Bank Pacific installs new ATM at Saipan branch after vandalism; bank says faster, more secure experience
SAIPAN — Bank Pacific has installed a brand-new ATM at its Saipan branch, replacing the previous machine that the bank says was vandalized several months ago. Assistant Vice President and Saipan Branch Manager Marvin Deleon Guerrero said the new unit includes enhanced security features, faster transaction processing, and a more intuitive screen.
IT&E reports 17-minute outage; CNMI wireless and wireline voice services affected
HARMON, Guam — IT&E said it experienced a service outage at 3:05 p.m. on Feb. 5 that lasted 17 minutes, affecting wireless and wireline voice services for customers in the CNMI.
CNMI SBDC wraps 2026 Industry Day series across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota
SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College says it has successfully concluded its 2026 CNMI Industry Day series, a three-island run designed to connect local businesses with federal and defense stakeholders and help open pathways into government and defense-related contracting.
King-Hinds previews “Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act,” calls for longer-term CW workforce solution
Washington, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said she is preparing to roll out a proposed measure she calls the Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act, framing it as an effort to create a more stable, long-term workforce policy as the current federal CW program heads toward its scheduled expiration in 2029.
NMC lands $2.3M Helmsley grant to modernize nursing program, build simulation skills lab
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College announced it has been awarded a $2.3 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to strengthen nursing education, expand workforce training, and grow allied health pathways across the islands.
