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Illegal alien indicted on Saipan arrested on Guam
Marianas Variety
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CAIPING Guan, who was indicted on Saipan in 2022 for entering Guam illegally by boat, was arrested in the U.S. territory on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Guan was charged with conspiracy to transport illegal aliens. A petition has been filed to remove...
Saipan mayor calls for action against criminal activities in Chalan Kanoa
Marianas Variety
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Saipan Mayor Ramon 'RB' Camacho, right, and a staff member stand beside a signboard intended for raising awareness about his safe-community initiatives. Photo by Bryan Manabat SAIPAN Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho is collaborating with Department of...
Cockfighting ban legal in Northern Mariana Islands under federal law, Ninth Circuit says
Courthouse News
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August 27, 2024
After cockfighting was officially banned in the territory in 2018, a proponent argued that federal regulations against cockfighting went against a covenant that allows the territory a high level of self-governance. (CN) — An agreement establishing...
Running club completes marathons in Guam, Saipan
Pacific Daily News
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Globetrotter Running Club ran marathons on Saipan and Guam this week as part of its Pacific Island Countries Challenge. The club’s JC Ventura earlier this week said after completing 42.195-kilometer runs in Brunei and Taiwan, the group’s next...
Updated military training plan includes civilian access, draws opposition
Marianas Variety
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SAIPAN residents met with subject matter experts on the revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Joint Military Training or CNMI JMT project during a public consultation held Wednesday at...
Damien Duff brings up Saipan fiasco as he backs ‘utter class’ pal in FAI row
Irish Mirror
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January 31, 2025
Damien Duff says he stands with Colin Healy in his former Ireland teammate’s dispute with the FAI. And he referenced Saipan, when Healy was called up as Roy Keane’s 2002 World Cup replacement, only for delays to allow the FIFA deadline for...
Saipan FIRST LOOK: Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwick transform into Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in new film about about their furious bust-up at the 2002 World Cup
Daily Mail
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October 30, 2024
Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 13:24 EDT, 30 October 2024 | Updated: 13:40 EDT, 30 October 2024 Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwick have been seen for the first time in their roles as Mick...
Docomo Pacific Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of Tinian Hot Pepper Fest
Marianas Variety
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(MVA) — Organizers of the 21st Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival in The Marianas expect it to be even better together with Docomo Pacific, who has signed on as Exclusive Platinum Sponsor once again for the annual signature event of the Marianas...
Ban on cockfighting brought to Ninth Circuit by Northern Mariana Islands local
Pasquines
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August 14, 2024
Cockfighting as a practice can be found in many places all over the world. In the Northern Mariana Islands, its ethics, legality, and cultural significance have been put to the test. With some claiming it has cultural significance and others...
Outrigger race series holds ‘no-point’ opener
Marianas Variety
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Kagman High School’s mixed division team makes a turn during the 1000m mixed finals in the "no point" opening event of the PSS-NMNPSF Interscholastic Outrigger Race Series SY24-25 on last Saturday at Kilili Beach. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. The...
Summer Food Coupons 2025: Where Will Your Deposit Be Sent This Year?
MARCA
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June 23, 2025
The Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, provides $120 in food benefits to eligible children during the summer months. The support is designed to combat child hunger when schools are closed and students lose access to free or reduced-price...
Skechers Saipan Marathon 2025 adds festival for community
Marianas Variety
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Runners prepare to take on Skechers Saipan Marathon 2024. Skechers Saipan Marathon 2025 on March 8, 2025, will feature a finish line festival open to the community at Micro Beac. Race registration is open at www.raceroster.com/. MVA photo (MVA) —...
OPINION ǀ Truth 124: CNMI’s Politics Gone AWRY by FEAR!
Marianas Variety
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Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is Politics is both “singular & plural” and both “an Art & Science,” which is taught in Highschool Government & Economics courses. Clearly, having twofold meanings in politics’ “purpose & execution” that can often be...
Guam's final medal haul at 20 as 2025 Pacific Mini Games wrap up
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s final medal tally was at 20, including four gold, as the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau wrapped up on Wednesday. The island’s athletes are also bringing home nine silver and seven bronze. Tahiti dominated the Pacific Mini Games from June...
Registration open for Marianas maritime mapping workshops on July 8-21
Marianas Variety
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REGISTRATION is now open for three public workshops in July in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota aimed at documenting and mapping the maritime heritage sites and practices in the archipelago. Additional mapping sessions are scheduled with specific target...
Runners take on Pacific Island Countries Challenge on Saipan
Marianas Variety
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A GROUP of runners from the United States, Canada and Poland reached the halfway mark in their pursuit of the Pacific Island Countries Challenge on Monday at American Memorial Park. The challenge involves five marathons across the Asia-Pacific...
OPINION ǀ Truth 125: Change not Chaos & Overreach v Overkill - Equality!
Marianas Variety
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Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is Ambrose has been promoting Change & Progress for over two decades, yet my critics want readers to think I’m promoting chaos, as “Protesting is not Chaos, its Progress FOR the People.” I’m just thankful my Op eds...
Guam education board suggests families live at schools for security
Marianas Variety
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HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) —Could developing an agreement with village residents to live on school campuses be the solution needed to keep schools safe and secure outside of the school day? A couple of Guam Education Board members believe it...
Coast Guard ‘Immediately’ Ramps Up Illegal Immigration Deterrence Following Trump’s Orders
Daily Wire
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January 22, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard is “immediately” deploying more assets to the nation’s maritime borders to prevent migrants from illegally entering the U.S. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders to clamp down on illegal...
U.S. Coast Guard to ‘surge assets’ in South Florida after Trump’s immigration orders
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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January 22, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard is increasing its presence in the waters off South Florida in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aiming to curb illegal immigration. Adm. Kevin Lunday, Coast Guard acting commandant, said in a news release...