MBJ Life

MBJ Life spoke with working parents in 2017 to see how they aligned parenting with dual careers. Almost a decade later, we checked back to see how the families are doing now, juggling busy working days with their children’s schooling and activity schedules.

Typical day wear in the islands is an island style shirt and long pants for men. But there are occasions when protocol, dress code or the weather dictates that the best option to make a statement is a traditional suit for men, or a jacket.

Women have a little more leeway as fashion includes less structured jackets.

Have a look at the MBJ Life Images and see where these islands figures fall on the suit spectrum.

FINA SISU, Saipan — She took a viral Middle Eastern confection and turned it into one of Saipan’s most sought-after desserts—putting a once “hidden café” firmly on the map in the process.

Chocolate has been one of the most stable market segments within the global food and confectionary industry.

Persistence and purpose can be driving attributes of successful businesspeople. But we all had to start somewhere. Along the way each of us learns from a mentor or through experience the valuable lessons that define our style of management, and what we believe to be our guiding lights, and so with maturity comes wisdom. Leading and longtime businesspeople in the islands share one important lesson that they have learned along the way.

Guam residents are not only fond of eating out, they enjoy snacks to keep their energy level high and for sheer enjoyment. Here are some of the multiple offerings available on-island, and some familiar businesspeople with their favorite snacks.

For Jay and Jacob Jones, their respective transitions into the family business weren’t difficult considering their shared love for vehicles. They’re both family members and employees of Triple J Enterprises Inc. which has different subsidiaries in Guam and in the region. But how does this father and son dynamic play out in business? Let’s take a closer look.