$50 paid interview study recruiting Chamorro and Carolinian adults in the Marianas
SAIPAN — Chelsea King, a doctoral student at Harvard University, is recruiting participants for her dissertation research and will conduct two-hour virtual interviews focused on Chamorro and Carolinian identity and life in the Marianas.
Rota SBDC to host no-cost federal contracting training January 13–14
ROTA — The Rota Small Business Development Center will host a no-cost Federal Contracting Training on January 13-14 at the Northern Marianas College Rota Center Computer Lab, with identical sessions offered both days.
The training is designed to help local businesses navigate SAM.gov registration and understand federal contracting requirements, including how to register properly, maintain compliance, and troubleshoot common issues.
SBDC said the training will also help businesses prepare for an Industry Day on January 29, where federal contracting opportunities will be highlighted. Each day includes a group session from 9-11am and one-on-one support from 12:30-2pm.
CNMI runners Nash Santos and Nathania Tan compete at 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Northern Marianas Athletics sent a small team to the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida, with U20 runner Victor Nash Santos and Open Women’s 10K competitor Nathania Tan representing the CNMI.
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
NEW YORK (AP) — Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions of dollars but drew immediate opposition from an industry that has been in his corner.
Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce elects 2026 board officers, announces January 15 membership meeting
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce announced the results of its Board of Directors election for the 2026 term, naming Myracle Mugol as president, Ksenia Quinata as vice president, Corine Benavente Chaco as treasurer, and Judy Rosario as secretary.
“Play ball!” MVA opens new pitchers’ bullpen at Oleai Sports Complex in Saipan
SAIPAN — The Marianas Visitors Authority marked the opening of a new pitchers’ bullpen at the Oleai Sports Complex in Saipan, with Lieutenant Governor Dennis Mendiola throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
