Holiday Pop-Up Soup Kitchen and Food Drive Distribution set for Saturday
A Holiday Pop-Up Soup Kitchen and Food Drive Distribution will be held this Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joeten/Daidai Social Hall at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. Organizers say all donations are welcome.
SPECIAL TO THE NMI NEWS SERVICE: Pet hoarding is a local problem and it needs a community response
Pet hoarding is a problem that doesn’t just happen in distant places or on sensational TV shows—it’s something our own community has faced, and continues to face, with real consequences for both animals and people. Over the years, we have seen firsthand how situations that start with good intentions can spiral out of control, leaving animals in desperate need and those trying to help overwhelmed, exhausted, and often financially underwater.
BREAKING NEWS: Grandvrio Resort Saipan to temporarily close starting April 2026; withdraws from HANMI
SAIPAN — Grandvrio Resort Saipan has notified the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI-Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands) that it plans to temporarily close starting April 2026, citing “extremely challenging business conditions” tied to a significant decline in tourist arrivals after the reduction and suspension of direct flights to Saipan.
Saipan International School to host Christmas Market Dec. 18
Saipan International School is hosting a Christmas Market on Dec. 18 — free to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Gecko Talent Show begins at 5:30 p.m. Expect unique Christmas gifts, handcrafted items, pre-made decorations, food, and more — with proceeds going to the SIS Art Department. Vendors can contact a.mcroberts@sissaipan.net
Apatang recognizes SuperTECH, Saipan Beacons Lions Club for donating new Marpi site signage
SAIPAN — Gov. David M. Apatang recognized a joint project by SuperTECH Inc. and the Saipan Beacons Lions Club, led by SuperTECH owner Mar Masilungan, for donating newly installed signage at several of Marpi’s most visited tourist and historic sites, including Banzai Cliff, the Public Cemetery, Suicide Cliff, the Grotto, and Bird Island, according to the Office of the Governor. The release said Apatang, Masilungan, and Parks and Recreation Director Mike Cruz marked the installation with a brief unveiling and photo in Marpi. The new signs are intended to improve visitor navigation and accessibility while enhancing the overall appearance of the area, the governor’s office said.
CUC Board Meeting This Thursday
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) Board of Directors will hold its Regular Board Meeting this Thursday, December 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the CUC Conference Room on the 3rd Floor of the Joeten Dandan Building.
CUC: Scheduled power interruptions set for Sadog Tasi this week for line clearing
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is advising the public of scheduled power service interruptions in Sadog Tasi this week from December 10-12, to allow CUC linemen to perform line clearing near primary lines.
Third Time’s A Charm For Guam’s Blayde Blas
SAIPAN — Twenty-three-year-old professional cyclist Blayde Blas of Guam took the tape at the 2025 Hell of the Marianas on Saturday, finishing in 3:26:29, with Tomonobu Kato of Japan just four seconds behind at 3:26:33.
DFEMS PIO Robert Mojica discusses Marpi UXO detonation, promotes Hot Shot pathway through January pack test
SAIPAN — Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services firefighter Robert Mojica said DFEMS recently worked with partner agencies to safely detonate unexploded ordnance (UXO) collected from around Saipan and staged at a designated site in Marpi, while also using the operation to dispose of expired flares.
5th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar & Cultural Expo opens tonight as part of CNMI Christmas Village
SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor announced the opening of the 2025 CNMI Christmas Village at the Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, featuring the 5th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar & Cultural Expo, with events beginning tonight and continuing Dec. 12, 13, and 19.
