai Sports Complex; Lt. Gov. Mendiola throws first pitch
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- MVA marked the opening of a new pitchers’ bullpen at Oleai Sports Complex in Saipan, with Lt. Governor Dennis Mendiola throwing out the first pitch. MVA said the project is already attracting international teams and will help strengthen local player development.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/mva-opens-pitchers-bullpen-oleai-sports-complex-saipan/
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- Dodgers’ Kim Hye-seong to join Korea WBC training camp in Saipan
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- (Yonhap) Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kim Hye-seong is set to join South Korea’s national team training camp in Saipan ahead of the World Baseball Classic, with KBO confirming the camp will run from Jan. 9 to Jan. 21. Pitcher Go Woo-suk will also attend, while the status of other MLB-based Koreans like Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Ha-seong remains uncertain as WBC dates approach.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/dodgers-kim-hye-seong-korea-wbc-training-camp-saipan/
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- Gov. Leon Guerrero announces communications transition; Paco-San Agustin departs
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced a transition in Guam’s Office of Communications: Communications Director Krystal Paco-San Agustin will conclude service at the close of business Jan. 9, 2026, and John Ryan is set to assume the role the next business day. Ryan previously served as communications director during the second term of the Gutierrez–Bordallo administration and later worked for ABC News in Washington, D.C.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/leon-guerrero-communications-transition-paco-san-agustin-john-ryan/
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- Good Morning Marianas January 9, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:22:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- Op-Ed: Accountability Is Not Accusation: What the Allowances Debate Asks of Us
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- OPINION: Gregorie Michael Towai argues the legislative allowances debate isn’t about accusing anyone of a crime , it’s about whether practices can be technically allowed and still fail the public. He points to Department of Finance records showing more than $2.5 million in subsistence allowances since FY 2023, taken during austerity, and calls for stronger standards, transparency, and reforms that rebuild public trust.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/accountability-not-accusation-allowances-debate-gregorie-michael-towai/
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- Moylan announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners from Guam
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Congressman Moylan announced Guam’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners: Alexander Cruz (DeepView CXR) took top honors, followed by Kristie Kim (PharmAssistant) in second and Offeia Yordy (Beach Buddies) in third. Cruz’s app will be showcased at the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from across the country.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/moylan-2025-congressional-app-challenge-guam-winners/
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- Mount Carmel names new president
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Mount Carmel School has selected U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Christine Torres Igisomar as its incoming president. The transition is planned for August 2026, at the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/mount-carmel-school-next-president-christine-torres-igisomar/
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- CNMI Leaders Send Joint Letters Warning Economic Crisis Could Impact U.S. National Security
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI leaders say they’ve sent joint letters to President Donald J. Trump and INDOPACOM Commander Adm. Samuel J. Paparo warning the Commonwealth’s accelerating economic deterioration could threaten the civilian systems that support U.S. access, readiness, and long-term presence in the Indo-Pacific. The leaders said the actions they’re urging fall within existing federal authorities and would not require new appropriations.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/cnmi-leaders-warn-economic-crisis-national-security-letters-trump-paparo/
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- Good Morning Marianas January 8, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:23:35
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- Title
- Guam DOAG: Free Christmas Tree Exchange runs Jan. 9–16; trade tree for native seedling
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam DOAG is offering a Free Christmas Tree Exchange to help prevent wildfires as dry season begins. Drop off a real, fully-decorations-free Christmas tree Jan. 9–16 at the DOAG warehouse parking lot (across from the main building) and get a native tree seedling in return. Trees will be processed into biochar for restoration projects. Info: (671) 300-7977/6/5 or Forestry@doag.guam.gov.
Read more here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/guam-doag-free-christmas-tree-exchange-2026/
- Title
- GMM REWIND: August 2022
- Runtime
- 7:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Here's a trip down memory lane from before the NMI News Service existed, back when we broadcast Good Morning Marianas from the spare bedroom of our home.
