CNMI leaders share insights from the final day of the Guam Defense Forum. Marianas Press contributor Eliseo Silverio III spoke with CNMI CHCC CEO Esther Muna, MVA Chairman Warren Villagomez, CBMA director Edward Camacho, and DOC Commissioner Anthony Torres about what they hope participation in the forum will lead to for the CNMI. Get the latest headlines on our website and stay tuned for more regional stories. | Marianas Press

The CNMI Public School System kicked off its SY25-26 interscholastic athleatics program cross country season this morning. Reporter James Sablan captured this video of elementary school runners at the start of their race. | Marianas Variety News & Views

Smart Money Seminar Helps CNMI Entrepreneurs Build Financial Skills SAIPAN – The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at Northern Marianas College and Bank of Hawai‘i have wrapped up the 2025 Bank of Hawai‘i Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant program. From August 11–15, 61 small businesses applied for the competitive grant at the Bank of Hawai‘i Gualo Rai Branch. Five businesses were selected for funding based on innovation, resilience, and community impact. A key