S.T.R.O.N.G. Right of Entry Forms Due to Mayor’s Office June 1
SAIPAN – Eligible residents must submit Right of Entry forms to the Mayor’s Office by Monday, June 1, to participate in the S.T.R.O.N.G. tent and roof recovery programs following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, according to a public notice from the CNMI and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
EPAP Extended Through July 15 for Uninsured CNMI Residents After Sinlaku
SAIPAN – The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program has been extended for the CNMI through July 15, 2026, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. announced, giving uninsured residents more time to access prescription drugs, vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment in the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
FEMA Processing Center Technical Difficulties Delay Pending Sinlaku Cases
SAIPAN – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Processing Service Center is experiencing technical difficulties that may delay the review of pending cases at the Survivor Recovery Centers on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, as well as on DisasterAssistance.gov, the CNMI Joint Information Center said in a 2 p.m. Thursday update.
Music Buskers Bring Joy to Sinlaku Shelters Across Saipan
SAIPAN – One week after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the Music Buskers loaded up and went to every shelter on Saipan to sing for the people inside, founder Patrick Fieldad said.
U.S. Navy Recruiters on Saipan May 26 to 30
SAIPAN – The U.S. Navy Recruiting team will be on Saipan from Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, May 30, to meet with potential applicants interested in Active Duty, Navy Reserves, and Prior Service opportunities.
NMTECH Sets June 29 Reopening Date, Lays Out Restoration Schedule
SAIPAN – The Northern Marianas Technical Institute will reopen its campus to the public and resume classes on Monday, June 29, NMTECH said in an announcement, laying out a week-by-week restoration schedule that runs from May 26 through campus reopening.
CNMI OIT Responding to Cyber Attack on Government Email Accounts
SAIPAN – The CNMI Office of Information Technology is responding to a recent cyber attack affecting certain government email accounts on the cnmi.gov and dof.gov.mp domains, the CNMI Department of Finance said in a release Thursday.
CNMI DOL Reminds Employers of RIF and Closure Notice Requirements
SAIPAN – The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding all employers that written notice is required for any planned Reduction in Force or business closure, in compliance with ยง 80-20.1-240 of the CNMI Administrative Code, DOL said in a press release Thursday.
CUC Financial Update Warns of $75 Million in Sinlaku Recovery Costs, Calls for Legislative Action
SAIPAN – Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has incurred approximately $18.3 million in disaster-related expenses in the 37 days since Super Typhoon Sinlaku and projects total expenses will reach or exceed $75 million within the 90-day emergency period, according to a financial update presented Thursday by CUC Chief Financial Officer Betty Terlaje.
FEMA Deadline to Apply for Sinlaku Disaster Assistance Is June 22
SAIPAN – FEMA is reminding Super Typhoon Sinlaku survivors that the deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance is Monday, June 22, FEMA spokesperson Veronica Verde said.