PSS Receives Budget Increase, Will Continue Modified Austerity Measures in 2026
The CNMI Public School System will transition to a reduced austerity schedule beginning in January following a budget increase signed into law by Governor David M. Apatang, according to a memorandum released by Commissioner of Education Lawrence F. Camacho.
Governor Leon Guerrero Delivers New Year’s Message: Reflects on Progress, Looks Ahead to 2026
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio released a New Year’s message to the people of Guam, reflecting on the island’s resilience while outlining priorities for the coming year.
Governor, Lt. Governor Host Rota Town Hall on Federal Seabed Mineral Leasing
Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola are expanding community outreach efforts on a federal proposal that could impact the Commonwealth’s offshore resources.
Op-Ed: Enough Is Enough: Protecting the Rights of People With Disabilities in the CNMI
Recently, a local news article described the alleged mistreatment of a person with a disability by individuals in positions of authority. While the situation is still under investigation, the reaction across our community has been one of anger, heartbreak, and disbelief. And honestly, it should be. At Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems, Inc. (NMPASI), this is not just another headline. We work every day with individuals who have been ignored, silenced, disrespected, or pushed aside because of their disability. We sit with families who are exhausted from fighting systems that were never built with them in mind. We hear the fear in their voices when they ask, “What happens if no one believes us?”
