CNMI’s Surla Selected as Lead Facilitator for National 4-H Conference
SAIPAN — Rosabelle Surla has been selected to serve as the Lead Collegiate Facilitator for the 2026 National 4-H Conference, marking her second consecutive year on the Facilitator Team.
PSS commissioner expects revised FY 2026 budget to increase PSS appropriations
SAIPAN — CNMI Public School System Commissioner of Education Lawrence F. Camacho, Ed.D., told Public School System stakeholders this week that he expects the Legislature to pass a revised FY 2026 budget increasing appropriations for PSS before the end of 2025, with approval and signature into law by the administration.
King-Hinds Announces Re-election Bid for U.S. House Seat
SAIPAN — Kimberlyn King-Hinds has announced her intention to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives under the CNMI Republican Party, submitting a letter of intent to party President Patrick M. Cepeda on December 12.
Saipan Toys for Tots Campaign Collects 2,628 Gifts for Children in Need
SAIPAN— The Saipan Chamber of Commerce collected 2,628 toys and $1,458.09 in monetary donations through its 2025 Toys for Tots campaign, distributing gifts to children across the island through five partner agencies.
Impossible Metals CEO Oliver Gunasekara Explains Deep Sea Mining Technology in Exclusive Interview
SAIPAN – The CEO of Impossible Metals addressed Northern Marianas community concerns about deep sea mining in an exclusive live interview on NMI News Service Thursday morning, following the regularly scheduled Good Morning Marianas broadcast. Oliver Gunasekara explained how his company’s robotic technology differs from traditional mining methods and outlined a timeline that stretches at least five years before any operations could begin.
Taiwan AmCham feature asks if Marianas can be cross-Pacific manufacturing hub
SAIPAN — A December feature published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan’s Taiwan Business TOPICS has spotlighted the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a potential “strategic hub” for cross-Pacific manufacturing as companies look to diversify supply chains.
Apatang, Guam Gov. Leon Guerrero ask BOEM to visit CNMI and Guam for in-person outreach on deep sea mining
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang and Guam Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero sent a joint letter to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Acting Director Matthew Giacona requesting an in-person BOEM outreach visit to both the CNMI and Guam regarding docket BOEM-2025-0351.
Apatang, Mendiola urge CNMI public comments on BOEM seabed mineral leasing RFI; town hall Dec. 23
SAIPAN — As the community continues to comprehend the challenges, opportunities, and complexities surrounding the recent prospect of deep sea mining approximately 130 miles east of the Marianas and 10,000-feet below the ocean’s surface, Governor David M. Apatang and Lt. Govervnor Dennis C. Mendiola are encouraging the public to participate in the federal comment process for a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management request for information and interest tied to offshore minerals.
M5.8 Quake Felt Across Marianas During “Good Morning Marianas”; No Tsunami Threat
SAIPAN — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southeast of Tinian at 9:06 a.m. Tuesday and was felt across the Marianas, prompting residents in villages across Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam to report where they were when the shaking hit.
NWS: Showers tonight, drier midweek for CNMI; winds and hazardous surf risk rises this weekend
SAIPAN — The National Weather Service office in Guam says a surface trough east of the Marianas is expected to bring scattered light to moderate showers to the CNMI tonight and Wednesday, followed by drier conditions through Friday.
