Legislature Overrides Veto, Enacting Youth Congress-Backed Language Education Law
SAIPAN — The CNMI Legislature has unanimously overridden Governor David M. Apatang’s veto of Senate Bill 24-04, enacting it into law as Public Law 24-29 and advancing a measure that strengthens Chamorro and Carolinian language education in the Commonwealth’s public schools.
Vinnie Sablan seeks GOP nod for governor; party filing period runs through Dec. 12
Gubernatorial hopeful Vinny Sablan told Good Morning Marianas he has submitted a letter of intent and is seeking the CNMI Republican Party’s endorsement for governor, with the party’s filing period open until Dec. 12. Sablan said the party will determine next steps after that date, including whether a primary is needed.
BJ Attao salutes Sablan’s bid, says ticket stays focused on “listening to the community”
SAIPAN — Gubernatorial candidate Blas Jonathan “BJ” Tenorio Attao on Wednesday congratulated Vinnie Sablan on announcing a bid for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 general election, calling public service “a serious and honorable undertaking.”
Vinnie Sablan says he’ll seek CNMI GOP nomination for governor in 2026
Letter to party chair Patrick Cepeda signals Republican field taking shape ahead of the 2026 general election.
SAIPAN — Former Senator Vinnie Vinson Flores Sablan said Monday he intends to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in the 2026 general election, formally notifying CNMI GOP President Patrick M. Cepeda in a letter dated Nov. 10. In the letter, Sablan frames his run around “stability, accountability and prosperity,” and pledges to prioritize jobs, schools, health care and fiscal transparency.
