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GOVERNOR David M. Apatang and the board members of the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter were joined on Wednesday by ARC Pacific Regional Chief Executive Officer Molly Schmidt and Regional Disaster Officer Renise Haili Bayne in proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month.

(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is aware of reports regarding medical oxygen supply disruptions in Guam and would like to reassure the CNMI community that our operations remain stable.

(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will hold its general membership meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hibiscus Hall of  Crowne Plaza, a Chamber member.

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Saipan’s east and south recreational beaches this week.

ASSOCIATE Judge Joseph N. Camacho on Tuesday declined to comment on Attorney General Edward Manibusan’s six-page letter urging senators to reject his nomination as the next presiding judge of the CNMI Superior Court, citing restrictions under the CNMI Code of Judicial Conduct.

SUPERIOR Court Associate Judge Joseph N. Camacho on Monday granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request to dismiss with prejudice the assault case against Peter Deleon Guerrero and Yichuan Bai.

According to HANMI, hotels typically require around 70-80% hotel occupancy to stay in operation.

THE Public School System, the Marianas High School community, and Board of Education member Andrew Orsini mourn the passing of educator Nicholas “Nick” Benjamin.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang last week approved an appropriation of $103,625 from poker fee collections for the Rota programs and services.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang approved House Bill 24-42, authorizing the mayor of Rota to plan, construct, and maintain a pathway on Wedding Cake Mountain.