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(CNMI DOL) — The local Department of Labor, in coordination with the Mine Safety and Health Administration or MSHA, hosted a compliance assistance presentation on Jan. 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the American Memorial Park indoor theater to strengthen mine safety awareness and regulat…

(SCC) — The countdown is almost over! The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to remind the community that its most anticipated annual signature event, the 2025 Business Person of the Year & Board of Directors Installation Gala, is just three days away!

(SCC) — With just seven days remaining, the Saipan Chamber of Commerce is preparing to kick off 2026 with its first general membership meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Taga Ballroom, Saipan World Resort, a proud Chamber member.

ASSISTANT Attorney General Olga Kelley said she will file a motion to dismiss the misconduct in public office charges against Lt. Governor Dennis James C. Mendiola and co-defendants Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Lt. Justin Paul Mizutani and CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency M…

WITHOUT the Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program, the CNMI faces the risk of insufficient economic activity to uphold essential services —including those supporting federal security, Gov. David M. Apatang told U.S. officials.

BREEZY conditions, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue Tuesday across Saipan and Tinian as a lingering shear line keeps the region unsettled, while a small craft advisory remains in effect due to hazardous seas and strong northeasterly winds.

(MVA) — The Marianas Visitors Authority reports that visitor arrivals to the CNMI totaled 14,922 in December 2025, a 24% decrease compared to 19,598 visitors in December 2024. 

HEE Jung Hwang, who has been accused of kidnapping and assaulting a tour guide in August 2025, has been deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to Chief Prosecutor Chester Hinds, who asked the Superior Court to dismiss the case without prejudice.

THE Tinian and Aguigan Legislative Delegation last week passed an amended version of 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.

(CNMI DOL) — The local Department of Labor is issuing a firm reminder to all employers across the government, nonprofit, autonomous, and private sectors to submit their final 2025 Census of Employment or COE data for calendar year 2025 no later than Jan. 31, 2026.