Star Marianas Air moving Saipan operations to new Commuter Terminal on Nov. 23

SAIPANI — Star Marianas Air has announced that its Saipan operations will move to the new Commuter Terminal effective Sunday, November 23, 2025, and is advising passengers that all flights and customer services will be handled from the new facility starting that day.
Pay-Less Fresh Market holds soft opening at former SuperFresh site on Saipan

SAIPAN — Just weeks after closing its Payless SuperFresh & Truckload retail store, Triple J has reopened the doors of a smaller-format Pay-Less Fresh Market, bringing back certified Angus beef, Tinian produce, and a streamlined selection of fresh foods at the former SuperFresh location.
Settlement Fund warns retirees of possible lapse in health insurance, 25% payments after Dec. 31

SAIPAN — The NMI Settlement Fund is warning retirees that their government-provided health insurance coverage and 25% benefit payments could stop after December 31, 2025, unless new funding is approved.
CNMI declares Commonwealth State Funeral for late Lt. Gov. Diego Benavente

SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has declared a Commonwealth State Funeral in honor of the late Honorable Lieutenant Governor Diego Tenorio Benavente, with full honors and ceremonial observances set for Saturday, November 29, 2025.
GEDA hosts Palau Inbound Trade Mission to grow Guam export opportunities

Hagåtña, Guam — Seven Palau-based businesses visited Guam this week as part of a Palau Inbound Trade Mission hosted by the Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA), giving local companies a chance to explore export opportunities to “our brothers and sisters in Palau.”
Governor’s Office announces 2025 Christmas Village: “A Tropical Christmas in the Marianas”

SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor and the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture are inviting the community to “sleigh” this holiday season and celebrate “A Tropical Christmas in the Marianas” at the 2025 Annual Christmas Village.
Free Softball Clinic Saturday Morning

SAIPAN — Milkshakes might bring all the boys to the yard but this weekend the Saipan Little League is launching a fastpitch girls softball program and is calling on parents, girls ages 8–12, and interested coaches and volunteers to sign up for the inaugural season.
Commonwealth Medicaid Agency to close early Nov. 24

SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Medicaid Agency will close its office early on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, for an internal agency event, and is asking clients to plan visits around the adjusted schedule.
Way to go, Power Rangers! CUC employees complete crane operator certification to boost utility safety

SAIPAN — Things are looking up at the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, waaaay up, as a dozen employees have completed an intensive Crane Operator Certification Training, strengthening CUC’s ability to safely maintain critical power, water, and wastewater infrastructure across the islands.
Guam governor responds to court ruling limiting GHURA eminent domain for Mangilao medical campus

Hagåtña, Guam — The Office of the Governor says it is disappointed in a Superior Court ruling that limits the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority’s (GHURA) ability to use eminent domain to acquire land in Mangilao for a new medical campus, but stressed the decision does not stop the project from moving forward.