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For his first bill in Congress, Rep. Evans aims to reverse Colorado’s immigration laws

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Saipan’s Yurong Zhang Named to President’s List at Bob Jones University

Saipan’s Yurong Zhang Named to President’s List at Bob Jones University

GREENVILLE, SC (BJU) — Yurong Zhang, a Junior Studio Art major from Saipan, was among over 580 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point...

Saipan students named to Bob Jones University’s Dean’s List

Saipan students named to Bob Jones University’s Dean’s List

GREENVILLE, SC (BJU) — The following students are among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the...

Blind visionaries

Blind visionaries

Live From Saipan By Zaldy Dandan Saipan — My favorite definition of democracy comes from Walter Russell Mead, who taught U.S. foreign policy at Yale University and is a columnist for The Wall Street Journal. Democracy, he said, “is about...

Hybrid dissemination workshop conducted on Tinian, Rota

Hybrid dissemination workshop conducted on Tinian, Rota

(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Non-Communicable Disease Programs recently announced the successful completion of a Non-Communicable Disease Hybrid Survey Dissemination Workshop on Tinian and Rota. During the two-day workshop,...

Marianas residents voice deep concerns over US military expansion

Marianas residents voice deep concerns over US military expansion

Tinian mayor Edwin Aldan warns that military activities could devastate ecosystems already threatened by climate change. Photo: Supplied Tinian residents of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have voiced urgent concerns over...

Saipan Humane Society founder to pursue veterinary degree at WSU

Saipan Humane Society founder to pursue veterinary degree at WSU

Lauren Cabrera, founder of Saipan Humane Society, will study veterinary medicine at Washington State University and return to the CNMI as a veterinarian. Contributed photo LAUREN Cabrera, Saipan Humane Society founder, has been accepted into...

Saipan Little League returns after five-year hiatus

Saipan Little League returns after five-year hiatus

From left, Peding Tenorio, treasurer; Annie Flores, vice president; Lina Aguon, player agent; Ray Yumul, president; Chicha Canrera, secretary; and Mike “Rock” Guerrero, safety officer, pose for a group photo as the new board members of the Saipan...

168th Wing Medical Group delivers medical and dental care to Northern Mariana Islands

168th Wing Medical Group delivers medical and dental care to Northern Mariana Islands

A medical team from the 168th Wing provided healthcare services to the Northern Mariana Islands from June 10- June 28, 2024, embarking on a mission to provide essential medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary care to the residents of Saipan,...

Sen. Magofna, Eucon president discuss plan for a ‘Silicon Valley’ park on Saipan

Sen. Magofna, Eucon president discuss plan for a ‘Silicon Valley’ park on Saipan

Sen. Corina Magofna, right, and Eucon International University President Dr. Christian Wei pose for photo after a meeting earlier this week. Contributed photo EUCON International University President Dr. Christian Wei shared with Sen. Corina...

CNMI students can earn UOG graduate degree without leaving Saipan

CNMI students can earn UOG graduate degree without leaving Saipan

Students in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands looking to earn a graduate degree don’t have to leave home, thanks to a partnership between the University of Guam and Northern Marianas College. The partnership provides an opportunity...

Saipan Community Church Christmas Feast this Sunday

Saipan Community Church Christmas Feast this Sunday

Saipan Community Church will be having its 2024 Christmas Feast this Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 4pm with presentations from various groups like Saipan Community School and San Vicente Elementary School and culminating with SCC’s Choir Cantata....

Joeten sponsors Saipan Marathon Wacky Awards

Joeten sponsors Saipan Marathon Wacky Awards

(MVA) — Why just whizz through a marathon when you can be wacky for a chance to win awesome prizes? Participants in the Saipan Marathon 2025 Wacky Awards on March 8, 2025, in The Marianas will have a chance to win sporting goods gift certificates...

Community workshops to map islands' maritime heritage sites

Community workshops to map islands' maritime heritage sites

East Carolina University researchers will conduct community workshops on Guam from July 17-29 to map maritime heritage sites and practices across the Marianas archipelago, part of a federally funded study designed to inform government agencies...

Northern Mariana Islands: A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs east of Saipan early July 29

Various student groups, including the National Association of University Students and the National Association of Nigerian College of Education Students, have called for indefinite nationwide protests from July 29. The action is in response to...

Docomo Pacific supports the 21st Annual Tinian Pika Festival as exclusive Diamond Pika sponsor

Docomo Pacific supports the 21st Annual Tinian Pika Festival as exclusive Diamond Pika sponsor

The festival, held on Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2025, in San Jose, Tinian, is organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority and celebrates the unique blend of culture, community, and local flavors the island is known for.

Santos, Ackerman rule inaugural Roll Out 5K

Santos, Ackerman rule inaugural Roll Out 5K

IN celebration of National Transit Month, the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, in cooperation with Run Saipan, hosted its inaugural Roll Out 5K community run on Wednesday afternoon at Garapan Fishing Base. Victor Nash Santos and Tammy...

Baden bags bronze in 800M in Palau Mini Games

Baden bags bronze in 800M in Palau Mini Games

With 14 runners squeezed onto Palau National Stadium’s six-lane oval, and three Fijians blocking her access to the front of the pack, Guam’s Jordan Baden performed beautifully and swiftly during the women’s 800-meter race on Saturday at the 12th...

A primer for journalists covering immigrant workers in the US

A primer for journalists covering immigrant workers in the US

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Close window X by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource February 10, 2025 A primer for journalists covering immigrant workers in the US by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource February 10, 2025...

Tom Tiffany supports bill to abolish USAID and addresses immigration loopholes

Tom Tiffany supports bill to abolish USAID and addresses immigration loopholes

Rep. Tom Tiffany, a U.S. Congressman representing Wisconsin's 7th district since 2020, has been vocal on several issues through his social media posts. His recent tweets cover topics ranging from legislative actions to immigration concerns.On...

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