. ‘Internet for All’ initiative aims to end digital divide News: Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Nov 06, 2023 Share this News ‘Internet for All’ initiative aims to end digital divide GARAPAN, Saipan — Under its five-year action plan, the CNMI Broadband Policy and Development Office is committed to “chasing zero.”
. From farm to fork: industry in growth mode News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Nov 06, 2023 Share this News From farm to fork: industry in growth mode There’s now a focus on food and farming and renewed interest in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in being part of the industry, whether for business or as a consumer.
. NMI governor leads delegation to Taiwan News: Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Nov 02, 2023 Share this News NMI governor leads delegation to Taiwan Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and other officials from the Northern Mariana Islands are currently in Taiwan “as part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen the CNMI’s resiliency,” according to an Oct. 30 release from the Office of the Governor.
. Marianas Visitors Authority and 500 Sails partner to provide visitors, residents with unique cultural experience News: Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Oct 29, 2023 Share this News Marianas Visitors Authority and 500 Sails partner to provide visitors, residents with unique cultural experience Tourists and residents in Saipan can take a ride on a canoe through Jan. 31, 2024, thanks to a new partnership between the Marianas Visitors Authority and the non-profit organization 500 Sails.
. South Korea actress brings PR exposure with visit to Saipan, Rota News: Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Oct 24, 2023 Share this News South Korea actress brings PR exposure with visit to Saipan, Rota Lee Siyoung, an entertainer and actress in two Netflix original series, visited Saipan and Rota on Sept. 15-21 with family and friends, generating more than $500,000 in public relations exposure, according to the Marianas Visitors Authority.
. Saipan welcomes Saipan Marriott Resort & Spa News: Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Oct 19, 2023 Share this News Saipan welcomes Saipan Marriott Resort & Spa After years of effort to bring major hotel brands to the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan has cause to celebrate.
. Blankets are back on United Airlines News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Japan, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Oct 17, 2023 Share this News Blankets are back on United Airlines According to various media reports, United Airlines is bringing back blankets to “domestic … and all red-eye flights” from Nov. 1. Whether this will include flights departing Guam early morning is uncertain. The Journal has reached out to United to verify.
. Roundup of Typhoon Bolaven News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Oct 11, 2023 Share this News Roundup of Typhoon Bolaven After a 9 p.m. Oct. 10 announcement of a return to Condition of Readiness 4, Guam residents took to the road early the morning of Oct. 11 to open their businesses and head for work as the island entered COR 4 officially at 10 a.m.
. Assessments take place this morning following Typhoon Bolaven News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Oct 11, 2023 Share this News Assessments take place this morning following Typhoon Bolaven Guam is expected to go into COR4 at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 11, according to Joint Information Center officials. Officials in Guam and the Northern Mariana islands will be assessing damage caused by the Category 1 typhoon, which was making its way northwest of the region as of early morning.
. Typhoon nears Rota; NMI administration readies to assist News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Oct 10, 2023 Share this News Typhoon nears Rota; NMI administration readies to assist On Oct. 10, Gov. Arnold I Palacios, Franklin Babauta, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Special Assistant, and Betty Terlaje, acting director of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp., met virtually with news media at a Utility Preparedness briefing.