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SAIPAN — Businesses openings may have slowed in Saipan due to economic uncertainties, but existing businesses apparently see some light at the end of the tunnel. In recent months, there have been renovations to old or opening of new restaurants, electric vehicle charging stations made available to customers, and new spa treatments for the health conscious.

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — A new workers compensation law goes into effect Oct. 2 with the requirement that all employers in the Marshall Islands obtain insurance to cover worker injuries and medical care needed as a result of on-the-job injuries. Just days before it is implemented, Saipan-based insurance companies involved in potentially providing insurance for the worker compensation program have pushed back at greatly reduced rates.

An estimated $1 million was invested into Golfxpresso, Guam's newest spot for golf enthusiasts or those who are interested in learning without having to worry about the weather or cost of a round of golf.

The Department of Public Works will be holding a public meeting on the Guam Transportation Improvement Plan (GTIP) on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Japan’s Trusted Traveler program is now open for new applications and entry to the country via automated gates.

A $1,240,411 grant aims to reduce invasive species in U.S. territories and Freely Associated States. This grant, from the U.S. Department of Interior follows a $1.4 million grant for coral reef management and protection, according to a press release.

Everybody has something that they are willing to splurge on, spend time and money on that brings them joy and makes all the difference to the hard work they do – luxuries and sometimes simple pleasures. Several businesspeople shared with MBJ what makes them happy.