Apatang meets with Federation of State Medical Boards on licensure, telehealth and patient safety
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang met with representatives of the Federation of State Medical Boards to discuss closer collaboration on healthcare regulation, physician licensure, and patient safety initiatives affecting the CNMI and other U.S. jurisdictions, the Office of the Governor announced Tuesday.
PHI Pharmacy becomes latest NMC ProaPerks partner with 15% OTC discount
SAIPAN — PHI Pharmacy has become the latest partner in Northern Marianas College’s ProaPerks program, offering card-carrying members a 15% discount on over-the-counter items at any PHI Pharmacy location in the CNMI, the college announced.
CUC smoke and dye testing set for San Antonio on January 8; road closures expected
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation will conduct smoke and dye testing in San Antonio (Beach Road area) on Thursday, January 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as crews work to identify leaks, breaks, and other connections in CUC’s sewer system. Some roadways will be closed during the testing period so wastewater operators can access manholes. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, or take alternative routes.
Saipan Mayor restores Garapan Basketball Court backboard after vandalism
SAIPAN — Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho said his office has restored the Garapan Basketball Court’s backboard after vandalism struck again, as the mayor’s office continues islandwide youth sports initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and steering youth away from drugs and crime.
Saipan Chamber sets Jan. 31 gala for 2025 Business Person of the Year, board installation
SAIPAN — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will host its 2025 Business Person of the Year (BPOY) & Board of Directors Installation Gala on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kensington Hotel Saipan.
Tinian town hall set on BOEM seabed mineral RFI as CNMI comment period continues
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola are urging CNMI residents to take part in the federal public comment process tied to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Request for Information and Interest on potential seabed mineral leasing offshore the commonwealth.
Saipan tied to alleged plot to export U.S.-controlled military communications gear to China
SAIPAN — A federal criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Utah alleges a China-linked scheme to illegally export U.S.-controlled defense articles — including military-grade satellite modems — and identifies Saipan as a proposed in-person meeting site discussed in undercover communications, as well as the place where an arrest warrant would be executed.
Guam schedules workshop to help residents comment on BOEM deep-sea mining plan
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio will host a free public workshop Wednesday, Jan. 7, to help Guam residents submit comments on the federal government’s deep-sea mining proposal for waters near the Marianas Trench, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
CUC board to meet this Thursday January 8; rate petition, net metering, CHCC receivables on agenda
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting this Thursday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the CUC Conference Room (Room 17, 3rd Floor), Joeten Dandan Building.
King-Hinds calls 2026 ‘Mount 2026’ as CNMI faces critical challenges
SAIPAN — U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds framed 2026 as a critical year for the commonwealth Fridayday as it faces mounting economic pressures and federal scrutiny.
