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.
Apatang hosts Korea University delegation to discuss partnership with NMC, educational tourism
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang hosted a delegation from Korea University on January 15 to discuss a potential partnership with Northern Marianas College, an effort the administration says could expand educational opportunities and support the CNMI’s growing educational tourism sector.
HANMI urges stakeholder input on visa waiver debate, says senators’ data outdated
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands is urging federal policymakers to engage directly with CNMI stakeholders before making any changes to the Commonwealth’s visa waiver framework, pushing back on a Jan. 15, 2026 letter from three U.S. senators calling on federal agencies to revoke the CNMI’s EVS-TAP travel authorization for PRC nationals.
King-Hinds pushes back on senators’ call to revoke EVS-TAP, says CNMI hospital not overwhelmed by tourist births
SAIPAN — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is disputing claims cited by three U.S. senators who urged the Department of Homeland Security to revoke the CNMI’s EVS-TAP travel authorization and make other changes to visa waiver programs used by visitors from China and Hong Kong.
US Senators ask DHS to revoke CNMI visa waiver for Chinese nationals, cite birth tourism and security concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three U.S. senators are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to revoke a Biden-era CNMI travel authorization that allows visa-free entry for Chinese nationals, arguing the policy has fueled birth tourism in Saipan and created what they describe as a national security vulnerability.
HSEM to test all-hazard mobile siren Friday along Marpi–San Juan–Route 36
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be troubleshooting and testing its all-hazard mobile siren this Friday, January 23.
House passes King-Hinds bill to expand SBA microloan access for CNMI small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill by CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds that would expand access to federal microloans for local small businesses cleared the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Team Marianas eyes charter flight to cut travel time for 2027 Tahiti Pacific Games
SAIPAN — Team Marianas could be headed to the 2027 Tahiti Pacific Games on a charter flight, as the Northern Marianas Sports Association moves forward with plans aimed at reducing travel time and helping athletes arrive better rested and ready to compete.
