Local News

Saipan spared worst of Bavi’s impact as CUC moves to restore power

July 7, 2026• Local News

NO power poles were knocked down by Super Typhoon Bavi on Saipan, although a few were left leaning and some power lines were damaged. Because of the limited damage, power and water services are expected to be restored Tuesday night for primary and essential services.
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Bavi leaves Rota battered as island begins long recovery

July 7, 2026• Local News

RESIDENTS of Rota began clearing debris and assessing damage Tuesday after Super Typhoon Bavi battered the island, leaving destruction across residential neighborhoods, businesses, government facilities and public infrastructure.
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Tiny survivor emerges after Bavi as Rota family begins recovery

July 7, 2026• Local News

PEOPLE, animals, and the land itself — the whole island of Rota was emerging from Super Typhoon Bavi together in the storm’s aftermath.
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Guam recovering from Bavi

July 7, 2026• Local News

Guam has emerged from another major storm following the passage of Super Typhoon Bavi late Monday night. The storm left behind some broken traffic lights and various other damage. The powerful typhoon arrived just a couple of months after the Marianas weathered Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April.
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Sports

July 7, 2026• Local Sports

Bottom team bites back as Eleven Tiger Stuns SCS

July 5, 2026• Local Sports

MHS rules Summer Strong, sweeps SSHS for boys volleyball title

July 5, 2026• Local Sports

Tania Tan Tan shatters NMI half-marathon record in Gold Coast run

July 5, 2026• Local Sports

International badminton tournaments mark recovery milestone for NMI

July 2, 2026• Local Sports

Local pickleball event fuels CNMI bid for World Cup appearance in Vietnam

July 2, 2026• Local Sports

MHS, SSHS secure finals spots in boys volleyball tournament

Special Editions

In Honor of His Legacy and Public Service

CNMI SBDC Newsletter Vol. 02 August 2025

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Community Bulletin

Editorials

Happy 4th of July!

July 2, 2026• Editorials

The CNMI government is navigating a severe fiscal squeeze because of a weak economy. We need more tourists and new investors. But we are just one of many island jurisdictions competing for visitors and businesses.
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Diversification talk, investment silence

June 25, 2026• Editorials

This may surprise some people, but the CNMI government has never stopped talking about economic diversification for nearly 50 years.
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What Sen. Castro and MVA said

June 18, 2026• Editorials

In the case of the House bills that triggered the current legislative hullabaloo, did the House conduct public hearings before acting on the measures? Were CUC, CPUC, or other experts consulted or given the opportunity to provide comments? If not, why not?
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Déjà vu at CUC

June 11, 2026• Editorials

We are good at identifying glaring problems and coming up with sensible solutions. But the follow-through leaves much to be desired.
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Letters

Hudibrastic Drastic Doggerel (in a Petrarchan sonnet form)

June 29, 2026• Letters to the Editor

Remedies like beg steal or borrow bring sorrow today and tomorrow use common sense, face fiscal reality every day, not more taki toro.
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In honor of Guelo Fadang, Luta storyteller, linguist and plant expert

June 28, 2026• Letters to the Editor

We met Guelo Fadang and his beloved wife Aning while admiring a sacred Ficus tree beside their home.
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Opinions

The cursed boat of the Pacific

July 5, 2026• Columnists

I AM starting to think the following story is true. I always considered it folklore but now I wonder. Have you heard about the cursed boat...
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Beyond the ballot box: Path to a Better CNMI – Part 4 (Conclusion)

July 5, 2026• Columnists

Reflecting on the issues of the past is an act of civic responsibility. But if we want to break the cycle, we have to move beyond grievance and toward solutions and a better path forward. The real question before us now is how we build a better future.
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Business

Wall Street warms to SpaceX ahead of Nasdaq 100 index inclusion

July 7, 2026• Business News

SpaceX’s ​addition to the Nasdaq 100 index on Tuesday is expected to unleash billions in passive buying, as brokerages kick off coverage of the $2 trillion-plus ‌rocket and satellite company with broadly bullish views.
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Regional/World

Marshall Islands gears for $160M rebuild of 2 hospitals

July 7, 2026• Regional, World

The Marshall Islands government is gearing to spend $160 million for new hospitals at Majuro and Ebeye, the two cities in this western Pacific nation.
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National

Democratic Party leaders urge Platner to end Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations

July 7, 2026• National

Democratic Party leaders on Monday called on Graham Platner to withdraw as their nominee to ​run against Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine, after media reports that a woman accused him of forcibly having sex with her nearly five ‌years ago.
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