Guam officials issue box jellyfish warning; higher-risk dates set for February 9–11
Mangilao, Guam — Guam Department of Agriculture’s Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources is advising the public to be alert for box jellyfish in coastal waters and along shorelines, including reef flats where they may be in the water or washed up on beaches.
King-Hinds: USCIS confirms errors affecting some C37 work permit renewals; correct fee is $520
Washington, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said her office is hearing from a growing number of CNMI long-term residents in the C37 category who are running into problems renewing their work permits, including applications that were returned by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or left pending without receipt notices.
Northern Marianas College to host free Summer, Fall info session on Rota on February 3
ROTA — Northern Marianas College Rota Center will host a free information session for residents interested in enrolling for the Summer and Fall semesters, with staff available to help participants through admissions and financial aid opportunities.
CUC warns of sewage odor in Sadog Tasi, Puerto Rico areas February 4
SAIPAN — Selling something strange in your neighborhood? The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation said residents in the Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico areas may notice a sewage odor later this week as it activates the Sadog Tasi Wastewater Treatment Plant.
PHI Pharmacy’s Dr. Joshua Wise named Saipan Chamber’s 2025 Business Person of the Year
SAIPAN — Dr. Joshua Wise, general manager of PHI Pharmacy, was recognized as the Saipan Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Person of the Year during the Chamber’s annual awards and board installation gala on Saturday evening, January 31 at the Kensington Hotel.
CHCC welcomes Dr. Melody Angel as new primary care provider for Rota Health Center
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation has added a new primary care provider for Rota, welcoming Dr. Melody Angel to the Rota Health Center on a two-year contract to serve the island community.