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(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.

THE Department of Finance on Monday reported a $1.2 million revenue shortfall for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.

AFTER ruling that the prosecution failed to follow required criminal procedures, the Superior Court on Monday dismissed without prejudice all misconduct-in-public-office charges against Lt. Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola and co-defendants Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Lt. Justin …

A MAN previously convicted in multiple burglary cases is facing new charges after he was arrested for breaking into a parked vehicle on Capital Hill earlier this month.

THE U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal a Saipan immigration judge’s decision to grant a $10,000 bond for the temporary release of former Imperial Pacific International Chairwoman Lijie Cui, who is facing removal proceedings for allegedly overstaying her E‑2C long‑term investor vis…

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang last week vetoed Senate Bill 24-4, which would have required high and middle school students to attend Chamorro and Carolinian language classes for one year.

(NMC) — All card-carrying members of Northern Marianas College’s ProaPerks program can now avail themselves of exclusive discounts and passes at Casa Marianas, Saipan’s first co-working space and digital nomad hotel.

(Office of the CNMI Governor) — Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola officially administered the oaths of office to several newly confirmed members of vital Commonwealth boards and commissions on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. These appointments follow formal confirmation by the Sena…

(PSS) — The Public School System successfully conducted school traffic vulnerability assessments at all public school campuses across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota to enhance student safety and improve traffic conditions in and around school zones.