Emergency water service interruption set for parts of As Lito, As Perdido and Koblerville this afternoon
Saipan — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced an emergency water service interruption today, Thursday, February 26, for portions of As Lito, As Perdido and Koblerville as crews work to repair a waterline leak.
Teen robbed of Ryobi fan in Susupe parking lot; DPS seeks public’s help identifying suspects
Saipan — Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a robbery reported Tuesday night at the Marianas Business Plaza parking lot in Susupe, where a 17-year-old reported a suspect grabbed a Ryobi fan during a brief struggle and fled in a red Toyota Corolla.
Video from NMI News Service post helps investigators identify suspects in January burglary; arrests made, stolen speaker recovered
Saipan — Two men were arrested February 25 in connection with a January burglary and theft case after investigators linked them to stolen property shown in a video that we posted on the NMI News Service social media channels and later recovered a speaker the victim identified as stolen.
Op-Ed: When Mobility Becomes a Barrier to Leadership: A Diaspora Debate Emerging from FSM
Across the Freely Associated States and territories of the Pacific, migration is not an exception. It is a defining reality of modern island life. Families move for education, military service, health care, and economic opportunity while remaining deeply connected to their home islands through remittances, cultural ties, and civic participation. In this context, a growing debate in the Federated States of Micronesia is drawing attention beyond its borders and raising important questions about representation, belonging, and the role of diaspora citizens in shaping their nation’s future.
Casa Marianas partners with Saipan Humane Society and Saipan Cares for Animals to support visiting veterinary teams
Saipan — Casa Marianas announced a partnership with the Saipan Humane Society and Saipan Cares for Animals aimed at addressing the CNMI’s ongoing shortage of veterinary services by supporting visiting veterinary teams with sponsored accommodations, workspace, and logistical support.
Guam governor touts strategic and economic leadership role at Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero said Guam is asserting its role as both a strategic and economic leader in the Pacific during The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit in Honolulu, where Pacific Island heads of government, senior U.S. federal officials, and private sector leaders gathered for discussions on commercially viable investments across the Indo-Pacific region.
No statement yet from acting Governor after Macaranas firing as Governor Apatang set to return Friday
Saipan — The Apatang administration and Acting Governor Dennis Mendiola have yet to make any public comment about the sudden termination of Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas on Monday. As of this morning, Macaranas hasn’t been informed of any reason for termination, either.
On Monday morning, Mendiola said a statement would be issued later that afternoon following a proclamation signing, but no statement had been released as of Thursday, leaving the administration’s position and next steps unclear.
President Trump declares “golden age” in State of the Union, touts economy, border policy and military actions
Saipan — President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday night in Washington, Wednesday morning in the Marianas, to declare what he called a national turnaround and a “golden age of America,” delivering a wide-ranging speech focused on the economy, immigration enforcement, tariffs, crime, military power and foreign policy.
GEDA launches “BUY GUAM” campaign to promote local products and Guam Product Seal
Tamuning, Guam — The Guam Economic Development Authority has launched BUY GUAM, a public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging residents, visitors and the international market to support local businesses and Made in Guam products bearing the Guam Product Seal.
