Saipan tied to alleged plot to export U.S.-controlled military communications gear to China
SAIPAN — A federal criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Utah alleges a China-linked scheme to illegally export U.S.-controlled defense articles — including military-grade satellite modems — and identifies Saipan as a proposed in-person meeting site discussed in undercover communications, as well as the place where an arrest warrant would be executed.
Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills near its shores.
Guam schedules workshop to help residents comment on BOEM deep-sea mining plan
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio will host a free public workshop Wednesday, Jan. 7, to help Guam residents submit comments on the federal government’s deep-sea mining proposal for waters near the Marianas Trench, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
SPECIAL TO THE NMI NEWS SERVICE: A Year of Healing — For My Patients, and for Me
This year, I learned that healing isn’t just for the patients that walk, crawl, or fly into my clinic. Sometimes, it’s for the person holding the stethoscope.
CMA launches online provider directory to help CNMI Medicaid members find care
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Medicaid Agency has launched an enhanced online CMA Provider Directory aimed at improving access to healthcare services and helping Medicaid beneficiaries connect with enrolled providers across the Commonwealth.
CUC board to meet this Thursday January 8; rate petition, net metering, CHCC receivables on agenda
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting this Thursday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the CUC Conference Room (Room 17, 3rd Floor), Joeten Dandan Building.
