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Variety learned that Shtul’s B-2 tourist visa had expired on May 2. ICE agents arrested him in Garapan near the Monster Pizza establishment, and he has remained in custody since.

DISASTER loan approvals in the Commonwealth have surpassed $2 million as the U.S. Small Business Administration continues processing applications tied to Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, according to SBA Public Affairs Specialist Raenada Mason.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Wednesday visited the Survivor Recovery Center in Susupe to see firsthand the conditions faced by CNMI residents lining up for assistance in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

(EPA) —  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $6.2 million in funding to protect the Northern Mariana Islands from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is part of EPA’s unwavering c…

The Department of Finance has issued updates regarding its office locations and hours.

(CNMI DOL) — The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding all employers that timely communication with the Department and affected employees is required in the event of a Reduction in Force or business closure, as outlined in § 80-20.1-240 of the CNMI Administrative Code. There is no longer a need to …

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Rota’s recreational beaches and storm drainages this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria or enterococci that exceeded …

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — CUC expresses gratitude for the hard work and dedication of both CUC and GPA crews as power restoration efforts continue in the Mt. Tapochau, Capitol Hill, San Roque, Tanapag, Gualo Rai, and Chalan Kiya areas. Both crews are actively working across multiple lo…

The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation reminds the community to take precautions before, during, and after outages to prevent foodborne illness. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible, monitor temperatures, and when in doubt, throw it out. Stay prepared, stay informed, and …

The Office of the Public Auditor would like to inform the public that its new official website is now online at www.opa.cnmi.gov All are encouraged to visit the new website for official information, reports, announcements, and updates from the Office of the Public Auditor.