Saipan Mayor’s Office to host Precinct 2 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament this weekend in Chalan Kanoa
SAIPAN — Got game? The Saipan Mayor’s Office will hold a Precinct 2 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament this Saturday, February 21, starting at 9:00 a.m., at the Chalan Kanoa Basketball Court near the Manhoben Center, now the SAAR (Substance Abuse Addiction and Rehabilitation) Center, and the Chalan Kanoa Cemetery.
DPL launches new Managaha boat to support ranger operations, conservation and public safety
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Public Lands has launched a new vessel dedicated to supporting operations on Managaha Island, with the boat set to serve as the primary mode of transportation for DPL’s Managaha Rangers.
Op-Ed: Standing With the Ocean: A Call for the Marianas to Join the Ocean Rights Movement
The ocean is not simply a backdrop to our lives in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It is our highway, our pantry, our classroom, our inheritance and our responsibility. From the reef flats of Saipan and Tinian to the deep waters surrounding the Marianas Trench, our people have lived in relationship with the sea for generations. That relationship now demands renewed clarity and collective action.
Op-Ed: The Marianas and the Deep-Sea Mining Governance Test
A global fight is underway over who gets to make the rules for deep-sea mining. What used to be a distant policy discussion is now turning into real action, with some countries preparing to let companies move forward even though international negotiations are still unfinished.
Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a theme of momentum and bold forward motion
SAIPAN — The first day of the Lunar New Year is here, marking the start of the Year of the Horse in the traditional zodiac calendar and the beginning of a new cycle widely associated with energy, movement, and action.
Super Bowl LX is on this morning in the Marianas: Seahawks vs. Patriots, kickoff 9:30 a.m. — who ya got?
SAIPAN — The NFL’s biggest game lands on Marianas clocks this morning, with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots meeting in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Saipan Mayor Camacho honors late wayfinder Lino Mettao Olopai with memorial plaque
SAIPAN — Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho presented a memorial plaque on Feb. 5 honoring the life and legacy of Lino Mettao Olopai, recognizing him as a key figure in the Micronesian Navigation Revival and a longtime steward of Refaluwasch language and oral history.
Bank Pacific installs new ATM at Saipan branch after vandalism; bank says faster, more secure experience
SAIPAN — Bank Pacific has installed a brand-new ATM at its Saipan branch, replacing the previous machine that the bank says was vandalized several months ago. Assistant Vice President and Saipan Branch Manager Marvin Deleon Guerrero said the new unit includes enhanced security features, faster transaction processing, and a more intuitive screen.
IT&E reports 17-minute outage; CNMI wireless and wireline voice services affected
HARMON, Guam — IT&E said it experienced a service outage at 3:05 p.m. on Feb. 5 that lasted 17 minutes, affecting wireless and wireline voice services for customers in the CNMI.
King-Hinds previews “Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act,” calls for longer-term CW workforce solution
Washington, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said she is preparing to roll out a proposed measure she calls the Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act, framing it as an effort to create a more stable, long-term workforce policy as the current federal CW program heads toward its scheduled expiration in 2029.
