Men who have reached the age of 40 must take an annual rectal examination for the early detection of prostate cancer. When they reach the age of 50, they must take a PSA or blood test aside from the annual rectal examination

Both the Northern Marianas College and the Public School System are investing resources to address the Y2K problem brought by the new millennium.

While economic indicators in the Northern Marianas are on the downside, the half-a-billion-dollar banking industry showed a sign of hope amid a crisis, posting a modest growth of 2.5 percent to $535.97 million in 1998 from year-ago figures.

The Lite Coed League kicked off, last Sunday at the Microl Beach baseball field, to a good start.