THE LATEST TYPHOON SINLAKU UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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…
The Offices of the Governor & Lt. Governor would like to inform the residents of 𝑻𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒏 and 𝑹𝒐𝒕𝒂 that there will be a community distribution drive for 𝐎𝐍𝐄 (𝟏) 𝟓𝟎 𝐋𝐁 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄. • Tinian on Saturday, February 15, 2025, San Jose Youth Center • Rota on Saturday, February 22, 2025., Sinapalo Aging Center…
The Municipality of Tinian and Aguiguan has been designated as among the eight communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities, according to Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (D-MP) over the weekend. Sablan also disclosed in his e-kilili newsletter that $27.1 million in emergency funding for the CNMI’s Medicaid program was included in…
The Tinian Cattlemen’s Association is partnering with the University of Hawaii to offer a two-day Beef Quality Assurance certification training aimed at enhancing the productivity and sustainability of the island’s cattle industry. This workshop, conducted by experts from the University of Hawaii, focuses on improving herd health and cattle productivity through advanced management of soil…
TINIAN Mayor Edwin P. Aldan is inviting members of the 23rd Legislature to the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Saipan and Tinian on July 26, 2024 on Tinian. The event will be held at 9 a.m. at the recently cleared American Cemetery in the northern part of Tinian leased to the…
VALIANT Shield 24 is happening at Tinian Northfield with approximately 75 personnel from the Marine Air Control Squadron 4 deployed to the site. The military activity was confirmed by the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs on Tuesday. Military exercises will be conducted from May 30 to June 21, 2024, according to an exercise plan that…
