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Veterans to receive laptops under new program

Local News

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis James Mendiola have launched Operation Governor’s Digital Connect, an initiative aimed at providing veterans with access to digital economic opportunities.
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Apatang signs revised budget with line-item vetoes

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GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Tuesday afternoon signed the revised fiscal year 2026 spending plan appropriating $138.9 million for government operations and personnel, with line-item vetoes.
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Garapan pedestrian dies after crash

Local News

A 57-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck on Dec. 14 in Garapan has died from his injuries, the Department of Public Safety said.
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Marianas Bingo opens in San Antonio

Local News

NUMBERS International Inc. opened its Marianas Bingo on Friday, on the second floor of Afetna Building in San Antonio.
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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

Independent prosecutor term begins, relocation to FSM awaits release of funds

Letters to the Editor

ON Dec. 1, 2025, I signed my written oath of office and began my six-year term as the Federated State of Micronesia’s first Independent Prosecutor.
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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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Opinions

When 60 days is ‘enough,’ you’ve already decided we don’t matter

Columnists

THE recent Grist article, “What changed for deep-sea mining in 2025? Everything,” makes one thing unmistakably clear: deep-sea mining is not advancing because the science is settled or because communities consent — it is advancing because power has decided it will.
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BC’s Tales of the Pacific ǀ Human nature unchained

Columnists

LIKE a great many of you, part of my high school curriculum included reading “Lord of the Flies,” which turned out to be one of the best and one of the worst things that ever happened to me. Captivated by the story itself, I eagerly devoured page after page until the tragic end, but my relationship…
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Business

Stocks, precious metals rise; yen on intervention watch

Business News

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Asia shares rose alongside precious metals on Tuesday as momentum buying from investors extended ahead of the festive holidays, with an advanced reading on U.S. GDP expected later in the day.
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Regional/World

Bondi attack suspects kept to themselves during Philippines stay, hotel staffer recalls

Regional, World

DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Reuters) — When the two gunmen accused of attacking a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, they kept to themselves most of the time and barely left their room, a hotel staff member said. When they did, it was almost always ar…
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National

Guam’s PUC approves base rate and LEAC changes, average residential bill to go up about $10

National, Regional

HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — The Public Utilities Commission has approved the base rate increase and the reduction in the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause for Guam Power Authority billings.
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