THE LATEST TYPHOON SINLAKU UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Tinian ranchers recently had a chance to discuss agri-industry initiatives with members of the CNMI Small Business Development Center at the Northern Marianas College and the International Economic Development Council. Jose Dela Cruz, president of the Tinian Cattlemen’s Association, along with Tinian senators Jude U. Hofschneider (R-Tinian) and Francisco Q. Cruz (R-Tinian), explored with Tinian…
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Friday a legislation that allocates benefits for the Marianas, including $78 million for three previously authorized Tinian airport divert projects. With the Houses’ approval of H.R. 2670, or the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the bill now heads to the Senate for consideration, according to Delegate…
With the increasing role Tinian plays in the U.S. military’s plans for the region and with the tourism industry still struggling to rebuild, the island presents the best solution for the economic recovery of the entire CNMI, according to Tinian and Aguiguan Mayor Edwin P. Aldan. Speaking before the House of Representatives Ways and Means…
HE doesn’t want to go there, but Tinian Mayor Edwin P. Aldan told lawmakers on Monday, “you’ll leave me no choice,” but to bring the central government to court if the Legislature will approve Gov. Arnold I. Palacios’ proposal to cut Tinian’s budget by $2.7 million in fiscal year 2024. In his remarks during a…
The Commonwealth Ports Authority has approved the U.S. Department of Defense’s request for a letter of intent for its $500-million project to improve the Tinian harbor. During a special meeting yesterday, July 6, CPA’s board of directors adopted a resolution and a letter of intent for DOD’s Tinian Port Joint Area Development Project, which would…
THE Commonwealth Ports Authority board of directors on Thursday adopted CPA Resolution 2023-4 and a letter of intent or LOI to endorse the $500 million Tinian Port Joint Area Development Project. The endorsement will help the Department of Defense secure congressional defense authorization to fund the project beginning in fiscal year 2025, the CPA board…
Hafa adai yan Tirow Taotao Marianas! I extend my warmest regards to each and every one of you on this momentous occasion of the 77th Liberation Day Celebration. Liberation Day is incredibly important in the history of the Marianas because it stands as a powerful testament to the unbreakable spirit and unwavering determination that shaped…
TINIAN Mayor Edwin P. Aldan said he supports the Department of Defense training activities “as long as they are comparable to our way of life.” Aldan, the other members of the Tinian leadership and the CNMI Bureau of Military Affairs, met last week with officials of Marine Forces Pacific, the Indo-Pacific Command, and Joint Region…
The Office of the Governor’s Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs, alongside Marine Forces Pacific, Indo-Pacific Command, and Joint Region Marianas held a series of CNMI Joint Military Training meetings with departments and agencies from the Commonwealth to dialogue about the updated Environmental Impact Statement Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives on the Tinian Divert Airfield….
TINIAN Mayor Edwin P. Aldan on Friday said he supports the renaming of Tinian International Airport in honor of former Senate President Francisco Manglona Borja. In an interview on Friday, Aldan said he was pleased to express his support for the Commonwealth Ports Authority’s intent to rename the Tinian International Airport as the Francisco Manglona…
