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Two of Saipan’s longtime restaurants have permanently closed in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, adding J’s Restaurant’s longtime San Jose location and Oleai Beach Bar & Grill to a growing list of familiar businesses that have disappeared from the island’s economic landscape.

OLEAI, Saipan — The Northern Marianas Sports Association is banking on upgraded sports facilities — led by continued improvements at the Oleai Sports Complex — to transform the commonwealth into a larger sports tourism destination, attracting more international athletes, competitions and overseas training camps while creating new opportunities for the visitor economy.

GARAPAN, Saipan — The Marianas Visitors Authority is doubling down on sports tourism as a key pillar of the commonwealth's visitor economy, saying athletic events not only attract international competitors but also generate hotel stays, restaurant sales, transportation demand, retail spending, and worldwide exposure that benefits businesses across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The Marshall Islands government and Nauru Airlines signed an agreement in mid-July “to facilitate the commencement and development of regular passenger and freight air services between Majuro and Honolulu.”

A wave of new businesses has launched across Guam, expanding the island's dining, entertainment, and specialty retail sectors despite ongoing supply chain and operational headwinds.

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — “They could have said you are ‘nowhere near being ready,’ but they didn’t,” Marshall Islands fisheries Director Glen Joseph said in an interview on June 19. “Instead, they gave us five items to respond to.”

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CAPITOL HILL, Saipan — More than $52 million in federal disaster assistance and loan offers have been committed to the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, as recovery efforts increasingly transition from emergency response to rebuilding the Commonwealth's economy.