Tinian Graduates Make History at Northern Marianas College’s 45th Commencement With First Bachelor’s Degrees in a Decade
TINIAN – Three Tinian students earned the island’s first bachelor’s degrees in more than a decade without ever leaving home, and a fourth became the first Northern Marianas College student from Tinian to receive a Distinguished Award, at the college’s 45th Commencement Exercise, the college said.
Lando Norris wins F1’s Dutch Grand Prix after a daring pass on Kimi Antonelli
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Lando Norris had a clear message for his Formula 1 rivals after a spectacular race-winning pass on standings leader Kimi Antonelli. Write off his title defense at your peril.
Department of Finance Tells Retirees August 31 Is the Last 25 Percent Pension Payment It Can Fund
SAIPAN – The Department of Finance has notified Northern Mariana Islands Settlement Fund retirees and beneficiaries that it has enough money to make the scheduled 25 percent pension payment on August 31 and nothing after that, reopening the funding fight that consumed the Legislature in July.
Rota Still at 35 Percent Power Seven Weeks After Bavi as Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Cites Materials and Money Constraints
SAIPAN – Nearly two thirds of Rota’s customers remain without power seven weeks after Super Typhoon Bavi, and the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says limited materials and financial constraints that have cut available crew hours are slowing restoration across all three islands.
Apatang Orders Emergency Brown Treesnake Rules for Cargo Arriving From Guam After Two Snakes Seen on Rota
SAIPAN – Governor David M. Apatang has ordered emergency biosecurity rules requiring that vessels and cargo bound for the Commonwealth be inspected for brown treesnakes before they leave Guam, and directed Customs to refuse entry to or hold any shipment that arrives without proof of that inspection.
NMI U20 Men’s National Team Departs for Japan Training Camp Ahead of AFC Qualifiers in Mongolia
SAIPAN – The Northern Mariana Islands U20 men’s national team left Saipan Monday morning for a training camp in Japan before heading to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association said.
CPA Board Meets Thursday With FY2027 Budget and Rate Reduction Program on the Agenda
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Ports Authority Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. in the CPA Meeting Room on the first floor of the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, with a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and a rate reduction resolution among the items up for consideration.
Aldan Demands CUC’s Full Rate Models and Financial Records, Warns Subpoenas Could Follow
SAIPAN – Representative Vincent R. Aldan has served the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation and the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission with a 15-page records demand covering every financial assumption behind CUC’s proposed rate recovery plans, the typhoon restoration surcharge and the Tinian generation arrangement, and warned that his committee is prepared to issue subpoenas if the response falls short.
Showers build this afternoon as Saudel’s swells finally ease
SAIPAN — Scattered showers this morning turn numerous across Saipan, Tinian and Rota this afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms and southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 near heavier showers, the National Weather Service said in its 6 a.m. Monday zone forecast.
