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Regional officials continue digital efforts despite loss of $6.7M in Digital Equity Act grants .

Regional officials continue digital efforts despite loss of $6.7M in Digital Equity Act grants

  • News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
  •   Posted on: May 19, 2025
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Officials in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are continuing efforts to bridge the digital divide after receiving notice that a combined $6.7 million in Digital Equity Act grants has been terminated due to federal concerns with constitutionality.
 
McDonald's plans to expand in Guam, FSM, and Palau; NMI expansion halted .

McDonald's plans to expand in Guam, FSM, and Palau; NMI expansion halted

  • News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau
  •   Posted on: May 19, 2025
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DANDAN, Saipan — Longtime McDonald's franchise owner Jose C. Ayuyu said he is continuing expansion in Guam, announcing plans to break ground on a new restaurant later this year. He plans to put further development in Saipan on hold, due to the NMI’s ongoing economic downturn. 
 
Pacific IDB directors discuss economic solutions at quarterly meeting .

Pacific IDB directors discuss economic solutions at quarterly meeting

  • News: Northern Mariana Islands
  •   Posted on: May 16, 2025
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GARAPAN, Saipan —  Lindsey M. Timarong, president and CEO of the Pacific Islands Development Bank; told board directors on May 12 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan that collaborative solutions are essential to tackle persistent tourism stagnation, workforce housing shortages, and inflationary pressures affecting the region’s recovery.
 
 
Trump appoints Senior Advisor Cameron as representative on NMI consultations .

Trump appoints Senior Advisor Cameron as representative on NMI consultations

  • News: Northern Mariana Islands
  •   Posted on: May 09, 2025
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The "promising" consultations between the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. federal government will continue with Scott J. Cameron, senior advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, according to Gov. Arnold I. Palacios. The announcement comes as the NMI sees more businesses close their doors and more people losing their jobs. 
 
Demapan appointed deputy assistant secretary for Insular & International Affairs .

Demapan appointed deputy assistant secretary for Insular & International Affairs

  • News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau
  •   Posted on: May 08, 2025
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Angel Demapan, former minority leader of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives and chief of staff to Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, is the new deputy assistant secretary for Insular and International Affairs within the U.S. Department of Interior.
 

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