. A continuing saga Opinion: Editorial Posted on: Dec 08, 2025 Share this News A continuing saga The clock is ticking until the next governor of Guam takes office in January 2027.
. Coming home to Guam, calling in bets on the island and the delight of chocolate Opinion: Plain English Posted on: Dec 08, 2025 Share this News Coming home to Guam, calling in bets on the island and the delight of chocolate As I write, the first of two U.S. carriers to visit the island is berthed at Naval Base Guam. Let’s leave geopolitical considerations aside and the politically correct attitude that Guam is “the homeland.”
. Open and shut case Economic variations: The Matcha Tokyo opens, Tony Romas reopens; two others close News: Guam Posted on: Dec 08, 2025 Share this News Open and shut case Economic variations: The Matcha Tokyo opens, Tony Romas reopens; two others close In Guam’s turbulent economic landscape, a new restaurant opens, and one restaurant is saved from permanent closure. Reflecting the difficulty of the economy, two businesses have closed doors.
. Beauty, golf, groceries, cabinets, and caskets diversify NMI’s business landscape News: Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Dec 08, 2025 Share this News Beauty, golf, groceries, cabinets, and caskets diversify NMI’s business landscape Even in a cautious economic climate, business activity across the Northern Mariana Islands is showing surprising pockets of resilience.
. Amateur radio in Saipan and Guam still has fans using the radio waves News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Dec 05, 2025 Share this News Amateur radio in Saipan and Guam still has fans using the radio waves GARAPAN, Saipan and YIGO, Guam — Romeo “Bong” Malasarte and Eddie Williams are among the few remaining enthusiasts of the once-popular hobby of amateur radio on Saipan.
. Longtime shipping executive William Keldermans passes away News: Palau Department: Obituaries Posted on: Dec 05, 2025 Share this News Longtime shipping executive William Keldermans passes away William M. Keldermans, for many years the general manager of Palau Shipping Co., passed away Oct. 27, according to Palau Shipping.
. Marshall Islands abuzz over universal basic income program News: Marshall Islands Posted on: Dec 05, 2025 Share this News Marshall Islands abuzz over universal basic income program MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The conversation in the lead up to the Thanksgiving weekend in Majuro was dominated by the word “Enra.”
. New membership, data tools and 2026 convenings signal a turning point for the non-profit sector Opinion: Columns Posted on: Dec 05, 2025 Share this News New membership, data tools and 2026 convenings signal a turning point for the non-profit sector Nonprofits in the Northern Mariana Islands have long contributed to the social and cultural fabric of our islands. What is gaining broader recognition today is their growing role in community stability and economic resilience. As public needs expand and operating environments become more complex, the nonprofit sector — which participates in local economic activity much like small businesses — is becoming an essential partner in the CNMI’s economic and social landscape.
. Rising crime meets rising cost Commercial security demand up, gun sales down News: Guam Posted on: Dec 05, 2025 Share this News Rising crime meets rising cost Commercial security demand up, gun sales down According to the latest crime statistics reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Guam saw increases in both violent and property crime in recent months.