Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao Makes First Visit to Tinian, Meets with CNMI Leaders
Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao visited the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, holding meetings with top local officials on both Saipan and Tinian.
CUC Announces Emergency Water Service Interruption in Kagman
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced an emergency water service interruption for Kagman on today, Tuesday, February 24, with service impacts expected from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews work on a mainline leak repair.
HANMI Reports 41% Hotel Occupancy in January as Industry Warns Tourism Recovery Still Fragile
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported an average hotel occupancy rate of 41.02% among 10 member hotels in January 2026, up from 37.05% in January 2025.
Guam Governor Wraps D.C. Meetings, Urges Federal Officials to Tailor Pacific Policy to Island Realities
SAIPAN — Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said federal policy for U.S. island jurisdictions must better reflect the realities of distance, logistics, and scale as she concluded a Washington, D.C. agenda that included meetings with top federal officials at the 2026 Interagency Group on Insular Areas plenary session.
Joey Mendiola Colisao Tops Men’s Session at 2026 Marianas Weightlifting Open with 325kg Total
SAIPAN —Joey Mendiola Colisao continues to impress on the big stage as he posted the top total of the session at 325 kilograms in the 2026 Marianas Weightlifting Open, hosted by CNMI Weightlifting.
DPL Transfers $12,500 Public Benefits Contribution to CNMI Carolinian Affairs Office From Managaha TOA
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Public Lands announced the handover of a $12,500 contribution to the CNMI Carolinian Affairs Office as part of the “Public Benefits” portion of the Sole Concessionaire terms of agreement for Managaha Island with SAI.
Casa Marianas to Host “How I Became…” Speaker Series Featuring Filmmaker Craig Singer
SAIPAN — Casa Marianas is set to host the next installment of its “How I Became…” speaker series on February 27 featuring award-winning film producer, director, and writer Craig Singer.
William S. Reyes Elementary School Launches Alumni Search Ahead of 80th Anniversary Celebration
SAIPAN — William S. Reyes Elementary School has launched an alumni search as it prepares to celebrate 80 years, calling on former students, teachers, staff, and volunteers from both William S. Reyes Elementary School and Chalan Kanoa Elementary School to take part.
