Scheduled water service interruption for Tinian on Sept. 20

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled water service interruption on Tinian, this Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Areas affected: San Jose Village, Subdivision, District, Broadway Estates/Housing,...

10 countries and territories where the US dollar is the official currency

Did you know that the influence of the US dollar stretches far beyond America’s borders. Not only is it the official currency of the United States, it is also one of the world’s strongest and most trusted forms of money. Governments across the...

Northern Mariana Islands Face Fresh Casino Controversy amid Investor Lawsuit

The Northern Mariana Islands’ longstanding struggles to develop a sustainable casino industry face a fresh setback, as Chinese investors filed a $13.4 million lawsuit in New York against the developers of a planned casino resort on Tinian. The...

CNMI SBDC, Saipan Chamber Armed Forces Committee partner to launch Operation: Business Excellence

(CNMI SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College, in partnership with the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s Armed Forces Committee, proudly announces Operation: Business Excellence, a specialized training...

MANGO to host workshop on financial management for nonprofits

(MANGO) — The Marianas Alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations invites the community to join a free workshop on “Financial Management for Nonprofits” happening on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the MANGO resource room....

SHEFA advisory

(Saipan Higher Education Financial Assistance) — The deadline to apply and submit supporting documents is on Sept. 30, 2025. New applicants must create an account before proceeding with the application online at www.saipanshefa.com Make sure to...

Steve Coogan's wild life behind the scenes from rock star flings to Saipan

It was the bust-up of bust-ups. The grudge match of grudge matches. The moment where a nation's hopes hung by the actions of two men. And in the end, a lot of hearts were broken – and most of the action took place while we were in bed. The...

USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completes successful operational period, support GIUE in Tinian

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security...

Pacific news in brief for 19 September

French Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson address the UN Decolonization Committee in New York, pictured on 7 October 2024. Photo: UNTV French Polynesia - PIF French Polynesia will be the first French Pacific territory to host the Pacific...

$130M Tinian Casino Project’s Titanic Failure Sparks Investor Lawsuit

Posted on: September 15, 2025, 06:10h. Last updated on: September 15, 2025, 06:10h. Investors allege false promises and EB-5 visa fraud Lawsuit claims $64 million loaned without repayment safeguards Casino project promoted jobs, tourism but never...

CNMI SBDC celebrates 2025 state Star awardee: Adelpha ‘Del’ Lynn Kapileo Magofna

(CNMI SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College is proud to announce that Adelpha “Del” Lynn Kapileo Magofna has been recognized as the 2025 state Star awardee, a prestigious honor celebrating...

EUCON strengthens partnership with Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia to drive NMI’s economic future

Christopher Schlarman, chief lending officer of the Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia; Roberta F. Garachbar, chief executive officer of BFSM; and Dr. Christian Wei, president of EUCON. EUCON photo EUCON International University has...

Roy Keane net worth after Manchester United legend makes astonishing financial admission

Since bursting onto the scene as a youngster with Nottingham Forest in the early 1990's, Roy Keane has been a continuous presence in Irish sporting life. Throughout the 90's and 2000's, Keane was Sir Alex Ferguson's general on the pitch for...

Five small businesses honored as grant recipients

(NMC) — Bank of Hawaii, in partnership with the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College, recognized five small businesses during the Bank of Hawaii Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant award...

Unity Trade crushes Seabridge, 70-48

Unity Trade players pose for a group photo after a bracket B game of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 at the Koblerville Basketball Court. Contributed photo UNITY Trade continues to hang on to third place in Bracket B of the...

Report exposes deep healthcare gaps in the Northern Mariana Islands justice system

On June 25, 2025, the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights released a report that paints a stark picture of healthcare access within the NMI’s justice system. The study, Examining Access to Adequate...

Investor claims extortion, threats after kidnapping allegations

Video shows Jimmy Borja banging on the door of Hee Jung’s office in San AntonioContributed video AN investor involved in an alleged kidnapping case, along with his family, on Tuesday filed formal complaints — including extortion and threats — with...

Message of appreciation from the 670 MAGAS Babes – Tacoma team

ON behalf of the 670 Babes Familia Association and the MÅGÅS Babes-Tacoma team, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support during our recent fundraising efforts. Your generous contributions through our bingo event, liberation...

Double SSI Payments Coming in October 2025: Recipients to Receive Up to $967 and Early November Payment

Social Security payment in October: For October 2025, people getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see payments twice. The first payment will arrive on October 1, 2025, and the second will come on October 31, 2025. The second payment is...

Social Security direct payment October 2025: SSI recipients to receive up to $967 with double payment in October — what recipients need to know

For October 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments of up to $967 will be issued twice to recipients: the first payment on October 1, 2025, and a second payment on October 31, 2025, which covers the November benefit because November 1...