JTBC Golf Series, Youth Clinic Spotlight Saipan Winter Golf Appeal

SAIPAN — The Marianas’ push to grow its profile as a winter golf destination is being highlighted through two recent Marianas Visitors Authority projects in Saipan: the new JTBC Golf program “JTBC LaoLao Bay Invitational Season 1 The Memories” and the Marianas Youth Golf Clinic held this month for local junior players.
Day Three Postponed at WBSC U-15 Oceania Championship, Play Resumes Today

Dededo, GUAM — Day Three of the WBSC U-15 Men’s Baseball Oceania Championship 2025 was postponed Sunday due to wet field conditions at the Dededo Sports Complex, with opening-round play set to resume today as teams close out pool competition.
NMI Splits Day Two at WBSC U-15 Oceania Championship

Dededo, GUAM — The Northern Mariana Islands Under-15 national baseball team split its games on Day Two of the WBSC U-15 Men’s Baseball Oceania Championship, earning a statement win over Guam before falling to undefeated Australia at the Dededo Sports Complex.
WBSC U-15 DAY ONE: NMI Bounces Back With 24-5 Win Over Guam After Opening Loss to Australia

Dededo, GUAM — The NMI U-15 team responded to its opening-round loss with a statement win Friday afternoon with a dominating four-inning 24-5 mercy rule victory over Guam at the Dededo Sports Complex.
Happy Thanksgiving, Marianas!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NMI News Service.
Guam and CNMI delegates seek 120-day extension on deep sea mining comment period

Washington, D.C. – Guam Del. James C. Moylan and CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds are calling on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to give island residents more time to respond to a federal notice on potential deep sea mining between Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Send-off ceremony set for NMI U15 National Baseball Team

The NMI U15 National Baseball Team will be honored at a send-off ceremony ahead of their appearance in the WBSC Oceania Qualifiers.
Attao and Villagomez issue statement on passing of Lt. Gov. Diego Benavente

SAIPAN — Blas Jonathan “BJ” Tenorio Attao and Edmund Sablan Villagomez are mourning the passing of former Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente, calling him a devoted public servant, exceptional leader, and beloved family man whose legacy will continue to guide the Commonwealth.
Governor Apatang, Lt. Gov. Mendiola issue statement on passing of Diego T. Benavente

SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola have issued a statement mourning the passing of former Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente, calling his death “a profound loss for the Commonwealth” and for all who were touched by his leadership and humility.
CNMI GOP President Patrick Cepeda issues statement on passing of Diego Tenorio Benavente

SAIPAN — CNMI Republican Party President Patrick Cepeda is mourning the passing of former Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente, calling him “a true leader” who dedicated his life to serving the people of the Commonwealth.