“Trash is everyone’s problem”: CNMI solid waste taskforce pushes anti-litter and anti-dumping message, urges residents to report violations

SAIPAN — The CNMI Inter-Island Solid Waste Management Taskforce (ISWMT), under the CNMI Office of the Governor, is pushing a public-awareness message aimed at reducing littering and illegal dumping across the islands, emphasizing that cleanup is not “someone else’s” responsibility.
DPS releases official account in Puerto Rico auto-pedestrian death; driver said he “felt” vehicle strike something

SAIPAN — The Department of Public Safety released an official statement Wednesday evening at 6:51pm, outlining initial investigative details in the Puerto Rico auto-pedestrian crash that left a female pedestrian dead.
Finance Department: Treasury Cashier now accepting Public Lands payments for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota

SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Finance announced it is now accepting payments on behalf of the Department of Public Lands, as part of what it described as a government-wide effort to streamline financial operations, improve accountability, and meet fiscal management requirements.
Attorney General’s Cup speech competition set for May 1 at Guma Hustisia

SAIPAN — Attorney General Edward Manibusan announced the CNMI’s 39th Annual Attorney General’s Cup speech competition will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Guma Hustisia Supreme Court Courtroom.
Portion of Paseo De Marianas to close Thursday morning for ribbon-cutting

SAIPAN — A portion of Paseo De Marianas in Garapan will be temporarily closed Thursday morning, February 12, for a ribbon-cutting event.
67-year-old woman dies after being struck near Shell station in Puerto Rico

SAIPAN — A 67-year-old woman was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near the Shell gas station in Puerto Rico, the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services reported.
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Super Bowl LX is on this morning in the Marianas: Seahawks vs. Patriots, kickoff 9:30 a.m. — who ya got?

SAIPAN — The NFL’s biggest game lands on Marianas clocks this morning, with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots meeting in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Bank Pacific installs new ATM at Saipan branch after vandalism; bank says faster, more secure experience

SAIPAN — Bank Pacific has installed a brand-new ATM at its Saipan branch, replacing the previous machine that the bank says was vandalized several months ago. Assistant Vice President and Saipan Branch Manager Marvin Deleon Guerrero said the new unit includes enhanced security features, faster transaction processing, and a more intuitive screen.
CNMI SBDC wraps 2026 Industry Day series across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota

SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College says it has successfully concluded its 2026 CNMI Industry Day series, a three-island run designed to connect local businesses with federal and defense stakeholders and help open pathways into government and defense-related contracting.