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A recent story featured in an MSN news article revisits the extraordinary story of Marine Corps veteran Guy Gabaldon, widely known as the “Pied Piper of Saipan,” who, during the World War II Battle of Saipan, persuaded hundreds of Japanese soldiers and civilians to leave the island’s caves and surrender, saving countless lives during one of the Pacific’s most brutal campaigns.
As we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the 2026 Patriot Games will bring together some of the nation’s most outstanding young athletes for a one-of-a-kind competition celebrating strength, resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Students ages 14-17 from across the country, including the CNMI, are invited to apply for the opportunity to represent their home state or territory on a national stage. Selected athletes will compete in a series of physical and mental challenges, with the competition culminating in the crowning of one male and one female Patriot Games champion.
Our office is pleased to welcome Chad Acollador to the Tinian District Office as our summer intern. A senior at Grand Canyon University in Arizona, Chad is pursuing studies in Health Care Administration. She brings a strong interest in healthcare policy and a passion in public service.
The Commonwealth has received $382,703 in FEMA funding for the Crisis Counseling - Immediate Services Program in response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, FEMA recently announced. This support will help expand access to critical mental health and emotional support services for residents across Rota, Saipan, Tinian, and the Northern Islands as we continue to recover. Disasters leave lasting impacts that go far beyond physical damage, and this program plays an important role in helping individuals and families cope, heal, and rebuild.
Congratulations to the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation on receiving an additional $8.97 million in FEMA funding to complete permanent repairs to our power transmission and distribution systems following Super Typhoon Yutu. This latest award builds on more than $84 million already invested to restore and strengthen our islands’ electrical infrastructure. The project has replaced more than 2,100 damaged wooden power poles with stronger concrete poles and upgraded critical equipment across Saipan and Tinian.
The Commonwealth Ports Authority has been awarded $16.8 million in two federal grants to support major upgrades at the Francisco
