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THE One-Stop Business Permitting Center on Capital Hill has processed registrations for about 30 new businesses and more than 100 renewals since opening more than a month ago.

DOCTOR Joshua Wise, general manager of PHI Pharmacy, was named the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Business Person of the Year.

ASSOCIATE Justice Perry Borja Inos submitted his resignation on Monday morning, Gov. David M. Apatang confirmed.

THE Marianas Visitors Authority failed to follow key procurement and payroll procedures during fiscal year 2023, resulting in three significant internal control deficiencies, according to an independent audit covering fiscal years 2022 and 2023.

THE Department of Public Safety arrested a 45-year-old man Monday morning after a reported vandalism incident in Oleai.

HAGÅTÑA (ABC Pacific/Pacnews) — For the tiny island called “the tip of America’s spear” in the Pacific, it can be hard to say no to the United States government.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the CNMI Congressional Delegate) — Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds shared an update with the community regarding ongoing issues affecting Employment Authorization Document or EAD renewal applications for individuals with CNMI Long-Term Resident Status, commonly referred to…

(Press Release) — On Jan. 16, 2026, the Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2026-ADM 002-MSC, In Re Judiciary’s Limited Hours of Operation Due to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reductions.

(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is pleased to welcome Dr. Melody Angel as the newest primary care provider at the Rota Health Center, where she will begin a two-year contract serving the island of Rota.

(NMC) — Individuals on Rota interested in furthering their education and pursuing a degree at Northern Marianas College are encouraged to attend NMC’s free information session on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.