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No Tsunami threat

December 9, 2025

(PR) – Based on the information received from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operation Center, State Warning Point: An Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 occurred in Hokkaido Japan Region at 12:15 AM CHST on Tuesday December 9, 2025. Magnitud…

Trustee: Fiscal crisis strains NMI economy, Settlement Fund remains stable—for now

December 9, 2025

The Northern Mariana Islands continues to face severe economic and fiscal challenges as its tourism sector struggles to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a status report by Settlement Fund Trustee Joyce C.H. Tang. At the start of fiscal year 2025, on October 1, 2024, Saipan’s tourism…

Saipan’s giant Christmas tree lights up the season with community, tradition

December 9, 2025

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Friday lit the giant Christmas tree, marking the beginning of the Christmas season in the CNMI as a crowd of Saipan residents—many donning Santa hats—cheered and soaked in the yuletide joy at Christmas Village in Susupe. Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez, Saipan Mayor Ramon …

‘Show compassion for Tinian patients’

December 9, 2025

REPRESENTATIVE Patrick H. San Nicolas on Friday called for compassion for Tinian patients seeking health services on Saipan. In his remarks during the miscellaneous portion of Friday’s House session, San Nicolas urged unity, compassion, and strict adherence to Public Law 22-33 in addressing the nee…

Congress weighs NMI for military, Coast Guard ship repair hub

December 9, 2025

THE U.S. Congress conference committee last week agreed to consider the CNMI as a location for repair and maintenance of military vessels and Coast Guard operations. On Dec. 7, 2025, the conference committee issued the text of House amendments to the Senate version of the draft National Defense Aut…

Co-defendants join Lt. Gov. in push for details on misconduct charges

December 9, 2025

Co-defendants Justin Paul Mizutani and Joey Vincent Dela Cruz have joined Lt. Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola in requesting the Superior Court to order prosecutors to provide more details on the misconduct charges filed against them. Mizutani, represented by attorney Joey San Nicolas, filed his joind…

Governor lauds donation of new Marpi signs

December 9, 2025

(Office of the Governor) — Governor David M. Apatang, on Friday, Dec. 5, recognized SuperTECH owner Mar Masilungan for donating several newly installed signs at various tourist and historical sites in Marpi. The signs are now located at Banzai Cliff, the Public Cemetery, Suicide Cliff, the Grotto, …

Turn breadfruit into baking flour at an upcoming workshop with UOG Land Grant

December 8, 2025

(PR) – The University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service will host another session of its popular Breadfruit Flour Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. The workshop costs $15 and is open to anyone interested in learning how to make their own flour and create healthy, homema…

Human trafficking in Tonga persists: U.S report 2025 warns as country remains tier 2

December 8, 2025

(PACNEWS) — Human trafficking remains a serious and persistent problem in Tonga, with the latest U.S Trafficking in Persons Report warning that the country still falls short of minimum standards to combat exploitation despite recent progress. Vulnerable young women and girls are increasingly …

MVA ‘Far From Ordinary’ brand upcoming webinar

December 8, 2025

(PR) – We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar introducing our newly launched “Far From Ordinary” brand. This session is designed to help all our partners understand the brand’s story, positioning, and key guidelines so we can move forward together with a unified…

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