PSS Honors Retiring Education Leaders Jackie Quitugua, Dr. Rizalina Liwag
SAIPAN — The Public School System is paying tribute to two long-serving educators, Jackie A. Quitugua and Dr. Rizalina G. Liwag, who have stepped down after decades in the CNMI school system.
Minor Earthquake Felt in Saipan; No Hazards Issued for the CNMI
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said community members reported feeling a small local earthquake with a couple of jolts around 3:30 p.m. Friday, and the U.S. Geological Survey recorded about four seconds of seismic activity. HSEM said no hazards or tsunami threats have been issued for the CNMI, and the CNMI State Warning Point will continue monitoring and provide updates as available.
Scheduled outage set for Sadog Tasi, parts of Capitol Hill on January 6
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation will cut power to Sadog Tasi and portions of Capitol Hill for four hours Tuesday to replace a primary power pole.
Op-Ed: Enough Is Enough: Protecting the Rights of People With Disabilities in the CNMI
Recently, a local news article described the alleged mistreatment of a person with a disability by individuals in positions of authority. While the situation is still under investigation, the reaction across our community has been one of anger, heartbreak, and disbelief. And honestly, it should be. At Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems, Inc. (NMPASI), this is not just another headline. We work every day with individuals who have been ignored, silenced, disrespected, or pushed aside because of their disability. We sit with families who are exhausted from fighting systems that were never built with them in mind. We hear the fear in their voices when they ask, “What happens if no one believes us?”
DPS to Conduct New Year’s Eve Sobriety Checkpoint in Garapan
SAIPAN – The Department of Public Safety will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on New Year’s Eve as part of heightened enforcement efforts to keep roads safe during the holiday.
Guam Governor Leon Guerrero: Deep Sea Mining Revenue Sharing “An Insult” to Pacific Islanders
Hagåtña, Guam — Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero is calling for revenue sharing equality with mainland coastal states as federal plans advance for deep sea mining in Marianas waters, warning that a voluntary one percent profit commitment from mining companies is “an insult” to Pacific territories.
OP-ED: When 60 Days Is “Enough,” You’ve Already Decided We Don’t Matter
The recent Grist article, “What changed for deep-sea mining in 2025? Everything,” makes one thing unmistakably clear: deep-sea mining is not advancing because the science is settled or because communities consent — it is advancing because power has decided it will.
Registration Opens for NMC Foundation Golf Open
SAIPAN — Registration is now open for the 2026 Northern Marianas College Foundation Golf Open, a two-day tournament scheduled for March 21-22 as the college prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
NMTech Opens Spring 2026 Registration, Celebrates 111 Graduates
SAIPAN – NMTech, the CNMI’s only technical trade school, is now accepting registration for its Spring 2026 semester, which begins January 20, following a graduation ceremony Thursday night that saw 111 students receive certificates across multiple programs.
DPS Announces DUI Checkpoints, Patrols for Christmas Eve
SAIPAN – The CNMI Department of Public Safety will conduct two sobriety checkpoints on Christmas Eve as part of efforts to ensure road safety during the holiday season.
