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 Election Office Says 2026 General Election Remains on Schedule
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Election Office said Thursday that the 2026 General Election remains on schedule and that all important dates, deadlines and procedures will continue to be followed, despite ongoing recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
COTA Logs 536 Emergency Transports During Sinlaku Activation
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority completed 536 emergency transports during its Super Typhoon Sinlaku activation, the agency reported Tuesday.
HSEM, USACE Ask Residents to Separate Sinlaku Debris by Category for Curbside Pickup
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is asking residents to separate Super Typhoon Sinlaku debris into six categories and place it curbside for pickup by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews.
Apatang Extends Administrative Leave Through May 8 as Saipan Water Restoration at 49%
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang on Monday extended administrative leave for non-essential Executive Branch employees through Friday, May 8, citing continued recovery challenges from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
S.T.R.O.N.G. Tent Program Provides Free Emergency Housing for Sinlaku Survivors With Uninhabitable Homes
SAIPAN — A federal-territorial partnership is providing free emergency tents to CNMI residents whose homes were left uninhabitable by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, according to the CNMI Government’s program guide.
Free Reverse Osmosis Water Station Opens at Paupau Beach
SAIPAN — A free potable water filling station is now operating at Paupau Beach, providing reverse osmosis water to community members daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The limit is 100 gallons per vehicle.
Governor Apatang Extends Administrative Leave for Non-Essential Government Employees Through May 6
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has extended administrative leave for non-essential employees of the Commonwealth Government’s Executive Branch through Wednesday, May 6, 2026, citing continued disruptions to essential services in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Governor Retroactively Grants April 20-21 as Administrative Leave After Unclear Return-to-Work Messaging
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has retroactively authorized administrative leave for Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 for non-essential Executive Branch employees, citing unclear messaging that left some workers without instructions to return to work following the all-clear declaration on April 17.
Department of Finance Keeps Payroll Moving After Sinlaku With Workstations, Limited Hours
SAIPAN — The Department of Finance is reminding all government agencies that timekeeping for Pay Period 9 remains due Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m., and has set up workstations at the SOF Building in Capitol Hill to help agencies without power or computer access meet the deadline.