Saipan Toys for Tots Campaign Collects 2,628 Gifts for Children in Need
SAIPAN— The Saipan Chamber of Commerce collected 2,628 toys and $1,458.09 in monetary donations through its 2025 Toys for Tots campaign, distributing gifts to children across the island through five partner agencies.
Impossible Metals CEO Oliver Gunasekara Explains Deep Sea Mining Technology in Exclusive Interview
SAIPAN – The CEO of Impossible Metals addressed Northern Marianas community concerns about deep sea mining in an exclusive live interview on NMI News Service Thursday morning, following the regularly scheduled Good Morning Marianas broadcast. Oliver Gunasekara explained how his company’s robotic technology differs from traditional mining methods and outlined a timeline that stretches at least five years before any operations could begin.
Taiwan AmCham feature asks if Marianas can be cross-Pacific manufacturing hub
SAIPAN — A December feature published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan’s Taiwan Business TOPICS has spotlighted the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a potential “strategic hub” for cross-Pacific manufacturing as companies look to diversify supply chains.
Apatang, Mendiola urge CNMI public comments on BOEM seabed mineral leasing RFI; town hall Dec. 23
SAIPAN — As the community continues to comprehend the challenges, opportunities, and complexities surrounding the recent prospect of deep sea mining approximately 130 miles east of the Marianas and 10,000-feet below the ocean’s surface, Governor David M. Apatang and Lt. Govervnor Dennis C. Mendiola are encouraging the public to participate in the federal comment process for a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management request for information and interest tied to offshore minerals.
CHCC, PSS bring teen health services to CNMI high schools
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Public Health Services is continuing its partnership with the CNMI Public School System to provide on-campus health services and information for teens through visits to local high schools, according to CHCC.
M5.8 Quake Felt Across Marianas During “Good Morning Marianas”; No Tsunami Threat
SAIPAN — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southeast of Tinian at 9:06 a.m. Tuesday and was felt across the Marianas, prompting residents in villages across Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam to report where they were when the shaking hit.
NWS: Showers tonight, drier midweek for CNMI; winds and hazardous surf risk rises this weekend
SAIPAN — The National Weather Service office in Guam says a surface trough east of the Marianas is expected to bring scattered light to moderate showers to the CNMI tonight and Wednesday, followed by drier conditions through Friday.
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.
Izumi: Grandvrio to operate through March, then close temporarily in April for renovations
SAIPAN — Grandvrio Resort Saipan plans to continue operating through the end of March 2026 ahead of its temporary closure starting in April, and says the shutdown will be used to carry out facility renovations focused on water, drainage, and electrical systems.
From a taped court to 400+ players: Krums share CNMI pickleball growth on Good Morning Marianas
SAIPAN — What started as a taped-off court in the parking lot of Paradise Dental Spa during the height of COVID-19 has grown into one of the CNMI’s fastest-expanding recreational communities, with organizers now estimating more than 400 local players and regular tournaments drawing well over 100 participants.
