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ON behalf of the URAALI Refaluwasch Association, its senior advisor and cultural practitioner, Melvin L.O. Faisao, is urging the House of Representatives to consider advocating for a 37% benefit-sharing framework in light of President Donald Trump’s Proclamation 10918, which lifts commercial fishin…

(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation announces that the Fuel Adjustment Charge will increase from $0.22075 per kWh to $0.24500 per kWh effective April 1, 2026.

Timely submission is critical to advancing the CNMI’s strategic goal of closing employment data gaps and strengthening overall compliance. Roughly 75% of employers have not yet fulfilled the COE reporting requirement.

(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation  Tinian Office will temporarily relocate to the Bridge Investment Group LLC dba Tinian Diamond Hotel & Restaurant, effective Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The office will remain at this temporary location until renovation and facility improvements a…

(NMI Judiciary) — In May 2025, the Judiciary and Journal Technologies launched the much-anticipated eCourt platform to support judicial efficiency and transparency. Almost a year later, this March, Journal Technologies Senior Account Executive Jason Cribbs met with members of the Judiciary eCourt C…

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality  analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week.

(MVA) —  The Marianas Visitors Authority reports that visitor arrivals to the Marianas totaled 15,495 in February 2026, a 2% decrease compared to 15,802 visitors in February 2025.  

HONG Kong Airlines has proposed adding two more flights to Saipan, according to Commonwealth Ports Authority Executive Director Estrellita “Esther” S. Ada.

Hosted by the Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, this year’s SAAM theme is “Rooted in community, grounded in care for survivors.”

NEARLY 150 women from the private and public sectors, representing different generations, gathered Thursday at the Governor Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center for the 12th Women’s Summit hosted by the Commonwealth Women’s Association.