CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition rescheduled to March 5-6
SAIPAN — The 26th Annual CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition has been rescheduled to March 5-6 at the United States Courthouse hosted by the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands in partnership with the NMI Bar Association.
Saipan Chamber urges DHS, Interior to weigh economic impact, says senators’ letter relies on outdated claims
SAIPAN — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to carefully consider the economic and community consequences of any changes to CNMI travel programs, arguing that the letter from three U.S. senators relies on outdated references and “materially misleading” claims.
Governor Apatang tells DHS, Interior: EVS-TAP is “core” to CNMI border security and economic stability
SAIPAN — Governor. David M. Apatang is urging the Trump administration’s top homeland security and interior officials to treat the CNMI as a frontline U.S. border community where economic stability and border security are closely linked, warning that disrupting lawful travel programs could undercut the Commonwealth’s ability to support federal enforcement and oversight.
King-Hinds tells Noem, Burgum: EVS-TAP was built for security and CNMI can’t afford blunt visa waiver changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is urging the Trump administration’s top homeland security and interior officials to treat the Northern Marianas as both a border community and a frontline economic outpost, warning that border-security policy changes that ignore local conditions could weaken the Commonwealth’s stability and, by extension, its ability to support enforcement and resilience.
King-Hinds, Moylan press deep-sea mining executives on NEPA review, sediment plumes, and island consultation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam Delegate James C. Moylan used their time in a House Natural Resources Committee hearing segment to challenge deep-sea mining companies on environmental safeguards, permitting, and what meaningful consultation with island communities would actually look like.
Galvin Deleon Guerrero backs tighter border posture in visa waiver debate, cites birth tourism and security risks
SAIPAN — Congressional candidate Galvin Deleon Guerrero weighed in this week on the growing debate over the CNMI’s visa waiver framework, saying he shares concerns about national security threats and warning the Commonwealth should avoid policies that “make ourselves vulnerable to bad actors.”
MVA’s Taijeron urges safeguards over termination as senators push to end EVS-TAP
SAIPAN — Marianas Visitors Authority Managing Director Jamika Taijeron is urging federal policymakers to preserve the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program while continuing to strengthen safeguards, following a Jan. 15, 2026 letter in which U.S. Sens. Rick Scott, Jim Banks, and Markwayne Mullin asked the Department of Homeland Security to revoke the CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) and require Chinese nationals to obtain standard tourist visas to visit the CNMI. The senators also urged ending Hong Kong’s participation in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, citing birth tourism and security concerns.
CNMI Innovation Incubator sets “Love Local” Valentine’s pop-up market for February 7
SAIPAN — The CNMI Innovation Incubator is asking the community to mark their calendars for “Love Local,” a Valentine’s-themed small business night spotlighting local entrepreneurs on Saturday, February 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Beach Road Plaza parking lot.
Saipan Mayor asks DPW to repaint faded road lines, address lighting concerns on key northbound routes
SAIPAN — Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho is asking the Department of Public Works to address what his office describes as growing public safety concerns tied to faded roadway markings and limited roadway lighting on heavily traveled northbound routes.
CUC schedules power interruption for Talafofo on January 28
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is advising customers in Talafofo that it will conduct a scheduled power service interruption on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
