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Dec 29, 20224 min read

GCEA thanks its partners for another year of progress toward economic recovery

Friday, December 30, 2022 As we mark the end of 2022, the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) looks back on a year of growing...

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Dec 22, 20223 min read

We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Friday, December 23, 2022 The days leading up to Christmas are exciting and full of anticipation about celebrations and sharing love and...

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Dec 16, 20223 min read

The Christmas season unites businesses and our community

Friday, December 16, 2022 One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is that it creates a sense of warmth and togetherness. As...

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Dec 9, 20223 min read

The GCEA’s Christmas Decorating Contest promotes holiday cheer in all schools and businesses

Friday, December 9, 2022 Every Christmas, I look forward to seeing and hearing about the Christmas spirit in the community. Villages...

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Dec 2, 20223 min read

The MVA introduces a Mini Christmas Village that will light up Garapan Fishing Base

Friday, December 2, 2022 Christmas in the Marianas is one of the Marianas Visitors Authority's (MVA) most popular annual signature...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read

GCEA thanks non-profit organizations and churches for improving lives during the holidays

Thursday, November 24, 2022 The holidays have arrived. Today, families across the Marianas are gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving with...

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Nov 18, 20223 min read

A newly developed Garapan Core will greatly benefit our economy

Friday, November 18, 2022 The Office of Planning and Development, in partnership with the US Department of Commerce's Economic...

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Nov 11, 20223 min read

Veterans Day Ceremony recognizes all veterans for their service

Friday, November 11, 2022 Within the year, there are only two days dedicated to our armed forces -- Memorial Day and Veterans Day. On...

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Nov 4, 20223 min read

Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan is now open to welcome guests to the Marianas

Friday, November 04, 2022 The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) along with key Crowne Plaza Resort management and Tan Holdings...

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Oct 28, 20223 min read

Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Trunk or Treat event is a great way for our community to come together

Friday, October 28, 2022 The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL) is the Marianas’ information hub, preserving its cultural heritage and...

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Oct 21, 20223 min read

Marianas School Pride encourages students to lead beautification efforts

Friday, October 21, 2022 When students step onto their campus in the mornings, the first thing they see is the main entrance of the...

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Oct 14, 20224 min read

CNMI SBDC Network provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to further their career through SEED to Sail

Friday, October 14, 2022 When you have faith as wide as the ocean, the possibilities are limitless. The CNMI Small Business Development...

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Oct 7, 20223 min read

New and returning visitors welcomed to Bisita Luta and Saint San Francisco De Borja festival

Friday, October 7, 2022 Rota has earned the reputation of being the friendliest island in the world thanks to the many tourists who have...

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Sep 30, 20223 min read

GCEA’s 10-year plan provides ideas for sustainable growth for our economy

Friday, September 30, 2022 As the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) finishes its second year of activities, the task at hand...

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Sep 22, 20224 min read

Marianas School Pride is a partner of Our Public School’s Campaign in making a difference

Friday, September 23, 2022 Gearing up for the Marianas School Pride (MSP) launch this Monday, the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers...

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Sep 16, 20223 min read

New mural project part of GCEA’s 2nd Anniversary Community Project in Rota

Friday, September 16, 2022 Murals have a long history in American art, dating back to John Trumbull's proposal for the Capitol in...

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Sep 9, 20224 min read

September 2022 Marks Field of Heroes’ 7th Anniversary in The Marianas

Friday, September 9, 2022 Seven years ago, I was tasked with creating an event or experience that our community could look forward to...

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Sep 2, 20223 min read

Labor Day 2022 has a new significance as we honor all service workers

Friday, September 2, 2022 As we celebrate Labor Day 2022 this September 5th, I’d like for us to reflect on the challenges we have...

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Aug 26, 20223 min read

4-H Marianas Camp Maga’lahi summer camp expanding to include more topics and youth activities

Friday, August 26, 2022 In early August, the 4-H Marianas concluded its annual 4-H Camp Maga’lahi on Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. The 4-H...

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Aug 19, 20223 min read

Friends of Business Summit brought our community together to support small businesses

Friday, August 12, 2022 It has been a week since the Saipan Chamber of Commerce with the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network...