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THE Friends of the Mariana Trench have condemned the federal government’s handling of the public comment period for its Request for Information on potential commercial leasing of Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

ATTORNEY Cong Nie has asked the federal court to order prosecutors to explain why they seek to dismiss the case against his client, Jianbing Zhao, who was indicted for obstructing his deportation from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

ELEVEN participants completed 500 Sails’ Lalayak sailing program and received certificates of completion during a ceremony Sunday morning at Guma Sakman.

(MVA) — The Marianas is celebrating the return of Philippine Airlines to the market, with twice‑weekly flights between Manila and Saipan set to begin on March 29, 2026.

(Press Release) — The CNMI Supreme Court issued its opinion in Shon v. Choo, reversing the Superior Court’s decision to bar a quiet title action on the basis of laches, a doctrine which prevents a plaintiff from bringing suit after too much time has passed. The case concerns a disputed transfer of …

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of former Chief Judge Alex R. Munson of the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. Judge Munson dedicated more than four decades of judicial service to the people of the Northern Mariana Islands and the broader Micronesian region.

(Press Release) — On Dec. 5, 2025, the CNMI Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2025-ADM­0014-MSC, which closed Judiciary facilities on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 and Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

Agnes Manglona McPhetres, left, and Chailang Palacios-Power are two local women who have contributed greatly to the educational and public health development of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. McPhetres helped found Northern Marianas College in the early 1980’s with Kit Port…

(NMC) — Three Northern Marianas College students have been awarded scholarships from Mobil Oil Marianas Inc. for the 2025–2026 academic year.

(Northern Marianas College) — Registration is open and ongoing for NMC’s Spring 2026 semester for anyone interested in earning a degree and advancing their careers, knowledge, and skills with NMC. The semester begins on Jan. 20, 2026.