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Acting Commissioner of Education Jaqueline Che clarified Wednesday that the Public School System’s $4.9 million in unrestricted “lapse” funds is not hidden, but a deliberate financial cushion designed to maintain operational stability during emergencies. Che addressed the Senate Fiscal Affairs Comm…

Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho said the Public School System is preparing to move into the next phase of its austerity measures — the furlough of employees — if the funding gap is not resolved. The $7 million shortfall comes as the revised budget submitted by Governor David M. Ap…

The Commonwealth has lost one of its most beloved and influential leaders. Diego Tenorio Benavente, whose public service spanned more than two decades, built a career defined not by political ambition but by a quiet, unwavering devotion to the people he served. Benavente was known for his calm deme…

The CNMI Board of Parole on Wednesday approved the parole application of Joy I. Fred, who is serving time for kidnapping, while denying the applications of Randy Igisomar and Carlos A. Ramangmou. Board Chairman Christopher Leon Guerrero said parole decisions are made by majority vote. “Fred got a g…

The Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is asking for the public’s help regarding a disturbance that occurred near Relox Bar in Western Garapan on Nov. 16. According to DPS, officers responded to the scene at around 3:50 a.m. and found that two men had been involved in a phy…

(UOG) -The University of Guam strengthened its presence in STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) at the 2025 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference, where three UOG students earned nati…