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OAG: Torres case may avoid trial

Local News

ASSISTANT Attorney General David Karch said Wednesday that the Office of the Attorney General is pursuing a “non-trial disposition” in the case against former Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, who faces charges of misconduct in public office, theft of government funds through premium-class airline travel, and…
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Residents urged to comment on offshore minerals plan

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GOVERNOR David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James Mendiola are urging members of the community to share their input on the federal government’s plan to lease the continental shelf surrounding the CNMI for seabed mining.
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Beauty queens encourage love of reading among daycare children

Local News

MISS Asia-Pacific Northern Marianas Anne Rivera-Brownstein, along with members of her court, visited daycare children on Thursday last week to promote childhood literacy, leadership, and community service.
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CBP reverses Shu Xiao removal

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has rescinded an expedited removal order against Shu Xiao, reversing a July 25 decision that barred him from reentry for five years.
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Editorials

The economy, what else?

Editorials

SINCE its establishment in January 1979, the CNMI government has always sought “new investments,” including those involving agriculture and fisheries. Tourism, however, has remained the Commonwealth’s economic mainstay simply because these are tropical islands — they are tourist attractions already…
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American Samoa Said “No.” The CNMI Must Decide What Future We Are Willingto Accept.

Editorials

When American Samoa overwhelmingly rejected deep-sea mining earlier this year, many believed their position would be decisive. But despite...
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Laws can’t change the math

Editorials

Until a new major industry comes in, settles down, and thrives, tourism will remain the islands’ “bread and butter” — even as others chase economic ponies and rainbows.
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Define irony

Editorials

DESPITE the CNMI’s dismal state, there are still some things to be thankful for, including a leadership that is not willfully blind to the economic reality staring us in the face for the past few years.
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Letters

Our next leader

Letters to the Editor

AS the CNMI prepares to elect a new governor, it’s imperative we prioritize good governance, fresh ideas, fiscal responsibility, and...
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Another successful Paskong Pinoy

Letters to the Editor

THE much-awaited Paskong Pinoy, the annual event of the United Filipino Organization, was held on Dec. 14, 2025, at the Marianas Business...
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Opinions

News from 40 years ago

Columnists

IN 1985, the local economy was growing, as indicated by the number of pages our Friday edition carried back then — 40 or 44. There were plenty of ads, including those for new businesses and job vacancies. But as is the case today, most of the news stories were about things that will apparently alwa…
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Truth 156: Ambrodamus on Ralph’s Politics, Budget & Economy!

Columnists

THE Truth is, Ralph running again is PROOF of the “faltering voter base” if Ralph’s claims are true about the vast number of people & groups supporting him. However, I believe voters “know-better” than to invest in Ralph as I pray, he is lying & gaslighting his support like he is gaslightin…
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Business

Saipan Chamber announces award categories for gala night

Business News

(SCC) —  The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the five distinguished award categories for our 2025 Annual Business Person of the Year & Board Installation Gala, beginning with the prestigious award, the 2025 Business Person of the Year Award, following the Chamber awards …
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Regional/World

Marshalls court awards $29M for ship grounding damage

Regional, World

MAJURO — The Marshall Islands Environmental Protection Authority has won $29 million in damages for the grounding of a fish supply ship on a reef in this western Pacific nation in 2019 — but can it collect from the company and its insurer?
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National

In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

National

“Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” Trump said in a speech that lasted less than 20 minutes and was delivered at a jarringly rapid-fire pace.
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