NMI News Service
NMIFA Cancels Sunday Matches, Closes Training Center by 5 p.m. Due to Typhoon Sinlaku
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- NMIFA Cancels Sunday Matches, Closes Training Center by 5 p.m. Due to Typhoon Sinlaku
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- NMIFA has cancelled all MSL 1, MSL 2 and Dove Women's League matches Sunday due to Typhoon Sinlaku. The NMI Soccer Training Center closes at 5 p.m. today. Stay safe. Full story in the comments.
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- CUC Urges Residents to Store Water Now as Typhoon Sinlaku Approaches
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- CUC is urging residents to fill every container, bathtub and tank now before Typhoon Sinlaku arrives. Power outages can knock out well pumps. Turn off your main water valve if you evacuate. Call 670-236-4333 for updates. Full story in the comments.
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- Apatang Signs Price Freeze Order; Raising Prices During Typhoon Sinlaku Emergency Is Now a Felony
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- BREAKING: Governor Apatang has signed a price freeze on all goods and housing rentals as Typhoon Sinlaku approaches. Raising prices is now a felony — up to $10,000 and one year in prison per violation. Effective immediately. Full story in the comments.
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- Apatang Declares State of Significant Emergency for CNMI, Sinlaku Threatens Category 3 or 4 Landfall
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- BREAKING: Governor Apatang has declared a State of Significant Emergency for the CNMI under Executive Order 2026-004 as Typhoon Sinlaku approaches. Category 3 or 4 landfall possible. All of Saipan, Tinian and Rota are under threat. Full story in the comments.
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- Sinlaku Upgraded to Typhoon; Typhoon Watch Remains in Effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- BREAKING: Sinlaku is now a typhoon with 85 mph sustained winds. A Typhoon Watch remains in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Condition III holds. Next bulletin at 5 p.m. Call EOC at 670-237-8000. Full story in the comments.
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- Leon Guerrero Places Guam Under COR 3 as Sinlaku Eyes Potential Category 3 or 4 Intensity
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Governor Leon Guerrero has placed Guam under COR 3 as Sinlaku approaches. The system could reach Category 3 or 4 strength at 120 mph near Guam Monday night. Prepare now. Seven to ten days of supplies. Full story in the comments.
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- Brandon Aydlett Warns of Cat 4; Marianas Should Expect Conditions to Deteriorate by Monday Midday
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- NWS meteorologist-in-charge Brandon Aydlett says JTWC is tracking a Category 4 typhoon track near Guam. Tropical storm winds expected to reach Saipan and Tinian by Monday afternoon. Use today and tomorrow to prepare. Full story in the comments.
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- Good Morning Marianas April 10, 2026
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- 1:35:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- U.S. Coast Guard Warns Sinlaku Could Reach Typhoon Strength Saturday; Ports Closing Across Marianas
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The U.S. Coast Guard warns Tropical Storm Sinlaku could reach typhoon strength by Saturday and make a very close approach to Guam Monday night. Ports across the Marianas are closing now. Stay out of the water. Do not post distress calls on social media — call 911 or VHF-FM Channel 16. Full story in the comments.
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- Flame Tree Arts Festival Postponed Due to Tropical Storm Sinlaku, Rescheduled for April 24-26
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The 45th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Sinlaku. The new dates are April 24-26 at Civic Center Park, same hours, 5 to 11 p.m. Full story in the comments.
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- Tropical Storm Sinlaku Threatens Marianas; HSEM Warns of Potential Typhoon-Force Winds by Monday
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Invest 90W is now Tropical Storm Sinlaku, and it is tracking toward the Marianas. HSEM warns of potential typhoon-force winds by Monday and 3 to 5 inches of rain for Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Secure loose items now. Full story in the comments.
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- Good Morning Marianas April 9, 2026
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- 1:18:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- PSS Postpones All Weekend Activities Due to Invest 90W
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The CNMI Public School System has postponed all weekend activities until further notice due to Invest 90W. School continues Friday as scheduled. Watch for updates from official sources. Full story at the link.
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- CNMI Innovation Incubator Entrepreneurs Complete Legal Readiness Workshop
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- CNMI Innovation Incubator entrepreneurs have completed their Legal Readiness Workshop, the third module in a five-part business training series. Next up: market expansion in May. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: 50 Years of Women at the Military Academies
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Coast Guard veteran and veterinarian MJ Wixsom reflects on returning to celebrate 50 years of women at the military academies — and what service, survival, and duty have meant across a lifetime. Full story at the link.
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- CNMI HSEM: Invest 90W Tracking Toward Marianas, Residents Advised to Prepare
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- CNMI HSEM has issued a preparedness advisory as Invest 90W tracks toward the Marianas. Secure loose items now. Impacts expected this weekend into early next week. Call 670-237-8000 for updates. Full story at the link.
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- NWS Raises Invest 90W Development Potential to Medium; Marianas Conditions Deteriorate This Weekend
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- NWS has raised Invest 90W's development potential to medium. The Marianas should expect deteriorating conditions this weekend regardless of track, with the system now better organized and drifting northwest. Monitor weather.gov/gum. Full story at the link.
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- Student in Custody After Threatening Note Prompts Campus Sweep at Saipan Southern High School
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A student is in custody after a threatening note was handed to a teacher at Saipan Southern High School. DPS and CPA K-9 units swept the campus Wednesday morning and declared it clear at 10:27 a.m. NMI News Service was on scene. Full story at the link.
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- Good Morning Marianas April 8, 2026
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- 2:08:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- 'Let This Be the Last Time': King-Hinds, Demapan Deliver Unflinching Remarks at DYS Proclamation
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Assistant Attorney General Frances Demapan delivered some of the most powerful public remarks heard in the CNMI in some time at Tuesday's Child Abuse Prevention proclamation. Both spoke from personal experience. Full story here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/king-hinds-demapan-child-abuse-prevention-cnmi-april-2026/
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- Good Morning Marianas April 7, 2026
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- 1:34:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Palau, Saudi Fund for Development Sign $15 Million Loan Agreement
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Palau has signed a $15 million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development, the first such partnership between the two. Financing will flow through the National Development Bank of Palau for housing and economic development. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: Article XII Is Not a Barrier to Belonging — It Is a Foundation for It
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In a new op-ed, CNMI-born cultural advocate Gregorie Michael Towai argues that Article XII is not a rejection of non-NMD residents but a necessary safeguard, and calls for creative frameworks that allow belonging without transferring ancestral land. Full story at the link
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- Guam Department of Labor Recruiting Seniors 55 and Older for Federally Funded Work Program
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Guam Department of Labor is recruiting seniors 55 and older for a federally funded paid training program. If you qualify for SNAP, you may also qualify for SCSEP. Contact GDOL at 671-475-7000/1 or visit dol.guam.gov. Full story at the link.
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- 35 CNMI Farmers and Producers Earn Certificates in NMC Regenerative Agroforestry Programs
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Thirty-five CNMI farmers and producers have earned certificates in regenerative agriculture from NMC-CREES, completing two programs designed to build a more self-sustaining food system for the islands. Full story at the link.
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- NWS Weekly Outlook: Invest 90W Tracking Toward Marianas, Impact Possible This Weekend Into Next Week
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The NWS weekly outlook confirms Invest 90W is tracking northwest and could bring showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds to the Marianas this weekend into early next week. Track and intensity still uncertain. Monitor weather.gov/gum. Full story at the link.
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- CUC Schedules Water Service Interruption for Portions of San Vicente on April 14
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- CUC has scheduled a water service interruption for portions of San Vicente on Tuesday, April 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a new water installation. Allow one to two hours for lines to fully pressurize after service is restored. Full story at the link.
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- Pentagon Acknowledges CNMI Economic Crisis, Stops Short of Commitments in Response to King-Hinds
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Pentagon has responded to Congresswoman King-Hinds' urgent January letter on the CNMI's economic crisis. The assistant secretary of war acknowledged the strain and the Commonwealth's strategic value but offered no specific commitments on air access, visa policy or investment. Full story at the link.
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- Have you followed us yet?
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Have you followed us yet? Millions of views every month but the most important views are the ones we get from you. Show your support for a free and independent press here in the Commonwealth by liking, following, and subscribing to the NMI News Service today!
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- Saipan Chamber of Commerce to Hold 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament April 25
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is holding its 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on April 25 at Laolay Bay. Early bird registration closes April 13 at $260 per two-person team. Full story at the link.
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- Triple J Furniture and Appliance Opens Its Doors in Chalan Kanoa
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- 25:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- NMI News Service was on the ground for the grand opening of Triple J's new Furniture and Appliance Store in Chalan Kanoa. GE appliances, mattresses, recliners, dining sets and more — all with opening day pricing. Full story at the link.
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- Triple J Furniture and Appliance Opens Its Doors in Chalan Kanoa
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- NMI News Service was on the ground for the grand opening of Triple J's new Furniture and Appliance Store in Chalan Kanoa. GE appliances, mattresses, recliners, dining sets and more — all with opening day pricing. Full story at the link.
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- Crowne Plaza Saipan to Host Charity Bourbon and BBQ Tasting April 25
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan is hosting a Charity Bourbon and BBQ Tasting on April 25 at the Mari Bar, featuring five bourbons with curated food pairings. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of the CNMI. Tickets are $50 at the MARPAC office and Mari Bar. Full story at the link.
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- NWS Forecaster: Tropical System Near Pohnpei Could Reach Marianas Between April 12 and 14
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A National Weather Service forecaster says a tropical disturbance developing near Pohnpei could reach the Marianas between April 12 and 14. NWS puts development odds above 80 percent, but track and intensity remain uncertain. Full story at the link.
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- MVA Signs Marketing Partnership With Korean Travel Platform Good Choice
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The MVA has signed a marketing partnership with Good Choice, one of Korea's top travel platforms, including a three-part YouTube series featuring Korean comedian Kwak Beom exploring Saipan. Full story at the link.
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- CUC Board to Take Up FAC, Rate Petition and Oversight Bills at Thursday Meeting
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The CUC Board meets Thursday morning with a packed agenda — FAC reconciliation, a proposed rate petition, the status of pending oversight bills and personnel matters. Public comment is open. Full story at the link.
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- MTEC and MVA School Outreach Draws Student Engagement on Tourism's Role in Marianas Economy
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Marianas Tourism Education Council and MVA are making the rounds at Saipan schools, connecting students with the tourism industry and the MYWAVE Club program. Students say the presentations are engaging and eye-opening. Full story at the link.
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- MANGO Offers Free Nonprofit Workshops Throughout April
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- MANGO is offering a free series of nonprofit workshops throughout April, covering everything from data management to long-term sustainability planning. Open to nonprofits and community members. Registration required. Full story at the link.
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- Good Morning Marianas April 6, 2026
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- 1:35:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
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- Week in Review: CUC Accountability, Tourism Strain, and the Shadow of Iran
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- It was a full week in the Marianas — CUC accountability, tourism strain, Guam's fuel emergency debate, an exclusive on the Marianas Beach Resort's new GM, and major moves from Washington. The week in review is up at the link.
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- Op-Ed: Why the FAC Increase Demands Accountability Before More Rate Pain
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Rep. Vincent R. Aldan is calling for a full audit of CUC's fuel and lubricant contracts before any further FAC increase takes effect — noting the proposed jump would cost a typical household nearly $2,400 more per year. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: CUC Should Prioritize Operational Performance Over Academic Credentials
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A new letter to the editor argues that CUC's problems are not about credentials — they are about execution, and calls on the Commonwealth to revise leadership selection criteria to prioritize proven operational performance over academic pedigree. Full story at the link.
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- Leon Guerrero Rejects Emergency Declaration Request, Tells Senator Fuel Supply Is Stable
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has told Guam Legislature Majority Leader Jesse Lujan that no emergency declaration is warranted over rising fuel prices, citing stable supply and federal restrictions on proposed relief payments. Full story at the link.
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- Leon Guerrero Pushes Back on Emergency Declaration Calls, Says Guam Fuel Supply Is Stable
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero is pushing back against calls for a state of emergency over rising fuel prices, saying Guam's supply is stable and that no declaration can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Full story at the link.
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- Aldan Releases Committee Report Citing Audit Red Flags, Calls for Cost Cuts Before FAC Increase
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Rep. Vincent R. Aldan has released a formal committee report flagging years of CUC audit failures and procurement transparency problems, calling for a full invoice-level audit before the proposed 81.59% fuel charge increase moves forward. Full story at the link.
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- Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting College Sports Financial Crisis, NIL Abuses
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing federal agencies to enforce college sports rules on NIL payments, eligibility and transfers — and threatening universities' federal contracts and grants if they don't comply. Takes effect Aug. 1. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: Complacency Is Not Neutral — It Is Complicity
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A new op-ed from CNMI-born cultural advocate Gregorie Michael Towai argues that complacency in the Marianas is not harmless — it is complicity — and calls on residents to engage before decisions are made, not after. Full story at the link.
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- Trump Orders Tariffs Up to 100 Percent on Imported Pharmaceuticals, Citing National Security
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- President Trump has signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported patented pharmaceuticals, citing national security concerns over U.S. dependence on foreign drug manufacturing. Generics are exempt. Takes effect this fall. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: On Dog Bites
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Op-Ed: A veterinarian with years of experience reading animal behavior got bitten by a marijuana-intoxicated pit bull and nearly paid a serious price. Her firsthand account is a reminder that bites are never minor. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: On CUC, the time for action is now
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Representative Vincent R. Aldan is calling on the Legislature to act immediately on pending CUC oversight measures, warning that a 25-year renewable energy contract and rising fuel charges leave no room for delay. Full story at the link.
