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(HANMI) — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands reported 17% average occupancy rate among 11 member hotels for November 2025, 37% lower than 27.45% in November 2024 and the lowest occupancy rate ever recorded by the association, excluding November 2020 at the height of the coronavir…

LIEUTENANT Gov. Dennis Mendiola has asked the Superior Court to dismiss three counts of misconduct in public office against him, arguing that the Commonwealth’s charging document fails to define what constitutes an “illegal act.”

KEENE Deleon Guerrero and Nieves Lizama are accused of burglarizing the Northern Islands Mayor’s Office last week and taking Starlink packages, a satellite phone, a rifle, and other items valued at $2,761.

THE Superior Court on Dec. 19 dismissed a refiled felony assault charge against suspended Department of Public Safety Officer Troy Anthony Taman Manahane, ruling that prosecutors improperly revived a criminal offense that had already been dismissed after a preliminary hearing.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang vetoed House Local Bill 24-14, which seeks to impose a 0.5% ad valorem local excise surtax on imported construction materials brought by contractors in Rota.

500 Sails and the Indigenous Affairs Office held a blessing and launching ceremony Saturday morning at Guma Sakman in Susupe for the newest addition to the nonprofit’s growing canoe fleet — a 14.3-foot galaide named Ka’isa.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang thanked 500 Sails’ Pete and Emma Perez for their dedication, encouragement, vision, and care for the CNMI and its people.

(Press Release) — Galvin Sablan Deleon Guerrero, independent candidate for CNMI delegate to Congress and longtime educator, today condemned recent federal action to end discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions, a move that he said undermines educational opportunity for students acros…

FOLLOWING the loss of four Mondays due to budget shortfalls, the Public School System plans to restore at least one Monday per pay period once pending funding bills become law.

Holiday spirit filled the Public School System’s central office last week as the Refaulwasch Cultural Club of Marianas High School performed festive carols. Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho led central office personnel in celebrating the joyful occasion. PSS photo