Bird Island beach, aside from the parking area at the trailhead leading to the beach, has been left in a state of cleanliness and safety, thanks to the DEQ Clean-Up Brigade.

A House legislator has urged domestic carriers to improve their service for inter-island travelers, saying he would not press ahead with a plan for a legislation to regulate their business so long as they implement measures preventing inconvenience to passengers.

In celebration of "March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month", the Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC) Recognition Award Luncheon & Assistive Technology (AT) Logo/Theme Contest Award were held in Rota at the Sunset Villa Beach Cottages on April 23, 1999.

A team from the US Geological Survey and the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation today begins drilling into new source of spring water in Mt. Tapochao in hopes to ease water shortages in central Saipan and provide steady supply to residents.