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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.

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Guam Economic Development authority grant awardees are creating impactful community projects in media and the arts to connect with community members across the region.

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.”

Roland Lumongsud, inside sales, and Jon McDonald, general manager, both with Frontier Supply Co. The pair had packs of Frontier’s Private Reserve Coffee to hand out to attendees at the Society of American Military Engineers Guam Post Guam Industry Forum.

Ho S. Eun, chairman of Core Tech International, is a longtime local contractor and among Core Tech International’s area of expertise is property development. Speaking in July with Ryan Mummert on the Datapoints podcast in, presented by Pinpoint Guam, he discussed Core Tech Development’s purchase at auction of Younex International’s Oka property, formerly Emerald Ocean View Park, now known as Summer Towers.

While military construction is a lucrative field, unforeseen circumstances can cause painful delays and additional complications. At the Guam Post of the Society of American Military Engineers Guam Industry Forum on July 29 and 30 at the Dusit Guam Resort, the message during multiple presentations was simple: while economies of scale and efficiencies are sought for example through bundling, projects should facilitate speedy readiness for any geopolitical situation that threatens the islands.