Happy Thanksgiving, Marianas!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NMI News Service.
PSS Crowns Race, Doculan
The roar of students, teachers, and staff was deafening inside of the Marianas High School cafeteria this morning as two Dolphins took top honors as CNMI Public School System State Counselor of the Year Gabby Race and Teacher of the Year Dr. Marifi Doculan were presented their respective awards.
CNMI SBDC named Neighborhood Champion for American Express’s Small Business Saturday
SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center (CNMI SBDC) Network has been selected as an official Neighborhood Champion for American Express’s Small Business Saturday, which will take place this year on Saturday, November 29.
Op-Ed: Promises, Accountability, and the Question PSS Still Hasn’t Answered
Op-Ed: Promises, Accountability, and the Question PSS Still Hasn’t Answered
Happy Birthday, Jerry Lin!
NMI News Service wishes the happiest of birthdays to our friend, Jerry Lin! Aside from being one heck of a golfer, Jerry is a dependable friend and a talented professional who helped get our operation off the ground. We hope this is your best birthday so far, Jerry.
Marianas maritime mapping work to continue despite BOEM grant cancellation
SAIPAN — Organizers of the Marianas Maritime Heritage Mapping Project say key parts of the effort will move forward despite the recent cancellation of federal grant funding from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
Star Marianas Air moving Saipan operations to new Commuter Terminal on Nov. 23
SAIPANI — Star Marianas Air has announced that its Saipan operations will move to the new Commuter Terminal effective Sunday, November 23, 2025, and is advising passengers that all flights and customer services will be handled from the new facility starting that day.
Settlement Fund warns retirees of possible lapse in health insurance, 25% payments after Dec. 31
SAIPAN — The NMI Settlement Fund is warning retirees that their government-provided health insurance coverage and 25% benefit payments could stop after December 31, 2025, unless new funding is approved.
CNMI declares Commonwealth State Funeral for late Lt. Gov. Diego Benavente
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has declared a Commonwealth State Funeral in honor of the late Honorable Lieutenant Governor Diego Tenorio Benavente, with full honors and ceremonial observances set for Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Governor’s Office announces 2025 Christmas Village: “A Tropical Christmas in the Marianas”
SAIPAN — The Office of the Governor and the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture are inviting the community to “sleigh” this holiday season and celebrate “A Tropical Christmas in the Marianas” at the 2025 Annual Christmas Village.
