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

4-H Marianas Celebrates National 4-H Week with “Beyond Ready” Theme SAIPAN — Youth across the CNMI celebrated the 2025 National 4-H Week from October 5 to 11, highlighting leadership, community service, and youth empowerment under the theme “Beyond Ready.” The week began with a proclamation signing at the NMC Library on October 4, attended by Governor David Apatang, 4-H Marianas Board President Victoria Deleon Guerrero, NMC-CREES Acting Dean Ashley Sikayun, and 4-H members Amy Soliman and Jesse