Earlier this month, University of Guam TRiO Programs director Yoichi Rengiil received the Walter O. Mason Jr. Award—the highest and most prestigious award given to a TRiO professional—by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). Rengiil is the first TRiO director from the...

The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. needs an estimated $124.7 million and not $321 million for its infrastructure replacement and improvement project for Saipan. CUC acting executive director Gary P. Camacho disclosed the correct figure during yesterday’s CUC board meeting. Asked...

Third of four parts Land and zoning issues also have a significant impact in the CNMI, especially when it comes to the environment, according to the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Roadmap. Rapid development, expanded population, zoning issues, and lack of...

In recent past, there was opposition by both the administration and gaming commission to tax Best Sunshine beyond the 5 percent business gross receipts tax. This because of the $37 million it remits to the NMI for various programs. The excuse trumpeted: it is not the right time!...