King-Hinds pays tribute to Diego Tenorio Benavente
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is mourning the death of former Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente, calling him “an extraordinary man” whose strength, vision, and heart helped shape the Commonwealth for the better.
Raiders win Mayor’s 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament in Garapan
SAIPAN — Team Raiders claimed the championship at the Saipan Mayor’s 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament in Precinct 3, topping a 15-team field at the Garapan Basketball Court this past Saturday.
Mount Carmel School Theatre Club to stage “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Saipan
Looking for a family-friendly activity? Just because the movie theater closed doesn’t mean the magic is gone — it’s just moving to the stage.
SAIPAN – Mount Carmel School’s Theatre Club is bringing the wizarding world to Saipan with its upcoming production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Secondary School Edition, with performances set for Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, at the Marianas Beach Resort Ballroom.
Apatang halts disposal of out-of-jurisdiction waste in CNMI landfills
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang has ordered an immediate halt to the disposal of any out-of-jurisdiction waste in CNMI landfills, directing regulators to preserve limited capacity for local residents and businesses.
Former CNMI Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente dies at 66
SAIPAN — Former Lt. Gov. Diego Tenorio Benavente, a fisherman-turned-entrepreneur who went on to serve as House speaker, lieutenant governor, and Republican Party chair, died early Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. He was 66.
Division of Revenue and Taxation Workshop
The Division of Revenue and Taxation will host its 2025 Annual W-2CM Workshop on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center. As part of DRT’s ongoing awareness campaign, the informational sessions will explain the filing requirements for Form W-2CM.
Session A will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Session B will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants can register by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
King-Hinds: CNMI Priorities Included in Shutdown-Ending Funding Package
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that several important provisions for the Marianas were included in the bipartisan funding package passed by Congress last week as part of the agreement to end the federal government shutdown. The package consisted of a three-bill minibus that provides full-year funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction, and the operations of Congress. All other federal agencies were funded through a continuing resolution until January 30.
Territorial delegates move to restore de minimis exemption for U.S. territories
WASHINGTON —Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has joined delegates from Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands to introduce H.R. 5960, a bipartisan bill to restore duty-free treatment for low-value shipments from the U.S. territories after the recent suspension of de minimis privileges under Executive Order 14324.
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.”
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