The CNMI State Board of Education has repeated its call on the need for opening new junior and senior high schools to accommodate the increasing student population, most especially in the southern area of Saipan. BOE chair MaryLou S. Ada said that they are looking for local funding sources since the federal grants that the Public School System receives can’t be used for construction purposes like building additional classrooms. “We have emphasized that to [PSS interim commissioner] Glenn...

The Northern Islands Mayor’s Office has been working on improvements to the Northern Islands to incorporate civilization while also maintaining the islands’ purity. During the Rotary Club of Saipan weekly meeting last Tuesday Kelly Tenorio, Northern Islands Mayor’s Office project...

A Tinian senator along with a local agricultural organization is looking forward to setting up its own slaughterhouse suitable to the island as it receives the pledge of Gov. Ralph DLG Torres. Sen. Jude Hofschneider (R-Tinian), in an interview yesterday, said that the Tinian...

The Marianas Visitors Authority has partnered with Samsonite Korea, the worldwide leader in superior travel luggage and accessories, on a consumer promotion targeting summer vacation season. Five lucky winners of the promotion will receive a Saipan travel voucher including...