No statement yet from acting Governor after Macaranas firing as Governor Apatang set to return Friday
Saipan — The Apatang administration and Acting Governor Dennis Mendiola have yet to make any public comment about the sudden termination of Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas on Monday. As of this morning, Macaranas hasn’t been informed of any reason for termination, either.
On Monday morning, Mendiola said a statement would be issued later that afternoon following a proclamation signing, but no statement had been released as of Thursday, leaving the administration’s position and next steps unclear.
President Trump to deliver State of the Union at 11am ChST with economy, affordability and immigration expected in focus
Saipan — President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address tonight in Washington, with the speech set for 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, which is 11 a.m. in the CNMI and Guam. Major U.S. television networks and national news outlets are expected to carry the address live from the U.S. Capitol.
Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao Makes First Visit to Tinian, Meets with CNMI Leaders
Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao visited the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, holding meetings with top local officials on both Saipan and Tinian.
CUC Announces Emergency Water Service Interruption in Kagman
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced an emergency water service interruption for Kagman on today, Tuesday, February 24, with service impacts expected from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews work on a mainline leak repair.
Governor Apatang Heading Home From Washington Meetings as CNMI Pushes Priorities in 902 Consultations
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang is heading back to the CNMI following meetings in Washington, D.C., where the administration’s Section 902 consultations and related federal discussions focused on issues the Commonwealth has identified as top priorities, including budgetary support, tourism and transportation, labor access, and federal activities in the Marianas.
Florida Senator Rick Scott Introduces Bill Targeting CNMI-Guam Visa Waiver Program Access for Chinese Nationals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R -Florida) has introduced a bill targeting visa-free travel access for Chinese nationals to U.S. territories, following a Senate push last month urging the Department of Homeland Security to revoke CNMI travel authorization for Chinese nationals.
CNMI to Launch First-Ever Invasive Species Week With Proclamation Signing in Susupe
SAIPAN — The CNMI’s first-ever Invasive Species Week will officially begin Monday morning with a proclamation signing ceremony in Susupe, according to an invitation sent to media partners by the CNMI Invasive Species Week Planning and Coordination Team.
NMTech Awards Six Students 2026 Grit & Grind Scholarships
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas Technical Institute announced that six students have been selected to receive the 2026 Grit & Grind Scholarship, recognizing perseverance, dedication, and commitment to technical education and workforce readiness.
CUC Schedules Power Interruptions in Gualo Rai and As Perdido on February 25 and 26
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation has scheduled power service interruptions for parts of Gualo Rai and As Perdido on Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day.
ITB NO.: ITB26-BPD-42600064
CNMI Procurement Services has issued an invitation to bid for the purchase of 1,240 new laptops for distribution under a CNMI Broadband Policy and Development project. Bid submissions are due March 2 at 10:30 a.m. ChST.
