IT&E Launches ‘The Loop,’ Offering $0.50 Off Per Gallon at Shell and Free Data Roaming for $150-a-Month Customers
SAIPAN — IT&E has launched a new loyalty program called The Loop, offering customers who spend $150 or more per month a package of benefits including 50 cents off per gallon of fuel at Shell stations, free international data roaming and a free service of their choice, CEO David Gibson announced Wednesday on Good Morning Marianas.
Governor Apatang Welcomes Philippine Airlines Back to Saipan at Inaugural Flight Send-Off
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang joined community and government leaders early Monday morning for a send-off ceremony marking the official return of Philippine Airlines service between Saipan and Manila.
CNMI Waste Management Taskforce to Conduct On-Site Training at Landfills on Saipan, Tinian and Rota
SAIPAN — The CNMI Inter-Island Solid Waste Management Taskforce will conduct on-site Waste Assessment Trainings at landfill facilities on all three main islands this spring, with community members and commercial haulers advised to use caution during the scheduled training dates.
CNMI Kicks Off Environmental Awareness Month With Cleanups, Earth Day Walk, Expo and More
SAIPAN — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality’s Division of Environmental Quality has launched Environmental Awareness Month for April, with a full schedule of events planned across Saipan, Tinian and Rota under the theme “Tåno yan Lina’la Inafa’måolek / Falúw Me Malaw Llól Eew Pilúúgh / Land and Life in Harmony.”
Shear Line Brings Strong Gusts to Northern CNMI; Dry Trade Wind Pattern Expected Through Weekend
SAIPAN — A shear line sitting just north of Saipan is producing strong, gusty winds across the northern CNMI, with occasional strong gusts expected over Tinian and Saipan as the shear line fragments and weakens over the next couple of days, the National Weather Service in Guam said Tuesday.
Rep. Ogo Honors Young Cultural Advocate Keannalyn Diaz for Education, Cultural Promotion
SAIPAN — The Office of Representative Julie Marie A. Ogo has presented a Honoria of Recognition to Keannalyn Chanel Angel Diaz in recognition of her work promoting Chamorro and Carolinian culture and her commitment to pursuing higher education.
CUC Electric Bills to Rise in April as Fuel Adjustment Charge Increases
SAIPAN — Higher power rates are on the way as the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announced the Fuel Adjustment Charge on electric bills will increase from $0.22075 per kilowatt-hour to $0.24500 per kilowatt-hour effective April 1, citing rising global oil prices.
Saipan Ring Announcer LJ Castro Signs With UFC and WWE
SAIPAN — Trench Warz Promotions is proud to announce that its lead ring announcer, Luis John “LJ” Castro, has signed a multi-year agreement with TKO Group Holdings to serve as an event announcer across both Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) properties and events. Negotiations between the company and Castro began right after last year’s Ring of Fire event, and finalized reportedly over the weekend prior to last Saturday’s successful Ballroom Blitz jiu jitsu event.
Three Arrested After Officers Catch Suspects Siphoning Fuel From Mayor’s Office Vehicles
SAIPAN — Three people were arrested early Saturday after a patrol officer observed them acting suspiciously near government vehicles parked at the Mayor’s Office, leading to the discovery of siphoned fuel and methamphetamine, the Department of Public Safety said.
CNMI Labor Department Warns 75 Percent of Employers Have Not Filed Required Employment Data
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Labor is warning that roughly three-quarters of employers have not yet submitted required Census of Employment data, and is urging all businesses and organizations to file their first quarter 2025 reports before the April 30 deadline.
