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Saipan Ag Fair postponed due to weather conditions
Marianas Variety
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(SAFA) — Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the 38th Saipan Agricultural Fair will be postponed until further notice. The Saipan Agricultural Fair Association has made the difficult decision with the safety of all animals, attendees, and...
Oil spill, troop activity, and conservation collide in the Northern Mariana Islands
Pasquines
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June 24, 2025
On June 6, 2025, over 113.5 liters of oil were spilled near the Tinian Harbor by the United States-flagged vessel Mariana. Crew members of both the Mariana and Galide successfully coordinated clean-up efforts, which officially ended on June 8. The...
Guam to host first cannabis trade show amid industry growth push
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam's inaugural cannabis-themed trade show and concert will launch next month, bringing together advocates, educators and entrepreneurs as the island's cannabis industry seeks to overcome regulatory challenges and build momentum. “Cultivate - The...
UPDATED 'End of an era': Duty Free Shop closing its Saipan store
Pacific Daily News
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Duty Free Saipan Ltd., which operates T Galleria in the tourist district of Garapan, will be closing shop by April 30, 2025, after nearly five decades on Saipan, according to DFS Group Limited, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov....
Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal
The Sun
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June 23, 2025
A 76-second teaser trailer for the upcoming Saipan film has been released - and met with a mixed reaction from Irish football fans. Éanna Hardwicke has been cast as Roy Keane while Steve Coogan will play Mick McCarthy. 5 Keane walked out/was...
The countdown is on! Register now for Triple J Bubble Color Run
Marianas Variety
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GET ready, Saipan! The island’s most exciting and colorful family fun event is back! Triple J will be hosting the annual Triple J Bubble Color Run on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at American Memorial Park — and this year promises to be the most vibrant...
Air Force Awards 3 Spots on $300M Tinian Construction Materials Supply BPA
GovCon Wire
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June 24, 2025
The Department of the Air Force has awarded three companies positions on a potential $300 million blanket purchase agreement to supply construction materials needed to build a runway on Tinian in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, or...
Northern Mariana Islands move forward with comprehensive waste management plan
Pasquines
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June 16, 2025
The Northern Mariana Islands is making notable progress toward improving its approach to waste management through the Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (CISWMP). A public hearing took place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00...
Sen. Babauta urges support for AMC gateway designation at Saipan airport
Marianas Variety
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Celina R. Babauta SENATOR Celina R. Babauta is urging the CNMI community to “build, not block” the economic opportunities tied to the possible designation of the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport as a U.S. Air Force Air Mobility...
First-look trailer for Saipan movie starring Steve Coogan released
Irish Independent
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The film is about the infamous confrontation between iconic Republic of Ireland football captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan) during the team’s preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. It...
48 high school students pass internationally recognized tourism course
Marianas Variety
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The students who passed the Trading Up: Hospitality course pose for a group photo. Photo by Andrew Roberto FORTY-EIGHT Public School System high school students have passed the Hospitality Tourism Management certification program as part of...
Arenovski appointed to AHLEI’s Education Certification Advisory Council
Marianas Variety
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JAMES “Jim” Arenovski, CEO of Island Training Solutions, has been appointed to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute’s Education Certification Advisory Council. The AHLE is the premier source for education and certification in...
Saipan Chamber of Commerce to meet on July 2
Marianas Variety
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THE Saipan Chamber of Commerce will hold its July General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Taga Hall, World Resort Saipan, a proud member of the Chamber. The metting will feature important updates from key Chamber committees,...
Saipan vessel intercepted in Guam carrying undeclared fireworks
RNZ
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June 15, 2025
Photo: AFP / NurPhoto A vessel towing cargo from Saipan was intercepted by Guam Customs officers after an inspection uncovered undeclared fireworks. According to the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency, officers discovered 89 boxes of assorted...
Ani-One Asia Streams
Anime News Network
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Image via Dr. Stone anime's X/Twitter account©米スタジオ・Boichi／集英社・Dr.STONE製作委員会Ani-One Asia announced on Thursday and Friday that it will stream the Dr. Stone: Science Future (second part), Hotel Inhumans, With You and the Rain, Onmyō Kaiten...
CNMI, DoD leaders discuss regional defense during Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 19, 2025
Key leaders from the Department of Defense, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government, federal agencies, and community representatives gathered for a CNMI Stakeholders Meeting in Garapan, Saipan, June 17-18. The meeting reaffirmed...
States, Tribes, and Industry Groups Join NJ in Legal Dispute Against Kalshi
Gambling News - New York
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June 18, 2025
Groups filing amicus briefs against prediction markets giant Kalshi continue to grow in number as 34 state attorneys general, several tribes, the American Gaming Association (AGA), and more side with the state of New Jersey. New Actors Join New...
Greater Bay Airlines eyes US Pacific market with Saipan, Guam flights
Marianas Variety
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GREATER Bay Airlines has applied for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit from the Department of Transportation to operate flights to Saipan and Guam. In its application, Greater Bay stated that it intends to commence a Hong Kong–Saipan route by the...
Saipan environment forum hears caution on Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup
RNZ
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June 12, 2025
Bradley Nolan, waste management adviser at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), spoke at the 32nd Pacific Islands Environmental Training Symposium at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan. Photo: Supplied An expert says...
Parties in Tinian stablecoin dispute pursue settlement
Marianas Variety
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THE parties in Attorney General Edward E. Manibusan’s lawsuit to halt the enforcement of the Tinian stablecoin law have requested the Superior Court to move the hearing dates, as they are actively trying to settle the case. The case was assigned...