Taiwan AmCham feature asks if Marianas can be cross-Pacific manufacturing hub
SAIPAN — A December feature published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan’s Taiwan Business TOPICS has spotlighted the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a potential “strategic hub” for cross-Pacific manufacturing as companies look to diversify supply chains.
Apatang, Guam Gov. Leon Guerrero ask BOEM to visit CNMI and Guam for in-person outreach on deep sea mining
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang and Guam Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero sent a joint letter to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Acting Director Matthew Giacona requesting an in-person BOEM outreach visit to both the CNMI and Guam regarding docket BOEM-2025-0351.
Apatang, Mendiola urge CNMI public comments on BOEM seabed mineral leasing RFI; town hall Dec. 23
SAIPAN — As the community continues to comprehend the challenges, opportunities, and complexities surrounding the recent prospect of deep sea mining approximately 130 miles east of the Marianas and 10,000-feet below the ocean’s surface, Governor David M. Apatang and Lt. Govervnor Dennis C. Mendiola are encouraging the public to participate in the federal comment process for a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management request for information and interest tied to offshore minerals.
Tenorio, Jimenez tour community programs to expand government–church coordination
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Acting Governor Josh Tenorio and Archbishop Ryan Jimenez of the Archdiocese of Agaña conducted a full-day tour of community programs focused on healing, rehabilitation, youth development, and care for vulnerable residents.
Nauru commissions control room for new US$22M solar plant
NAURU — Nauru’s government says its push for cleaner, more reliable energy reached a key milestone with the commissioning of the 11kV control room for a new US$22 million, six-megawatt solar plant.
CHCC, PSS bring teen health services to CNMI high schools
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Public Health Services is continuing its partnership with the CNMI Public School System to provide on-campus health services and information for teens through visits to local high schools, according to CHCC.
