SAIPAN — The 20th Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Youth Congress has cancelled the 2026 CNMI Youth Congress Summit in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, according to a letter signed by Speaker Sen. Vinnie Juan Sablan and Vice-Speaker Sen. Monique Mendiola.
The letter, dated April 22, cited the significant impact of the typhoon on the islands, communities and schools as the reason for the decision, with organizers saying recovery and rebuilding efforts must take priority.
Youth Congress leaders said they intend to explore opportunities to reschedule the summit, either in the next school year or under the next Youth Congress term.
