House leaders turn up pressure on MPLT to approve $29M retiree loan, warn of budget strain if trust delays
SAIPAN — CNMI House leaders are pressing the Marianas Public Land Trust to approve a $29 million loan for retiree pensions now, arguing Public Law 24-13 already gives trustees the authority and indemnification to proceed. They warn that delays could shrink the working budget and create pressure on pension payments.
Veterans Victory Classic: Muna wins men’s Low Gross in playoff; Kim tops women
SAIPAN – The inaugural 2025 Veterans Victory Classic at LaoLao Bay crowned its Low Gross champions early: Kim, Sae Hee led the women with an 84, and Jay Muna captured the men’s title with a 74, edging Franco Santos in a sudden-death playoff with a par on the deciding hole.
49ers’ Brock Purdy out for third straight game; Mac Jones to start against Falcons
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy has been officially ruled out of his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury and Mac Jones will start against the Atlanta Falcons
Ohtani puts on 2-way Sho for the ages with 3 homers and 10 Ks to lead Dodgers back to World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani’s third home run rocketed off his bat and streaked toward the left-field bleachers, the few fans still sitting at Dodger Stadium rose frantically, as if every single seat in the sold-out building had received a shock.
All Souls’ Day observance set for Nov. 2 at CNMI Veterans Cemetery
SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor and the CNMI Office of Veterans Affairs will hold a public All Souls’ Day observance on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the CNMI Veterans Cemetery in Marpi. The community is invited to gather in a solemn tribute to departed veterans and their families—a time to reflect, pray, and express gratitude for their service.
