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The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands introduces a digital EBT card, replacing paper coupons, to enhance efficiency and security in food assistance, marking a significant step in modernizing public services.

Refaluwasch leader Melvin LO Faisao has expressed significant concerns about plans to import waste into CNMI, urging lawmakers to consider the environmental and economic impacts before proceeding.

Governor David M. Apatang has postponed the implementation of reduced working hours for executive branch employees, shifting the start date to November 18 for civil service and November 30 for excepted service employees.

(SCC) — Don’t miss your chance to join the Saipan Chamber of Commerce for its November General Membership Meeting, happening this Wednesday, November 5, at Hibiscus Hall, Crowne Plaza Resort. With only one day left to register, now’s the time to secure your seat for an exciting and informative even…

THE Marianas Visitors Authority has officially announced the launch of “SWIM in the Marianas,” a cultural and recreational exchange with the swimming community in China.

RIYA Nathrani, Peter Perez, Thomas Manglona II, James Feger, and Marianas High School’s POLKSAI Guma Chamorro Club have been named recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Humanities Award for their outstanding contributions to the humanitie

JUST under a week after gasoline prices were rolled back by 10 cents on Oct. 22, 2025, Mobil Oil Marianas and Shell Marianas raised gasoline prices by 10 cents and diesel by 15 cents on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

FORMER Department of Public Works Public Information Officer Felipe Q. Atalig has retained Michael W. Dotts, Esq. to represent him in pursuing his complaint and claims against DPW.

AT his arraignment before Magistrate Judge Heather Kennedy on Friday morning, Venerando Aquino Martin pleaded not guilty to five counts of visa fraud.

SAIPAN was packed with exciting events on Friday, combining All Saints’ Day eve with the spooky fun of Halloween at various Trick-or-Treat and Trunk-or-Treat sites that drew thousands of residents of all ages.