CUC Schedules Power Outage in Gualo Rai for Thursday
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has announced a scheduled power service interruption for portions of Gualo Rai this Thursday, March 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tinian Hot Pepper Festival Draws Crowds, Celebrates Island Culture for 22nd Year
Tinian — The 22nd Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival brought two nights of food, music, dancing, and competition to the island of Tinian on February 13 and 14, drawing visitors from across the Marianas and beyond for what has become one of the region’s most beloved community celebrations.
Scott Bill Would Strip Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals, Closing Door on CNMI Waiver Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) has formally introduced legislation in the Senate that would bar Chinese nationals from entering the United States without a valid visa, with the bill’s language explicitly including Hong Kong and Macau nationals and targeting visa waiver programs that have directly benefited tourism to the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.
MS Amadea to call at Saipan Tuesday during 146-day world cruise
Saipan — The cruise ship MS Amadea is scheduled to make a port call at the Port of Saipan on Tuesday, March 3, arriving at approximately 8 a.m. and departing at 2 p.m., according to the Marianas Visitors Authority. The vessel is carrying 404 guests and 318 crew members.
King-Hinds says Trump address underscored stakes for CNMI in Washington
Saipan — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said this week that President Donald Trump’s address to Congress served as a reminder that decisions made in Washington can directly shape opportunities and challenges for families and communities in the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Jubilee set for March 22-24 to mark 50th anniversary of the Covenant
Saipan — The CNMI America250 Commission has announced the inaugural Commonwealth Jubilee, a three-day public event scheduled for March 22 through March 24 to mark the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Covenant.
