1+ week, 5+ day ago  (384+ words) FORMER Rep. Antonio S. N. Borja on Saturday won the Republican primary election for mayor " the first of its kind held by the Tinian Republican Party. In the past, according to Tinian Republican Party President Ramon M. Dela Cruz, the mayoral candidate was…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (93+ words) The Office of the Governor/Joint Information Center issued the following statement Friday, April 24: We created this channel for community members. It provides official, verified updates to help keep our community informed about the effects of Typhoon Sinlaku. Our goal…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (264+ words) THE House of Representatives held another emergency session Thursday to consider the introduction of two local appropriation measures providing emergency funding for Tinian and Rota. The House unanimously approved Floor Leader Marissa Flores" motion to adopt an emergency declaration before…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (553+ words) FIGHTS broke out at laundromats over queues for washing and drying machines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, prompting Saipan Mayor Ramon Blas "RB" Camacho to intervene in at least one incident on the island. Camacho shared the incident…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (327+ words) GUAM Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero arrived on Saipan on Monday to support the CNMI government in assisting victims of Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Gov. David M. Apatang and other CNMI officials greeted her upon her arrival at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1179+ words) Marianas Variety Cashing the Covenant: Tirow, Inafamaolek, and a just future for the Marianas By Gregorie Michael Towai THE Covenant is a promise, not a favor. For the people of the Marianas, it was never meant to be a polite…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (276+ words) NORTHERN Islands Mayor Valentino N. Taisacan Jr. submitted a $696, 786 budget request to the administration and the Legislature. In the revised fiscal year 2026 budget, the Northern Islands Mayor's Office received $489, 731. In his budget submission to Gov. David M. Apatang, Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez, and…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1214+ words) WASHINGTON (Reuters) " Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran's theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U. S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities:…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (439+ words) THE Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation, during an emergency session Saturday, passed House Local Bill 24-55, appropriating $500, 000 in poker fees collections to help Saipan and the Northern Islands recover from the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Authored by Rep....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1496+ words) WASHINGTON (Reuters) " With President Donald Trump present, U. S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U. S. , part of his hardline immigration approach that would upend the long-held understanding of a…...