King-Hinds: Two CNMI provisions included in NDAA conference agreement
WASHINGTON — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that the conference committee draft of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes two major CNMI provisions, placing them in the negotiated text that will move to the House and Senate for final approval.
STAR Marianas Air says DoD formally renews CARB certification after Oct. 28–30 evaluation
TINIAN — STAR Marianas Air, Inc. announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has formally renewed the company’s Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) certification, authorizing STAR’s continued participation in the DoD Air Transportation Program, according to a press release issued Dec. 5, 2025.
Third Time’s A Charm For Guam’s Blayde Blas
SAIPAN — Twenty-three-year-old professional cyclist Blayde Blas of Guam took the tape at the 2025 Hell of the Marianas on Saturday, finishing in 3:26:29, with Tomonobu Kato of Japan just four seconds behind at 3:26:33.
Apatang swears in new board and commission appointees
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang administered the oath of office to five newly appointed members of key CNMI boards and commissions on Dec. 1, 2025, according to the Office of the Governor.
NWS Guam: Dry stretch for CNMI, showers possible late Thu/Fri; high surf/rip risk continues
SAIPAN — The National Weather Service in Guam says the CNMI can expect a fairly dry pattern with moderate to fresh trade winds (15 to 20 mph) and only a few showers, according to its Weekly Regional Weather Outlook issued Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
2025 CNMI Childcare Summit draws 150+ participants for “Quality in Action”
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Childcare & Development Fund (CCDF), in partnership with the Northern Marianas College Center for Training & Innovation (NMC-CTI), hosted the 2025 CNMI Childcare Summit, bringing together more than 150 participants including parents, childcare providers, educators, and early childhood advocates to the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.
MVA: Marianas logs 10,793 visitor arrivals in October 2025
SAIPAN — The steady decrease of inbound passengers continues for the CNMI as the Marianas Visitors Authority reported 10,793 visitor arrivals in October 2025 compared to 15,226 arrivals in October 2024.
CUC: Fuel Adjustment Charge unchanged for December 2025
SAIPAN — While the price of just about everything else in the Marianas is on the rise, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced that its Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) will remain at $0.19706 per kWh for December 2025, holding steady despite higher fuel costs.
CBMA: Helicopter training on Tinian North Field; C-130 low-altitude flights offshore December 4–5
SAIPAN — The CNMI Bureau of Military Affairs issued a public notice advising residents of scheduled U.S. military training activity in the Commonwealth this week.
Apatang: CNMI receives official NTIA BEAD award, clearing way for broadband buildout
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang announced the CNMI has received and executed its official Notice of Award from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, according to a release from the Office of the Governor.
