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

Magofña Named 2025 CNMI SBDC State Star SAIPAN - Adelpha “Del” Lynn Kapileo Magofña has been named the 2025 State Star by the CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at Northern Marianas College. The award is one of the highest honors within America’s SBDC Network, recognizing outstanding contributions to small business development nationwide. Magofña was honored earlier this month at the ASBDC 46th Annual Training Event in Orlando, Florida, where State Stars from across the nation

NMC’s Alyssa Attao Named CNMI 4-H Youth Development Champion SAIPAN – Alyssa Attao of Northern Marianas College’s Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services (NMC-CREES) has been selected as the CNMI’s 4-H Positive Youth Development Champion. Attao will join a national network of professionals working to strengthen 4-H programs, with a focus on supporting new staff and volunteers. Her selection was confirmed by Jenny Murray of West Virginia University, who praised her “thoughtful and