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As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Covenant, we remember and honor the wisdom and foresight of our founders, we cherish the unique provisions of the Covenant, and we recommit ourselves to the promise at the heart of the Covenant.

(Press Release) — The 20th CNMI Youth Congress held its 1st Day, 6th Regular Session in the House chamber on Capital Hill last month, introducing three bills and adopting one resolution.

(Press Release) — MANGO is inviting nonprofit professionals, grant managers, and community members to participate in an upcoming free, public virtual workshop designed to strengthen skills in federal grant management and compliance.

HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (DCRM) — Jovahna Flores, coastal zone communications coordinator, and Kellie Cutsinger, NOAA coastal fellow, with the Division of Coastal Resources Management, attended the Pacific Risk Management ‘Ohana or PRiMO Conference from March 16–18, 2026, at the University of Hawaiʻi at M…

SUPERIOR Court Judge Pro Tempore Arthur Barcinas on Monday dismissed with prejudice all criminal charges against former Gov. Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres following a global civil settlement between the prosecution and defense that resolved two pending cases. More details to follow. (Bryan Manabat)

On Friday, Mobil Oil Marianas raised its regular gasoline price to $6.61 a gallon from $6.36, Supreme gasoline to $7.06 a gallon from $6.81, and diesel to $8.78 a gallon from $8.28. Shell Marianas has followed suit.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Thursday issued Directive 2026‑3, declaring the Monday following government payday as an austerity day off.

THE Commonwealth Jubilee, a three-day festival marking the 50th anniversary of the Covenant, opened Sunday at the Civic Center in Susupe with cultural exhibits, traditional demonstrations, and community storytelling honoring the Marianas’ living heritage.

FOLLOWING the dismissal of his assault and kidnapping case in Superior Court, Yichuan Bai, 40, now faces federal charges for unlawful possession of ammunition.

SUMMONSES have been issued to federal immigration agencies and senior officials after two Japanese EB‑5 investors filed a lawsuit in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. The plaintiffs are seeking emergency court intervention to obtain temporary proof of their lawful permanent resid…