King-Hinds Asks Treasury Why Banks Won’t Recognize CNMI Addresses
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is asking the Treasury Department to clarify federal requirements after CNMI residents reported being unable to open brokerage, credit card and other financial accounts because institutions or their third-party verification systems do not recognize the CNMI, do not accept CNMI addresses, or cannot verify addresses that don’t follow conventional street formats.
King-Hinds Urges USPS to Suspend New Duty Collection Requirements in the Territories
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has submitted formal comments urging the U.S. Postal Service to suspend implementation of new duty collection requirements for mail originating in the U.S. territories until legal and administrative concerns affecting territorial residents are addressed.
NMC Extends Fall 2026 Application Deadline to Sept. 1, Registration to Sept. 14
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College has extended its Fall 2026 application deadline to Tuesday, September 1, giving prospective students more time to complete admissions, and extended registration through Monday, September 14.
Bank of Guam Brings Fraud Prevention Training to Palau
SAIPAN — Bank of Guam welcomed more than 30 employees from businesses and government agencies across Palau to its first Fraud Prevention Workshop there, focused on helping organizations protect their finances, employees and communities.
NMPASI seeks public comment on FY 2027 goals and priorities through September 30
Northern Marianas Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc. is asking the community for comments and suggestions on its proposed Statement of Goals and Priorities for fiscal year 2027, with the comment window open through Tuesday, September 30.
Navy Admiral Commends NMC’s Dandan for Leading Disaster Communications
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College Communications Manager Miguel Dandan has received a Flag Letter of Commendation from U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Joshua Lasky, recognizing his leadership and public information service during the CNMI’s response to two consecutive super typhoons.
COTA Launches Green Line Friday, Connecting Northern Saipan to Garapan
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority launches the Green Line on Friday, August 28, expanding fixed-route public bus service to communities and key destinations across northern Saipan.
PSS Students Post Highest AP Qualifying Rate in Six Years Despite Sinlaku Disruptions
SAIPAN — CNMI Public School System students earned the Advanced Placement program’s highest qualifying rate in six years, with 276 of 501 exams administered this year scoring 3 or higher, approximately 55 percent, the school system announced.
Emergency Prescription Assistance Available Through September 30, CHCC Says
SAIPAN — The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program activated following Super Typhoon Bavi will continue to be available until September 30, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said in a public advisory.
No Threat to the Marianas as Forecasters Track Two Systems Near Wake Island
SAIPAN — Neither Tropical Depression 20W nor Invest 91W poses a threat to the CNMI, Guam, the FSM or the RMI, the National Weather Service in Guam said in a supplemental Regional Weather Outlook issued Thursday morning, as forecasters track both systems near Wake Island, far to the east-northeast of the Marianas.
