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Registration ongoing for NMC’s Spring 2026 Semester

December 14, 2025

(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.

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea

December 14, 2025

MANILA (Reuters) — The Philippine coast guard said on Saturday that three Filipino fishermen had been wounded and two fishing vessels suffered “significant damage” when Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon in a disputed South China Sea shoal.

Brown University shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 injured as police search for killer

December 14, 2025

(Reuters) — More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said.

Atkins Kroll Guam supports Toys for Tots this holiday season

December 14, 2025

TAMUNING, Guam (Press Release) — Atkins Kroll Guam donated to Toys for Tots this holiday season, continuing its long-standing support of initiatives that bring joy to families across the island. The Marine-Corps-led program provides toys to children in need, spreading hope and holiday cheer through…

Dept. of War, NMI leaders advance defense, development plans

December 11, 2025

Leaders from the Department of War and the Northern Mariana Islands government met in Garapan, Saipan, on Dec. 4–5 for the CNMI Stakeholders Meeting, continuing collaborative discussions and reaffirming the DoW’s commitment to the CNMI’s security and long-term development. DoW officials outlined on…

Grandvrio’s closure is temporary; major renovations planned for future reopening

December 11, 2025

Grandvrio Hotel Saipan said its closure is temporary and is planning for major renovations for its reopening. In a statement issued to Variety, Grandvrio Resort Saipan said it is still “determining the appropriate timing for reopening.” The complete statement reads: Thank you very much for your con…

Apatang seals $29M MPLT loan, presses Legislature for urgent budget action

December 11, 2025

Governor warns delay threatens retiree healthcare as administration races to secure FY2026 funding by Dec. 15 Governor David M. Apatang is urging the Legislature to convene an emergency session no later than Dec. 15, 2025, to pass a revised fiscal year 2026 budget, following his successful executio…

Governor lauds Judge Munson’s legacy, calls him pillar of CNMI justice

December 11, 2025

Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola express their deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Senior U.S. District Court Judge Alex R. Munson, whose passing marks the close of an extraordinary chapter in the legal history of the Commonwealth of the…

Dive instructor pleads not guilty to federal child porn possession charge

December 11, 2025

Diving instructor William Saron Capayas pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of possessing child pornography. A federal jury trial is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Capayas was arrested on Nov. 18 following a federal complaint accusing him of possessing child sexual abuse material on…

Judge reviews renewed compassionate release bid of sex trafficking convict

December 11, 2025

Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona of the District Court for the NMI has taken under advisement a renewed motion for compassionate release filed by Chang Ru Meng Backman, who is serving a 19-year federal sentence for sex trafficking. Backman, 53, is incarcerated at FCI Waseca in Minnesota and is schedu…

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