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(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week.

FORMER Police Officer Earl Borja used a baton to strike the head of a man with a disability on Dec. 19 in Marpi, according to a complaint and an affidavit of probable cause filed in Superior Court to support an arrest warrant.

CITING his prior criminal convictions and his non-U.S. citizen status, Honolulu Immigration Judge Clarence Wagner ordered tour operator Jijing “Jimmy” Borja removed from the CNMI on Wednesday.

DELEGATE Kimberlyn King-Hinds supports Gov. David M. Apatang’s request for the reinstatement of Annex VI of the U.S.-China Air Transport Agreement to lift restrictions on air service between the CNMI and China.

EMON Lodge No. 179 on Saturday installed new officers in solemn rites at Grandvrio Resort Saipan’s Fiesta Hall.

(HANMI) — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported 41.02% average occupancy rate among 10 member hotels for January 2026, 11% higher than 37.05% in January 2025.

(CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management) — A strong shear line near Saipan will slowly drop southward over the coming days. Moisture will pool along the shear line, allowing for higher rainfall rates.

(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will host its 4th Annual Economic Forum on March 11, 2026, at Kensington Hall, Kensington Hotel Saipan, a proud Chamber member.

FOUR days after firing Office of Grants Management and State Clearinghouse Administrator Epiphanio Cabrera, acting Gov. Dennis James Mendiola terminated Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, the acting governor stated: “A $100,000 salary is not a license for endless travel or misrepresentation of OGM.”