CUC Schedules Water Service Interruption for Parts of Chalan Kiya on January 20

SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has announced a scheduled water service interruption for parts of Chalan Kiya on Tuesday, January 20, as crews carry out a new installation.
Former IPI chairwoman Cui Lijie makes initial appearance in Saipan immigration court; bond continued, removal hearing set January 27

SAIPAN — Former Imperial Pacific International Chairwoman Cui Lijie made her initial appearance in immigration court on Saipan on this morning, appearing by video as Judge Clarence Wagner presided remotely from Honolulu over proceedings to determine whether she should be released on bond. Her removal proceedings are scheduled for January 27 at 10 a.m.
CNMI expands Operation Governor’s Digital Connect to provide laptops, tech help for manåmko’

SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor announced Friday an expansion of Operation Governor’s Digital Connect to include manåmko’ across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Office of Aging and the CNMI Broadband Policy and Development Office.
Moylan joins bipartisan push after SAMHSA grant cuts; funding restored, answers sought

HAGATNA, Guam — Congressman James Moylan said he joined a bipartisan letter with 99 other members of Congress urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to immediately restore funding and explain the termination of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration discretionary grants after what the release described as an abrupt wave of cancellations nationwide.
NMC keeps Spring 2026 classes on As Terlaje campus; add/drop extended through January 30

SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College said Spring 2026 classes will remain on the As Terlaje campus when the term begins Tuesday, Jan. 20, and the college has extended the add/drop period through January 30 to give returning and admitted students more time to register and adjust schedules.
CHCC says SAMHSA rescinded prior termination notice tied to grant funding

SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said Friday it has received notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration rescinding a prior termination communication tied to specific grant funding, an update CHCC says confirms the continuation of the affected programs.
Emma Perez joins UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant as fiscal officer

GUAM – The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) announced Emma Perez has joined the center as its new fiscal officer, bringing decades of finance leadership and nonprofit experience to programs focused on environmental work, research, capacity building, and workforce development.
U.S. Air Force Community Day set January 20 at Saipan International Airport; C-17 and C-130 on display

SAIPAN — Are you ready to pet a jet? The U.S. Air Force will host a Community Day at the Francisco C. Ada Saipan International Airport this Tuesday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.