IT&E CEO: NTIA broadband approval a ‘major milestone’ for CNMI

SAIPAN — IT&E Chief Executive Officer David Gibson is calling the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s approval of the Commonwealth’s broadband plan a major step forward for the CNMI’s digital future.
BJ Attao salutes Sablan’s bid, says ticket stays focused on “listening to the community”

SAIPAN — Gubernatorial candidate Blas Jonathan “BJ” Tenorio Attao on Wednesday congratulated Vinnie Sablan on announcing a bid for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 general election, calling public service “a serious and honorable undertaking.”
MISSING: Gabriel Canisio

SAIPAN — The Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help to find Gabriel Canisio, 50, who was reported missing on Nov. 11.
CNMI NAP update: King-Hinds says D.C. to unlock contingency funds; local processing expected soon

SAIPAN — A federal court ruling has directed the administration to tap contingency funds for this month’s food assistance. About 30 minutes before Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds filmed her update this morning, the White House announced it would move to release at least half of monthly SNAP benefits while it works through legal authority.
Benavente urges regional unity, self-reliance at APIL meeting on Saipan

SAIPAN – Former CNMI Lt. Governor Diego Tenorio Benavente called for tighter regional cooperation, both politically and financially, in his remarks to the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) Board of Directors this morning at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan.