Star Marianas Air moving Saipan operations to new Commuter Terminal on Nov. 23
SAIPANI — Star Marianas Air has announced that its Saipan operations will move to the new Commuter Terminal effective Sunday, November 23, 2025, and is advising passengers that all flights and customer services will be handled from the new facility starting that day.
CNMI declares Commonwealth State Funeral for late Lt. Gov. Diego Benavente
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has declared a Commonwealth State Funeral in honor of the late Honorable Lieutenant Governor Diego Tenorio Benavente, with full honors and ceremonial observances set for Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Governor’s Office announces 2025 Christmas Village: “A Tropical Christmas in the Marianas”
SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor and the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture are inviting the community to “sleigh” this holiday season and celebrate “A Tropical Christmas in the Marianas” at the 2025 Annual Christmas Village.
Free Softball Clinic Saturday Morning
SAIPAN — Milkshakes might bring all the boys to the yard but this weekend the Saipan Little League is launching a fastpitch girls softball program and is calling on parents, girls ages 8–12, and interested coaches and volunteers to sign up for the inaugural season.
Guam’s Governor, Lt. Governor issue statement on passing of Diego Benavente
Hagåtña, Guam — Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio are extending condolences to the people of the CNMI and the family of former CNMI Lieutenant Governor Diego Benavente, calling him a respected regional leader, longtime friend, and example of a life rooted in loyalty and kindness.
CUC announces emergency water service interruption for Dandan, Naftan, and Obyan today
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is advising residents in Dandan, Naftan, and Obyan of an emergency water service interruption today, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
CNMI Issues Red-Flag Water Quality Advisory for Saipan West Beaches
SAIPAN — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and the Division of Environmental Quality have issued a red-flag water quality advisory for multiple locations along Saipan’s west beaches as of November 18, 2025.
CNMI Treasury Division Relocates to Building 1253 in Capitol Hill
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Finance’s Treasury Division has officially relocated its operations to Building 1253 in Capitol Hill, according to a notice issued Tuesday.
Cannabis Commission Goes ‘Up in Smoke’ as Apatang Shifts Regulation to Commerce
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Cannabis Commission is being stripped of its powers and effectively shut down under a new executive order from Gov. David M. Apatang, which transfers all cannabis regulatory authority to the Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Control Division (ABTCD) of the Department of Commerce.
Federal government seeks input on potential seabed mineral leasing offshore CNMI
SAIPAN — The federal government is asking the Marianas to weigh in on whether deep-sea mining should move forward in waters offshore the Commonwealth, opening a 30-day window for public comments and industry interest on a large swath of the Northern Mariana Islands’ Outer Continental Shelf.
