CNMI Supreme Court clarifies standard for Commonwealth Criminal Procedure Rule 35(b)
(CNMI Judiciary) — On Monday, October 6, the local Supreme Court vacated the lower court’s order denying Peter Rios’ motion for reduction of sentence under Commonwealth Rule of Criminal Procedure Rule 35(b). The high court ordered that, while not required to give a rationale for denying a Rule 35(b…
Pay raise certification rescinded amid public outcry
GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Thursday withdrew the pay raise certification for his chief of staff, Henry S. Hofschneider, following public outrage on social media.
Singapore population hits record 6.11 million, driven by foreign workers
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Singapore’s population grew 1.2% in June compared to a year ago, hitting a new high of 6.11 million,...
Ex-Philippine Energy chief Cusi, other officials indicted over Malampaya deal
(National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea) — The Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project, one of the Philippines’ most...
Vance says US ‘headed to a shutdown’ after meeting with Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting...
Hundreds participate in CNMI coastal cleanup
(Press Release) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality-Division of Coastal Resources Management proudly announces the...
EUCON appoints Dr. Solomon Basimalla as head librarian and welcomes new faculty member
(Special Advertising Feature) — EUCON International University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Solomon Basimalla as its...
‘One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million
NEW YORK (AP) — “One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance,...
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban separate after 19 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage,...
Operation: Business Excellence empowers veterans, community members toward entrepreneurship
(CNMI SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College, in partnership with the Saipan Chamber of...
