PSS Honors Retiring Education Leaders Jackie Quitugua, Dr. Rizalina Liwag
SAIPAN — The Public School System is paying tribute to two long-serving educators, Jackie A. Quitugua and Dr. Rizalina G. Liwag, who have stepped down after decades in the CNMI school system.
Minor Earthquake Felt in Saipan; No Hazards Issued for the CNMI
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said community members reported feeling a small local earthquake with a couple of jolts around 3:30 p.m. Friday, and the U.S. Geological Survey recorded about four seconds of seismic activity. HSEM said no hazards or tsunami threats have been issued for the CNMI, and the CNMI State Warning Point will continue monitoring and provide updates as available.
Scheduled outage set for Sadog Tasi, parts of Capitol Hill on January 6
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation will cut power to Sadog Tasi and portions of Capitol Hill for four hours Tuesday to replace a primary power pole.
One-Stop Business Permitting Center Opens on Capitol Hill
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth’s One-Stop Business Permitting Center opened Sunday on Capitol Hill, consolidating business licensing services from multiple government agencies under one roof.
DPS to Conduct New Year’s Eve Sobriety Checkpoint in Garapan
SAIPAN – The Department of Public Safety will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on New Year’s Eve as part of heightened enforcement efforts to keep roads safe during the holiday.
Registration Opens for NMC Foundation Golf Open
SAIPAN — Registration is now open for the 2026 Northern Marianas College Foundation Golf Open, a two-day tournament scheduled for March 21-22 as the college prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
NMTech Opens Spring 2026 Registration, Celebrates 111 Graduates
SAIPAN – NMTech, the CNMI’s only technical trade school, is now accepting registration for its Spring 2026 semester, which begins January 20, following a graduation ceremony Thursday night that saw 111 students receive certificates across multiple programs.
DPS Announces DUI Checkpoints, Patrols for Christmas Eve
SAIPAN – The CNMI Department of Public Safety will conduct two sobriety checkpoints on Christmas Eve as part of efforts to ensure road safety during the holiday season.
PSS commissioner expects revised FY 2026 budget to increase PSS appropriations
SAIPAN — CNMI Public School System Commissioner of Education Lawrence F. Camacho, Ed.D., told Public School System stakeholders this week that he expects the Legislature to pass a revised FY 2026 budget increasing appropriations for PSS before the end of 2025, with approval and signature into law by the administration.
King-Hinds Announces Re-election Bid for U.S. House Seat
SAIPAN — Kimberlyn King-Hinds has announced her intention to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives under the CNMI Republican Party, submitting a letter of intent to party President Patrick M. Cepeda on December 12.
