CNMI, Interior officials meet on fiscal reform milestones ahead of Section 902 consultations
SAIPAN — Senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Office of Insular Affairs are in the Commonwealth this week for high-level meetings focused on fiscal reform progress, audit milestones, and budget planning, according to the Office of the Governor.
Celina Deleon Guerrero Chargualaf August 2, 1948 – January 30, 2026
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Celina Deleon Guerrero Chargualaf, who left this world to join her husband Matias “Mac” Chargulaf in heaven on January 30, 2026.
CNMI stays showery through midweek; seas and surf slowly ease, but rip-current risk remains high
SAIPAN — A showery pattern is expected to hang on across the Commonwealth through Wednesday, with brief heavy showers possible tonight along with gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service forecast office in Guam’s weekly regional outlook issued Tuesday morning.
Trump signs funding bill to end partial shutdown, setting up Homeland Security fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
CNMI SBDC Network announces Advisory Council, convenes inaugural annual meeting
SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College has announced its Advisory Council and convened its inaugural Annual Advisory Council Meeting, bringing together leaders from business, government, and education to help guide small-business development efforts across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
Governor Apatang welcomes Philippine Airlines as direct Manila flights return to CNMI March 29
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang welcomed representatives from Philippine Airlines as the carrier prepares to resume direct service between Saipan and Manila, with the inaugural flight scheduled for March 29.
DPS schedules two DUI sobriety checkpoints on Beach Road for Super Bowl Monday
SAIPAN — While Super Bowl showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will bring hundreds of football fans to Saipan’s homes of hydration, the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol will conduct two DUI sobriety checkpoints on February 9 as part of its roadway-safety enforcement effort.
CNMI joins Guam civil-military coordination talks, focusing on infrastructure, land use, workforce opportunities
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang, joined by senior members of his administration, participated in meetings of the Guam Civil-Military Coordination Council in Guam as the CNMI joined Guam leaders and federal partners for discussions focused on shared regional priorities and community interests.
Free transportation added for February 6 Job Fair at Crowne Plaza
SAIPAN, CNMI — The CNMI Department of Labor’s Job Fair set for Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Resort is now adding a major boost for jobseekers: free bus transportation to the venue, plus free COTA passes while supplies last.
Governor Apatang, USDA Rural Development talk energy, infrastructure, agriculture priorities for CNMI
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang is reaffirming the Commonwealth’s working relationship with USDA Rural Development as the administration looks to line up federal programs with local priorities that include energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and broader economic development.
