KSPN2 News August 27, 2025

About this Video

• Video Title: KSPN2 News August 27, 2025
• Channel: Flametree TV Production
• Speakers: Sakura Holston, Dan Shore, Christine BTO (CEO for Dokamo Pacific), Clyde Narita, John Stewart (Max President and CEO), Gia Hemley, Roman Tadella, Naen DeLeon Guerrero Kintal, Mid and Sana, Noah Supa, Bob Codine, Nathan Johnson, Chris Nelson, Richard Sickle (Head coach)
• Duration: 00:33:46

Introduction

This news broadcast covers various events in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on August 27, 2025. The report includes updates on broadband network development, the appointment of a new gubernatorial advisor, new flight services, a local swimming team's achievements, small business grants, and a feature on competitive birdwatching.

Key Takeaways

• Broadband Competition: Telecom companies in the CNMI are competing for federal funding to build high-speed internet networks. The debate centers around the choice between buried (more resilient but expensive) and above-ground (cheaper, quicker deployment) infrastructure.
• New Gubernatorial Advisor: Clyde Narita, a former legislator and commissioner, has been appointed as a senior policy advisor to Governor Apatang.
• New Flight Services: Micronesian Air Connection Services (MAX) will launch new flights between Saipan and Tinian, and Guam starting September 8th.
• Swimming Team Success: The NMI Junior National Team swimmers achieved new personal bests and records at the 2025 World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania.
• Small Business Grants: Bank of Hawaii and the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network held a seminar on credit management and awarded five $5,000 grants as part of a revitalization program.
• Competitive Birdwatching: A segment features the competitive birdwatching scene in the CNMI, highlighting the top birder, Nathan Johnson, and the experiences of Bob Codine.