The last two walls blocking the CNMI Junior All-Stars' way to the 2009 World Series were tough ones and team manager Thelma Mizer is proud that the CNMI bets managed to survive those hurdles.....full story

As we contemplate the promise of Chinese tourism in the proximate tropics, one unremarkable footnote seemed obvious: China's tourists would arrive on airliners built in the United States (Boeing) or Europe (Airbus).....full story

I love my dad because he is my idol. My dad has always been a great person to look up to. He is not just a role model to me and my siblings, he is a role model to everyone. He sets good examples and he's been an influence to many people. If it wasn't for my dad, I wouldn't be who I am today.....full story

Continental Airlines last week announced that it is taking delivery this week of another new Boeing 737-900ER, which is painted with a retro livery to commemorate the airline's 75th anniversary on July 15, 2009.....full story

Tomorrow, July 4, the CNMI will celebrate Liberation Day with a lot of heart, but without a bang. ....full story

The Fitial administration renewed its call for a legislative initiative that would allow the government to issue pension obligation bonds and called for further spending cuts to cushion the impact of Monday's court ruling that would require the government to pay the Retirement Fund $231.6 million in damages.....full story

For the first time since the start of 2009, local automotive dealers saw a spike in the monthly sales of new vehicles in June compared to a year ago partly due to aggressive marketing and promotions.....full story

CNMI Rep. Gregorio “Kilili” C. Sablan (Ind-MP) said yesterday that he has received word from the Centers for Disease Control that lab kits are being shipped to the Naval Hospital in Guam for testing suspected cases of H1N1, swine flu, in the Northern Marianas. The Naval Hospital is the closest facility able to run the diagnostic tests.....full story

• With H1N1 in Guam, DPH urges calm
• Fitial hopes $1B casino project on Tinian pushes through
• DPW application for ARRA grant OK'd