Op-Ed: When the River Runs Dry: Why Administrative Geography Still Dictates Destiny in the Pacific
David R. Bernard’s recent outline of fund flow dysfunction in Chuuk State’s Northwest Region deserves our attention, not merely as a Micronesian internal matter, but as a case study in how colonial administrative legacies continue to shape resource distribution across the Blue Pacific Continent.
Moylan Leads 17-Member Coalition Urging VA to Establish Regional Office on Guam
More than 20,000 Guam veterans currently served by a regional office nearly 4,000 miles away in Hawaii; CNMI veterans also affected
Mount Carmel School Seeks Elementary Teacher for Saipan Campus
34 House Republicans Urge Trump Cabinet to End CNMI Visa Waiver Programs, Citing Birth Tourism and Chinese Influence
Congresswoman King-Hinds disputes letter’s claim that EVS-TAP is a Biden administration program
Op-Ed: Would Any Bank Operate This Way? A Call for Oversight of the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation
In the world of housing development and small business lending, one principle is universally understood: projects must be built on real numbers and reliable terms. Developers, lenders, and investors rely on sound business plans, pro forma financial statements, and clearly defined loan terms to determine whether a project is viable. Without those things, no responsible lender would move forward.
Op-Ed: Ending Birthright Citizenship in the CNMI Is Not a Realistic Solution
Recent comments from Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds suggesting that she is considering legislation to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to parents who entered on tourist visas deserve careful scrutiny. While concerns about birth tourism are understandable, the proposal raises serious legal and constitutional questions that cannot simply be resolved through a single piece of legislation.
782 Runners from Nearly 20 Countries Compete in 2026 Skechers Saipan Marathon
Japanese husband-and-wife pair repeat as full marathon champions; South Korea sweeps 10K women’s podium
Saipan Fuel Prices Jump Again, Diesel Now Above $8 at Mobil
Diesel has risen more than $2.30 per gallon in less than two weeks as crude oil trades near $94
Lieutenant Governor: No Fuel Shortage Expected, Public Should Not Panic
Mendiola says he spoke directly with IP&E management, who confirmed fuel supply is stable
King-Hinds Says She Is Considering Legislation to End Birthright Citizenship for Tourists’ Children Born in CNMI
Congresswoman also confirms meeting with Senate letter author, calls EVS-TAP a Trump administration program and says CNMI will not regain immigration control in her lifetime
