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As publicly stated by the Marianas Visitors Authority, both T’way Air and Jeju Air are currently facing operational challenges on the Saipan route due to broader industry conditions, including a strong U.S. dollar, regulatory seat-capacity obligations on the Korea–Guam route following the Korean Ai…

“CEIA is the tide that lifts all boats,” said Commonwealth Economic Incentive Authority Chairman Anthony Torres as he addressed the Saipan Chamber of Commerce recently, outlining an ambitious vision to transform the CNMI’s long-term economic future through aggressive global marketing, streamlined i…

THE Department of Public Lands last week updated the Senate Resources, Economic Development and Workforce Committee on public land leases with major hotels and other tourist destinations, including Managaha and several golf resorts.

THE Commonwealth Utilities Corp. board of directors on Tuesday unanimously authorized management to petition the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission to implement a six‑month Fuel Adjustment Charge recovery process, allowing additional interim petitions in the event of under‑ or over‑recovery.

(MVA) — The Marianas Visitors Authority is inviting online digital storytellers to apply for its newly launched Content Creators Program, a collaborative initiative designed to help amplify the Marianas Far From Ordinary brand around the world.

(Office of the CNMI Governor) — Governor David M. Apatang has formally submitted a series of judicial nominations to the CNMI Senate aimed at ensuring continuity, stability, and effective leadership within the Commonwealth’s judicial system.

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Monday announced his appointment of three jurists: Superior Court Presiding Judge Roberto C. Naraja as Supreme Court associate justice; Associate Judge Joseph James N. Camacho as presiding judge; and former Attorney General Joey Patrick San Nicolas as associate judge.

THE Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust envisions a CNMI where residents can access high-quality healthcare without leaving home — supported by a locally trained workforce and modern medical infrastructure.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang said Monday that he is 100% in support of Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ proposal to extend the CNMI-Only Transitional Worker program for another 10 years.