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MISS Asia-Pacific Northern Marianas Anne Rivera-Brownstein, along with members of her court, visited daycare children on Thursday last week to promote childhood literacy, leadership, and community service.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has rescinded an expedited removal order against Shu Xiao, reversing a July 25 decision that barred him from reentry for five years.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Wednesday nominated former Rep. Janet U. Maratita to the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation board to represent the Third Senatorial District and the private sector.

REPRESENTATIVES Danny I. Aquino and John Paul Sablan, in partnership with the Department of Lands and Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division, conducted a two-day roadside cleanup and beautification project in Precinct 2 on Monday and Tuesday.

FINDING the perfect gift is usually a struggle between your heart and your bank account. This holiday season, we’re making it easy. We’ve scouted some of the best hidden gems in town to find stylish, useful, and fun ideas (and every single one is under $20). Whether you’re looking for a clever offi…

(CMA) — The Commonwealth Medicaid Agency is proudly advancing access to essential healthcare services with the issuance of Administrative Directive No. CMA2025-059, clarifying and expanding coverage for podiatry services under the CNMI Medicaid State Plan.

(NMC) — The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program recently concluded an impactful Business Planning and Strategy workshop, marking the launch of its Strategic Business Training Series for the inaugural cohort of local startups. The workshop took place on Dec.13, 2025, at the Incubator Makerspace of Bea…

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College campuses on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota will be closed (with few exceptions) from Dec. 22, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026. All offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed marine water samples collected from Rota’s recreational beaches and storm drainages this week. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed CNMI marine water qu…

A CO-DEFENDANT in the case against Jeremy Guillermin has been charged with accessory after the fact and obstructing justice for helping Guillermin escape police custody on the night of his arrest.