Labor

After Typhoon Yutu, Steven Beyer turned tree care into a business. But in CNMI’s tough economy, staying afloat has tested his creativity and grit.

A UNICEF report published in September 2024 analyzed the social and economic costs of labor mobility schemes in the Pacific region.

The people of Guam are met with ongoing challenges of economic disparities from the rising cost of goods and lingering impacts caused by the pandemic. With so much more time at home with family members, priorities shifted, causing many to rethink work-life balance.