News - Northern Mariana Islands

On Oct. 10, Gov. Arnold I Palacios, Franklin Babauta, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Special Assistant, and Betty Terlaje, acting director of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp., met virtually with news media at a Utility Preparedness briefing.

Associate Professor Kuan-Ju Chen, UOG, writes a Letter to the Editor

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.

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.