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Apatang: CNMI receives official NTIA BEAD award, clearing way for broadband buildout
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang announced the CNMI has received and executed its official Notice of Award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, according to a release from the Office of the Governor.
CUC schedules four-hour power outage for China Town on Dec. 5
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) issued a public advisory Tuesday announcing a scheduled power service interruption for China Town on Friday, Dec. 5, to allow linemen to upgrade the power distribution system.
U.S. Navy EOD detonation activity set for Marpi Blow Pit Dec. 3-4; closures announced
SAIPAN — The CNMI Emergency Operations Center-State Warning Point and the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management office issued an area advisory announcing scheduled detonation activity by the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment Marianas at Saipan’s Marpi Blow Pit on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4.
Deep sea mining webinar set today (Dec. 2) featuring UH Mānoa’s Jeffrey Drazen
SAIPAN — A free public webinar on deep sea mining in the Pacific will be held today (Tuesday, Dec. 2) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Dr. Jeffrey Drazen of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Department of Oceanography, according to an event flyer.
NMI closes WBSC U-15 Oceania qualifiers 3-3 with big win over Guam, loss to Australia
DEDEDO, Guam — The NMI wrapped up the WBSC U-15 Oceania qualifiers with three wins and three loses across their six-game stint after closing out the final day with another big win over Guam and another rough loss to an unbeaten Australia team that neither Marianas squad could solve this week.
Guam Governor’s Holiday Light Festival Parade set for Dec. 17 in Hagåtña
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — The Office of the Governor is inviting the public to the 4th Annual Governor’s Holiday Light Festival Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Skinner Plaza in Hagåtña, with this year’s theme, “Håfa Adai Holidays – Christmas in Paradise.”
SWIM in The Marianas welcomes 100 swimmers from Guangzhou Tianhe District today on Saipan
SAIPAN — The Marianas will welcome about 100 swimmers from China’s Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association for the first-ever “SWIM in The Marianas” event, scheduled for today (Dec. 2) at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.
500 Sails announces leadership transition as co-founders prepare to move to Guam
SAIPAN — Traditional voyaging nonprofit 500 Sails announced a leadership transition as co-founders Pete and Emma Perez step back after more than 11 years and prepare to relocate to Guam in January 2026.
