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FOLLOWING the loss of four Mondays due to budget shortfalls, the Public School System plans to restore at least one Monday per pay period once pending funding bills become law.

Holiday spirit filled the Public School System’s central office last week as the Refaulwasch Cultural Club of Marianas High School performed festive carols. Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho led central office personnel in celebrating the joyful occasion. PSS photo

SUPERIOR Court Judge Joseph N. Camacho on Dec. 17 denied a motion by the Office of the Attorney General to disqualify him from presiding over a misconduct case, saying his comments about trial logistics in Rota were routine and based on past cases.

U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has submitted her letter of intent to seek re-election to the NMI Republican Party board of directors. She respectfully requested consideration in a on Dec. 12, 2025 letter addressed to party president Patrick M. Cepeda.

THE District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has dismissed with prejudice a civil rights lawsuit filed by Zaji O. Zajradhara against Marianas Variety, its president Amier Younis, and this reporter.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang, Education Commissioner Lawrence F. Camacho, Board of Education Chairman Kodep Ogumoro-Uludong, and other CNMI officials, along with students, celebrated the groundbreaking of Da’ok Academy on the Koblerville Elementary campus, Friday.

(NMTech) — Northern Marianas Technical Institute proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of its students, faculty, and community partners during its annual awards Ceremony held on Dec. 18, 2025 at Garapan Central Park Roundhouse.

(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the successful completion of the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps Camp Blaz, the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs, the SCC Armed Forces Committee, the Marianas Alliance of Non-Governmental Organiz…

TINIAN (Press Release) — The Ohala Foundation, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proudly announces the successful delivery of nutritious food boxes to homebound patients on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. This initiative reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable community membe…