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CITING the hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the CNMI Marine Sports Association is seeking economic assistance from the Commonwealth government. Nahidul Islam of Sakura Marine Sports Company and an authorized representative of the association said they have sent letters to the Office of the…

During its Saipan annual employee appreciation party — this year’s theme was “Wild West — at the Ayuyu residence on Dec. 20, 2021, McDonald’s recognized its Employees of the Year for their outstanding job performances, teamwork, and dedication. From left, McDonald’s vice president Joe E. Ayuy…

TRIPLE J on Tuesday announced that former Assistant Attorney General Jose Mafnas Jr. is its new corporate counsel. “I am grateful to be a new member of Triple J’s team as it continues to bring exciting developments to communities throughout the Pacific,” Mafnas said in an email to Variety. Ac…

(Reuters) — Apple Inc said on Monday it has closed all of its 12 New York City stores to indoor shopping as cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant surged across the United States. Customers will be able to pick up online orders at the stores, an Apple spokesperson said. The affected stores includ…

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s factory output jumped at the fastest pace on record in November, as easing global supply chain bottlenecks helped car production leap out of its recent slump, lifting prospects for a strong fourth-quarter economic rebound. But while improved manufacturing conditions …

NEW YORK (Reuters) — In a more typical time, burnout is an exception. In the era of Covid, it almost feels like the norm. According to Jennifer Moss, organizations should take a hard look in the mirror for fostering cultures of overwork that make things worse. The author, speaker and workplace well…

(Reuters) — Shares of U.S. airlines and other travel-related companies fell on Monday as rising Omicron cases and weather-related problems forced the cancellation of hundreds more flights, leaving travelers stranded across the country during the holidays. Over 800 flights were canceled within, into…

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) — Initial public offerings or IPOs around the world raised a record $594 billion in 2021, riding the coattails of stock market rallies, yet often disappointing investors with their subsequent stock performance. Companies ranging from technology start-ups to blank-check acq…

(Press Release) — 2021 has truly been an unforgettable year, and it should end with remarkable moments at Kensington. On New Year’s Eve, Kensington will prepare a fireworks show with a celebration in the sky for a better year to come! The best spot to enjoy the fireworks will be at Ocean Grill, the…

LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) — Qatar plans to invest at least $10 billion in U.S. ports and has approached international banks for financing help, three finance sources say, in an infrastructure spree that reflects the Gulf country’s deepening ties with Washington. The Middle East and Western sourc…