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INTERNATIONAL relief organization Samaritan’s Purse has mounted a major emergency response to support communities on Saipan and neighboring islands following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

THE Saipan Humane Society has activated a broad network of national animal welfare and emergency response partners to support pets and livestock affected by Typhoon Sinlaku, saying the storm’s impact on families extends deeply to the animals they care for.

She told the president that Super Typhoon Sinlaku inflicted widespread and severe damage across the CNMI, significantly affecting critical infrastructure, housing, public utilities, and the local economy.

Authored by Senate Floor Leader Donald M. Manglona, S.B. 24-19 is now Public Law 24-31. The measure addresses the inability of individuals without legal status to obtain a driver’s license to operate a vehicle.

(Office of the Governor) — Gov. David M. Apatang on Wednesday issued the following memorandum to all department and activity heads: “It has come to my attention that some agencies may have experienced unclear messaging regarding the return of employees to work following the All Clear declaration on…

SAIPAN’S main air and sea gateways remain largely inaccessible following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with operations limited or suspended due to infrastructure damage and operational constraints.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has signed off on Gov. David M. Apatang’s request for a major disaster declaration in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced in a video from Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Saipan time.

AGAINST the backdrop of a blue lagoon and pristine beach, a starkly contrasting scene unfolded along Beach Road — ruins scattered across the shoreline and residents and public servants showing visible signs of frustration, stress, and fatigue as they began cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Super …