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TOKYO, Japan — The Japanese government has taken over decision-making linked to the development of the U.S. Marine Corps base at Henoko, in north-east Okinawa, after the prefectural governor defied a series of court orders to approve new construction work at the site. The decision is the first time the Japanese government has applied an execution by proxy legal mechanism.

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The continuing dire power situation in Majuro prompted incoming President Hilda C. Heine — elected for a second term Jan. 2 after a four-year hiatus — to make power one of the top priorities on her new government’s agenda.

On Jan. 4 the Ada family through Ada’s Trust and Investment celebrated the purchase of the $4.3 million Blessed Diego Saint Pedro Shrine through a blessing at the property.

Putting your imagination and dedication to the test is a common trend in small businesses in Guam that seek to offer the market new ideas.

GARAPAN, Saipan — It seems like forever that a major portion of Beach Road has become one large construction site.

Nearly a decade in the works a request for proposal for the construction of a new Simon Sanchez High School was issued on Jan. 8.

Guam officials are hoping that by about April this year, they’ll have approval of their plan for a $156 million initiative that aims to make telecommunications more affordable and accessible to all residents.

Just some of the stories and photos the Journal brought you exclusively or first in 2023.

There are plenty of fresh business offerings in Saipan for residents and visitors alike to experience.