Senate Counsel: Governor’s Unpaid Holiday Directive Conflicts With Law

Memo finds Apatang lacks authority to suspend paid holiday leave
Mafuti Tank Challenge Deadline Extended to Oct. 14

SAIPAN – The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) has extended the submission deadline for the Mafuti Tank pitch competition to October 14,at 11:59pm ChST.
Medicaid Relocates to Horiguchi Building in Garapan

SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Medicaid Agency (CMA) has completed its move from Capitol Hill to the Horiguchi Building in Garapan, expanding space and services for more than 19,000 beneficiaries across the CNMI.
Guam Secures Over $10 Million for Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness

Guam Secures Over $10 Million for Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness
Tropical Disturbance Brings Showers, Advisories Across Marianas

Small Craft Advisory in effect for Saipan and Tinian; Coastal Flood Advisory for Majuro
Hell of the Marianas Century Cycle Set for Dec. 6

SAIPAN – The Hell of the Marianas, one of the Pacific region’s toughest cycling events, returns to Saipan on Saturday, December 6. The annual road race challenges cyclists from around the world with the island’s steep climbs, fast descents, and rugged terrain.