The home of former Department of Public Safety spokesperson Tom Blas was broken in midday last Sunday leaving his daughter brutally beaten. Blas’ daughter is currently at the Commonwealth Health Center getting checked for the bruises she sustained during the attack. Blas...

Saipan Chamber of Commerce president Velma Palacios said local businesses were already feeling the pinch of the government’s austerity measure even before Gov. Ralph DLG Torres issued a 72-hour work schedule. “Austerity measures have been in effect for the CNMI government for...

In a celebration of long-honored traditions and culture, May was designated Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  “This month, and every month, we honor the more than 20 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who call America home, including those...

The CNMI recently welcomed a new Japanese consul to replace former consul Kinji Shinoda, who has retired. Newly-appointed Japanese Consul to the CNMI Kazuhiko Ono made his public debut at the 13th Annual Nenpou Shinkyou Denomination Memorial Ceremony last week. Ono, who arrived...