CNMI

After facing public backlash, Gov. David M. Apatang canceled his request for legislative approval of an $80,000 annual salary for Special Assistant Henry Hofschneider—$20,000 above the government’s salary cap.

Gov. David M. Apatang is facing public backlash after requesting legislative approval for a $80,000 annual salary for Special Assistant Henry Hofschneider—$20,000 above the government’s salary cap—just one day before issuing sweeping austerity measures.

CNMI governor enacts FY 2026 spending plan to avert shutdown, urges revised budget amid $23M revenue gap

The Northern Mariana Islands’ tourism sector remains under pressure as aggressive air service expansion in Guam diverts demand from Saipan, contributing to a record-low hotel occupancy rate of 31.08% in August 2025.

The CNMI cannabis industry has created approximately 60 jobs across the Commonwealth, according to the Cannabis Commission’s FY2025 Citizen-Centric Report. But while employment remains steady, excise and surtax collections are trending lower this fiscal year.

Starting Sept. 29, 2025, USPS customers in Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands must prepay customs duties on select items shipped to U.S. states or Puerto Rico.

Guam Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert J. Torres welcomed participants at the Pacific Judicial Council conference with a message of unity and innovation.

Customs and Biosecurity Director Jose Mafnas said biosecurity protocols are essential for protecting the CNMI against invasive species

The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has issued an order requiring Gov. David M. Apatang and the CNMI Secretary of Finance to personally appear at an upcoming status hearing regarding the NMI Settlement Fund.

CNMI Governor David M. Apatang and senior officials attend regional security summit in Guam