CNMI SBDC Expands Business Advising Team Through Partnership with Island Training Solutions SAIPAN — The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, hosted by Northern Marianas College, has expanded its business advising capacity through a new partnership with Island Training Solutions (ITS). The collaboration brings three experienced business professionals — James “Jim” Arenovski, Jill Arenovski, and Alex Hu — onto the SBDC team as Business Advisors under ITS. This partnership double

The CNMI Public School System outlined the anticipated effects of the federal government shutdown at its Wednesday night board meeting. Federal Programs Officer Jacqueline Che told the CNMI Board of Education that formula grants are expected to continue. In her report, Che said core federal programs such as Title I, Title II, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Career Technical Education are all “forward-funded” and should continue without interruption. Che noted, however, that

Following the completion of the Beach Road improvement project, the CNMI Department of Public Safety has seen a rise in traffic violations. One driver was caught speeding at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone.Marianas Press’ Thomas Manglona II joined CNMI DPS Highway Patrol Traffic Investigations Supervisor Sgt. Adrian Mendiola on patrol to learn how officers are working to keep Saipan’s roads safe.With 23,000 registered vehicles and 16,000 licensed drivers in the CNMI, Mendiola says traffic enforcement re