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SUPERIOR Court Associate Judge Kenneth L. Govendo has ordered the parties in the Tinian stablecoin lawsuit to submit proposed certified questions by the end of February, tightening the timeline in a case that has been stalled since Attorney General Edward Manibusan moved last year to block the law.

THE Marianas Visitors Authority board of directors on Wednesday unanimously approved funding of up to $500,000 to issue a request for proposals for Philippines market development, positioning the CNMI to capitalize on the return of direct flights from Manila to Saipan.

Authored by Rep. Patrick San Nicolas, House Local Bill 24-39 appropriating $54,000 in poker fee collections for the Tinian Mayor’s Office, municipal council, and the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission is now Tinian Local Law 24-10.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang last week renominated Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission Chairman James Sirok and Commissioner Oscar Patrick Quitugua.

FORMER Rep. Janet U. Maratita on Wednesday vowed to serve as a board member of the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation with integrity and dedication to the people.

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College’s Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services- Family, Community, and Youth Development Program, in partnership with the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and CNMI Homeland Security Emergency Management, successfully delivered a series o…

(CNMI DOL) — The CNMI Department of Labor is issuing a correction to a previously released press statement regarding the Certificate of Good Standing.

(NMTech) — Northern Marianas Technical Institute, located in Lower Base, is recovering after experiencing flooding that temporarily disrupted campus operations and instructional activities.

(MVA) — In its continuing work to improve visitor satisfaction, the Marianas Visitors Authority — in cooperation with Northern Marianas College — is rebooting its Tour Guide Certification Program with classes in March 2026 and a streamlined process for tour guides and tour operators.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled power service interruption on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.