Effective May 1, 2018, the Nutrition Assistance Program will extend hours of operation for its Certification Unit from 8am to 6pm, Mondays through Fridays, with the exception of holidays. The extension of work hours is meant to help working households who may not be able to avail...

Effective Oct. 1, 2017, the local food stamp program, administered by the Nutrition Assistance Program office, increased its income eligibility standards by 14 percent. The income eligibility standards, commonly referred to as the “income guidelines” or “income brackets,” are the...

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, and the National Disability Rights Network have created a campaign that seeks to raise awareness about...

Chamber to host installation dinner The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will not be having a general membership meeting in January due to the Chamber hosting the installation dinner this month every year. It will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Hibiscus Hall, Fiesta Resort...