Week in Review: CUC Accountability, Tourism Strain, and the Shadow of Iran Shape a Busy Week in the Marianas This week's Marianas news wrap covers CUC accountability battles, tourism sector strain, Guam's fuel emergency debate, the Marianas Beach Resort GM hire, and national stories from Washington.

This week's report highlights challenges in the Northern Mariana Islands, including CUC accountability and economic strains on tourism.
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Agreement reached on EITC bill, final vote Monday The House and Senate reached a compromise Thursday morning on the bill to amend the Earned Income Tax Credit law. Meeting jointly, under the chairmanship of Senator Togiola Tulafono and Rep Trude Ledoux...

A significant agreement has been reached on the EITC bill, poised for a vote that could impact families in American Samoa.
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is April 05 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.87°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is April 04 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.6°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is April 04 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️73.42°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

Rising fuel-related cargo charges post the Iran conflict could significantly impact the economy of the US Virgin Islands, affecting essential goods.
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Donald Trump propone elevar en 43.7% el presupuesto de Defensa y reducir el gasto no militar en 10%, incluso millones en Puerto Rico El presidente de Estados Unidos envió su presupuesto 2027, que se enfrentará a abarcadoras enmiendas en el Congreso

President Trump reveals a budget plan that increases defense spending while cutting domestic budgets, affecting Puerto Rico.
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Feds have ocean drone mapping Marianas seafloor that could be leased for mining Corrections and clarifications: This story was updated to properly reflect that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is a part of the Department of the Interior. Other information was previously

The US government is using ocean drones to survey potential mining sites in the Mariana Islands, raising environmental and economic concerns for Guam.
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is April 04 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.22°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

Google Trends in the US territories: February 2026 - Pasquines This is our monthly series examining the top Google Trends in Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Trends data is an unbiased sample…

The gold medal for the most searched topic in the US territories during February goes to the Winter Olympic Games, which is interesting given that they're all tropical islands.

Governor orders temporary freeze on spending of local funds The Governor has ordered a temporary freeze on all local fund expenditures effective Wednesday, April 1st and continuing to Friday April 10. Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula said in a March 31st memo...

In American Samoa, the Governor has implemented a temporary freeze on local funds spending to reassess budget priorities amidst financial scrutiny.
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World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 2 April 2026 Earthquake news: reports and updates on earthquake activity world-wide

A significant earthquake report highlights seismic activity relevant to the Northern Mariana Islands, reflecting regional geological dynamics.
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is April 03 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️82.72°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is April 03 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️76.6°
🌤️Passing clouds. Mild.

Rep. Aldan: Legislature Must Act Now on CUC Oversight Before Contracts Are Signed Rep. Vincent R. Aldan urges immediate legislative action on CUC oversight bills, citing rising fuel charges and a pending 25-year renewable energy procurement contract.

This op-ed addresses urgent actions needed for CUC in the Northern Mariana Islands, highlighting the risks of delay and lack of transparency.
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The Supreme Court engaged in critical discussions regarding birthright citizenship, affecting inhabitants of US Virgin Islands.
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Atkins Kroll celebrates 20 Dream Car contest winners A total of 20 young talented artists received recognition for their creativity and imagination at Atkins Kroll Guam and Saipan's award ceremonies on Saturday for its "Draw Your Dream, Drive

Atkins Kroll recognizes the 20 winners of the Dream Car contest, highlighting community engagement in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Depiction of The Martyrdom of St. Pedro Calungsod.

#TBT: Pedro Calungsod was a Catholic Filipino-Visayan migrant, sacristan, and missionary catechist who, along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de San Vitores, proselytized and forcefully converted the indigenous people of Guam, which led to both being martyred on April 2, 1672.

🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is April 03 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️76.49°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is April 02 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️82.34°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

Significant 5.4 quake hits near Pagan Village, Pagan Island, Northern Islands, Northern Mariana Islands Earthquake news: reports and updates on earthquake activity world-wide

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Pagan Village in the Northern Mariana Islands, raising concerns about its impact on the local community and infrastructure.
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Apatang Administration to Offer Public Land Lease Relief for CNMI Hotels and Tourism Businesses The Apatang administration plans to authorize flexible lease terms for hotels and businesses on public lands, including rent deferrals and payment schedule adjustments, amid ongoing tourism decline.

The Northern Mariana Islands government is set to provide lease relief to tourism businesses, aimed at stabilizing the local economy amid ongoing challenges.
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🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is April 02 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️75.23°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

California's Attorney General calls for federal action to combat the rise of Xylazine abuse impacting US Virgin Islands communities.
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CNMI Governor Grants Easter Administrative Leave Starting 12:30 p.m. Thursday Governor David M. Apatang has authorized administrative leave for non-essential Executive Branch employees beginning at 12:30 p.m. on April 2, 2026, in observance of Easter.

Governor David M. Apatang has authorized administrative leave for non-essential employees in the Northern Mariana Islands to observe the Easter season.
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Artemis II Lifts Off With Four Astronauts on First Moon Mission in More Than 50 Years NASA launched the Artemis II mission Wednesday, sending four astronauts on humanity's first trip to the moon in 53 years aboard a 32-story rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Artemis II mission highlights US advancements in space exploration, with implications for the Northern Mariana Islands' scientific community.
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Governor vetoes impeachment & immigration bills The Governor has vetoed two bills which were recently approved by the 39th Legislature. One would have required a Senator and a House Representative to serve as members of the Immigration Board and would...

American Samoa's Governor has vetoed bills regarding impeachment and immigration, impacting local governance and policy discussions.
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is April 02 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.87°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

US Supreme Court birthright case may affect NMI - Marianas Variety News & Views For the Northern Marianas, the case could affect children born in the CNMI to undocumented or temporarily present parents — including workers and visitors — who would not automatically be recognized...

The US Supreme Court's upcoming birthright citizenship case could significantly impact policies in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is April 01 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️82.56°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.