King-Hinds: Two CNMI provisions included in NDAA conference agreement
WASHINGTON — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that the conference committee draft of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes two major CNMI provisions, placing them in the negotiated text that will move to the House and Senate for final approval.
DFEMS PIO Robert Mojica discusses Marpi UXO detonation, promotes Hot Shot pathway through January pack test
SAIPAN — Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services firefighter Robert Mojica said DFEMS recently worked with partner agencies to safely detonate unexploded ordnance (UXO) collected from around Saipan and staged at a designated site in Marpi, while also using the operation to dispose of expired flares.
CNMI signs $29 million promissory note to Marianas Public Land Trust, with 7.5% interest and 7-year repayment term
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government has executed a $29,000,000 promissory note in favor of the Marianas Public Land Trust (MPLT), with the note setting simple annual interest of 7.5% and a minimum repayment period of seven years (84 months), based on the signed document provided to NMI News Service.
Third Time’s A Charm For Guam’s Blayde Blas
SAIPAN — Twenty-three-year-old professional cyclist Blayde Blas of Guam took the tape at the 2025 Hell of the Marianas on Saturday, finishing in 3:26:29, with Tomonobu Kato of Japan just four seconds behind at 3:26:33.
House Bill 24-59 would cap back billing and require notice, payment plans, and dispute protections
SAIPAN — House Bill 24-59, titled the “CNMI Fair Billing Practices Act,” would establish Commonwealth-wide rules for how and when providers can issue “back bills,” or retroactive charges for goods or services previously provided but not billed at the time.
“SWIM in the Marianas” group completes Saipan lagoon event during five-day visit
SAIPAN — Several dozen members of China’s Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association came to Saipan on a five-day tour highlighted by their first-ever “SWIM in The Marianas” event on Tuesday, December 2.
STAR Marianas Air says DoD formally renews CARB certification after Oct. 28–30 evaluation
TINIAN — STAR Marianas Air, Inc. announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has formally renewed the company’s Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) certification, authorizing STAR’s continued participation in the DoD Air Transportation Program, according to a press release issued Dec. 5, 2025.
King-Hinds asks Trump to include CNMI in Japan, South Korea investment talks, urging air service support
SAIPAN — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is asking President Donald J. Trump to ensure the Commonwealth is included in investment discussions now underway with Japan and the Republic of Korea, with a focus on encouraging partners to direct a portion of their new U.S. investment commitments toward restoring air service and helping revitalize the CNMI economy.
CUC: Scheduled power interruptions set for Sadog Tasi this week for line clearing
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is advising the public of scheduled power service interruptions in Sadog Tasi this week from December 10-12, to allow CUC linemen to perform line clearing near primary lines.
