OPD holds pre-bid meetings, site walkthrough for Oleai Sports Complex construction package
SAIPAN — The Office of Planning and Development project team for the Oleai Sports Complex conducted pre-proposal and pre-bid meetings, along with a project site walkthrough, as the Commonwealth moves forward with an Invitation to Bid for major construction work at the Oleai facility.
Governor, Lieutenant Governor issue statement on passing of Lino Mettao Olopai
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis James C. Mendiola issued a statement mourning the passing of Lino Mettao Olopai, describing him as a revered cultural leader, historian, and advocate for preserving Carolinian heritage and identity.
Op-Ed: In the Presence of Giants: Remembering Tata Lino Olopai
I am writing this in a quiet moment, with tears still finding their way down my face, trying to put into words a loss that feels far larger than language.
Lino Mettao Olopai January 14,1940 – January 29,2026
Rest in Peace, Mr. Olopai. Thank you for being our friend.
Tan Siu Lin Foundation donates $10,000 as first platinum sponsor for NMC Foundation’s 2026 Golf Open
Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Northern Marianas College Foundation, signing on as the first platinum sponsor for the NMC Foundation’s 2026 Golf Open, scheduled for March 21–22.
Record 33 sign up for “Latte Built’s Michelob Ultra 2025 Wellness & Transformation 12 week challenge,” proceeds to support NMCADSV partnership
SAIPAN — Latte Built 24-Hour Fitness says its annual 12-week program officially titled “Latte Built’s Michelob Ultra 2025 Wellness & Transformation 12 week challenge” drew its largest turnout to date, with 33 participants this year.
King-Hinds to Vets: “We’re fighting to justify a CBOC”
SAIPAN — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is urging veterans in the Commonwealth to register with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, saying official registration numbers are a key factor in the CNMI’s push for expanded local medical services.
Saipan Humane Society to host free animal handling and capture training February 3 at Casa Marianas
SAIPAN — The Saipan Humane Society is inviting the public to a free training focused on animal handling and capture on Tuesday, February 3 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Casa Marianas (Gold Beach Hotel).
Public invited to weigh in on updated DEQ scoring rules for EPA water, wastewater funding list
SAIPAN — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality’s Division of Environmental Quality is taking public comments on updated scoring criteria that will help determine which drinking water and wastewater projects rise to the top for potential federal funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund programs.
34 residents earn disaster preparedness certifications through NMC-CREES partnership trainings
SAIPAN — Thirty-four CNMI residents have completed disaster preparedness and response trainings led by Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services, working in partnership with the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Homeland Security Emergency Management.
