THE LATEST TYPHOON SINLAKU UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
THE Public School System will begin site inspections of all school facilities across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota this week as it moves into the recovery phase following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho said the school district aims to complete its initial campus assessments within the week, laying the groundwork for…
📢 TRANSIT UPDATE – APRIL 21 COTA services remain limited as recovery continues after Typhoon Sinlaku. 🚌 Tinian Call-A-Ride is operating for essential trips only (medical visits, prescriptions, appointments). 🚫 Fixed routes remain suspended until roads are safe. Service is prioritized based on need and road conditions.For assistance or reservations, call 670-236-2686. Thank you for your patience…
On April 19, Mayor Edwin P. Aldan, Senate President Karl King-Nabors, 24th TALD Chairman Senator Jude U. Hofschneider, Tinian Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff Allen Perez, CBMA Representative Frederick Dela Cruz and Tinian Health Center Resident Director Keith Nabors met with Governor David M. Apatang, FEMA Region IX Administrator Robert J. Fenton Jr., Commander of…
🚨 Public Advisory – No Open Burning 🚨 The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DFEMS) is advising that ALL OPEN BURNING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED until further notice. Due to dry conditions, limited water supply, and increased fire risk, any open burning can quickly lead to dangerous wildfires. This includes:• Trash burning• Yard waste burning•…
📢 Tinian Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery UpdateAs our community continues recovery efforts following Typhoon Sinlaku, the Tinian Mayor’s Office is providing the latest resource update to assist residents with essential services currently available: 🛒 Grocery Stores (Open & Operating):A list of stores that are currently open and restocked to support household needs. 🍽️ Restaurants (Limited Operations):Select restaurants have…
TINIAN – The United States is restoring a World War II-era airfield on Tinian, a tiny, strategically important Pacific island in its territory in the Northern Mariana Islands used as a launching point for U.S. nuclear strikes on Japan 80 years ago, as it ramps up deterrence against China. Once completed, North Field airfield will…
Cleanup efforts following a waste oil spill in Tinian Harbor concluded last weekend (8 June) with no significant impacts to wildlife or the shoreline, according to the US Coast Guard and local environmental authorities. The spill, estimated at 113.5 litres of waste oil, came from the Mariana, a 145-foot US-flagged freight vessel, and was reported on 6…
The small, remote Pacific Island of Tinian, in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, has officially issued and minted the first fully reserved, fiat-backed stable token issued by a public entity in the United States. The issuance of the token, designated as MUSD, marks a historic milestone for U.S. states, territories, and commonwealths and a…
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, in collaboration with the Tinian Mayor’s Office and leadership, celebrated the groundbreaking of the much-anticipated Carolinas Heights waterline replacement project on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Carolinas Heights, Tinian. This vital infrastructure project aims to improve the island’s water system, ensuring residents receive safe, reliable, and sustainable water service. In his…
On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for the re-opening of the newly renovated Tinian Youth Center Tennis Court. This long-awaited facility is now ready to serve our community, welcoming students participating in school sports programs and residents of all ages to enjoy the sport of tennis. The project was made…
