With rapidly evolving security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, “there is an unusual need for unquestioning adherence to the political decision already made” to relocate Okinawa-based Marines to Guam, and to maintain the United States’ commitment to Japan, according to the...

Alpha Males worked its way back from an early loss and ruled the Tinian leg of the 3×3 Hoopfest Marianas 2017 after beating Busta in the finals, 16-11, last Sunday at the Tinian Gymnasium. Alpha Males, which bowed to Typhoons in its opening game, 16-21, drew 5 points apiece...

The Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation last Friday passed three rezoning bills in separate locations. House Local Bill 20-18, authored by Rep. Alice Igitol (R-Saipan), seeks to transform two lots in Tanapag from village residential to a tourist resort district....

Gov. Ralph DLG Torres is confident that a budget would be enacted on time and avert a government shutdown. In a statement by press secretary Kevin Bautista, he quoted Torres as saying he is optimistic that the budget bill would be enacted before the start of fiscal year 2018...