Business

(NMC) — Casa Urashima is the latest business to sign on as a Northern Marianas College ProaPerks Partner, joining many other businesses and organizations. All card-carrying members of the NMC ProaPerks program can now receive free sorbet with dinner (available for dine-in customers only.) The NMC P…

TINIAN — Island residents interviewed by Variety expressed their appreciation for the recent grand opening of Triple J’s Tinian Western Lodge, Bar-K-Diner & Drive-In and Hertz Rent-A-Car office. “With our struggling economy trying to stay afloat, it’s good to see Triple J open their businesses …

(SMA) — Star  Marianas Air Inc. announced Tuesday that  Jose Cruz has been promoted to the position of vice president of operations and  safety  for the Tinian-based airline.  Cruz, a native of Tinian, has served as the manager of the airline’s safety department, overseeing the company’s safety man…

TINIAN (Press Release) — Triple J hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 12, to officially open new Triple J Tinian Developments: the Tinian Western Lodge and Hertz Rent-A-Car office for travelers, the Bar-K-Diner & Drive-In with take-away options for family platters, and also a Drive…

(NMC) — Sushi catering company Ocean Candy is the latest business to sign on as a Northern Marianas College ProaPerks Partner, joining many other businesses and organizations. Ocean Candy is now a proud NMC ProaPerks partner. All card carrying members of the NMC ProaPerks program can receive 10% of…

(Reuters) —  Shares of companies that have invested in bitcoin have vastly outperformed on Wall Street in 2021 and are extending their gains thanks to Tesla’s $1.5 billion bet on the soaring digital currency. A car with a sign “Buy Bitcoin” written in snow is pictured in Stockholm, Sweden on Jan. 1…

(Press Release) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the CNMI Small Business Development Center, is hosting a free webinar, “Understanding the Changes to the U.S. Congress New Relief Package” on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The event includes a presentation from Ken Luja…

(NMC) — To continue to strengthen its efforts in promoting economic development and in advancing entrepreneurial activities in the Commonwealth, the CNMI Small Business Development Center is now hosted at Northern Marianas College. The SBDC aims to support the growth and economic development in the…

TAMUNING, Guam (Press Release) — Docomo Pacific, regional leader in innovation, telecommunications, & entertainment, tests new driverless concept cart “SC-1,” manufactured by Sony Corporation, and powered by Docomo Pacific5G. The SC-1 cart manufactured by Sony Corporation. Docomo Pacific photo …

HONOLULU, Hawaii (BOH) — Bank of Hawaii announces a touchless way for its debit card customers to pay for in-person purchases at retailers with its new contactless debit cards. Bank of Hawaii is the only local bank to roll out a full mass reissue of contactless cards. The bank will replace debit ca…