The Japanese community in the Commonwealth is gearing up to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Japanese Emperor Akihito on Dec. 6 at the Grandvrio Resort Saipan. The Consular Office of Japan will host a reception in honor of the birthday of his majesty at the Fiesta Hall of...

The CNMI economy continues to climb from many years of slump based on the 2015 data compiled by U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released yesterday. The Commonwealth’s economy increased by 0.7 percent, from 2.8 percent in 2014 to 3.5 percent in 2015, the same year when Saipan...

A non-government group, the Matua Riders, was recently the beneficiary of a $1,000 donation, thanks to the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3457, The donation, made Tuesday, will be used to support the Matua Riders’ annual Christmas Spirit Run across the island. A Matua Rider, Pete...

Sai Sei quickly regrouped to beat Rubak, 28-16, in their game in the 2016 Masters Baseball League last Monday night at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Sai Sei, which absorbed is first loss last Friday (against the Old Stars) after a 2-0 start, took early control...