Kagman High School survived Saipan Southern High Schools' second half rally to eke out a 59-57 victory in the boys varsity division of the 2008-2009 MISO Basketball League Thursday night at the Marianas High School Gymnasium.....full story

The Commonwealth might be small and off the beaten path, but it's actually an easy place to do business. I'm talking about the business-to-business realm. Most business are informal, able to get things done, and able to communicate effectively. It can, actually, spoil us.....full story

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Ronald E. Cannoles has been promoted to executive vice president and manager of Bank of Hawaii's Pacific Islands Division, which includes Guam, Saipan, Palau, and American Samoa.....full story

Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Villagomez and co-defendants James and Joaquina Santos yesterday pleaded not guilty to the new bribery and other charges filed against them in federal court. ....full story

The new Guam-CNMI visa waiver program is not closing the door on the Russian and Chinese tourism markets, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official told more than 100 people during an information session yesterday at American Memorial Park. ....full story

All past and present Commissioners of the CNMI Public School System made their historic first meeting yesterday at the Chamolinian Room of the Hyatt Regency Saipan.....full story

The new year coincides with a new act coming to Saipan and R&B band Art East will make its debut tonight when it headlines Club V's 11th back-to-back party with outgoing group Street Beat.....full story

• Elocution contest winners to speak at MLK Day
• Final days to submit nominations for '09 Employer Support Award
• Camacho wants govt ethics test for public officials