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Last update: 3 hours agoCNMI Broadband Push: CNMI’s Office of the Governor signed a BEAD subgrant with IT&E, locking in $31.3M in federal NTIA funds plus nearly $22M in private matching money to build a fully underground, end-to-end fiber network for about 10,000 unserved and underserved sites across Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Guam Community & Culture: Guam’s Sånta Rita-Sumai village name traces to St. Rita of Cascia, founded in 1945 for families displaced from Sumai during WWII, and the week’s feature spotlights local life and landmarks. Local Life at Micronesia Mall: New shops and food are opening at Micronesia Mall—Blangka’s Boutique, The Dollhouse, and Maui Tacos—bringing Pohnpei-inspired fashion and fresh dining to the concourse. UOG Enrollment Watch: Senators questioned UOG’s enrollment sustainability after an audit showed a 6.5% drop, while officials pointed to shifting feeder-school numbers and post-COVID changes. Regional Ocean Focus: PNG used the Melanesian Ocean Summit to double down on marine protection tied to “blue economy” growth.
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