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I am proud to congratulate Sergeant Nathan Jacob F. Nogis of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division on being awarded the Soldier’s Medal, recognizing his extraordinary heroism and selfless service. On October 26, 2024, Sgt. Nogis responded to a desperate call for help involving two individuals stranded in the waters of the Pearl Harbor Ship Channel.
USDA RD Area Director Mr. Joseph Diego and Business Program Director for the Hawaii State Office, Shirley Heatherly, dropped by the Saipan DO during a visit to Saipan. They announced over $500K in programs being granted to CNMI businesses and meeting with other business organizations in the hopes of increasing program participation. Thank you Joe and Shirley for dropping by.
Joe Ballard, Special Assistant to the President in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, visited with me on Wednesday. Joe is our new primary point of contact at the White House, and we discussed key issues affecting the Marianas, including the ongoing recovery from Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi and the federal response.
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Meet Kimberlyn
Kimberlyn King-Hinds began her service to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)on January 3, 2025. She is the second person to hold this office and the first woman from the CNMI to represent her people in Congress.
Kimberlyn King-Hinds was born and raised on the island of Tinian, where she developed a deep connection to her community and culture. She holds a Juris Doctor degree, along with a Native Hawaiian Law Certificate, from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. She also earned a Master of Human Resource Management with honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University.
Congresswoman King-Hinds is committed to addressing the pressing challenges of the Northern Mariana Islands, including strengthening public health, improving infrastructure, advancing education, increasing access to affordable transportation options, and advocating for economic development. Her legal and public service background uniquely positions her to represent the CNMI’s interests in Washington, D.C. Ms. King-Hinds is focused on fostering collaboration across federal, local, and community stakeholders to bring meaningful progress to her constituents.