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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...

Rotary clubs of Saipan, Tokyo Hachioji South forge sister club relationship
The Rotary Club of Saipan and Rotary Club of Tokyo Hachioji South certified its agreement to a sister club relationship yesterday afternoon at the Azucena room of Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan. Thirty-five visiting Rotarians of the Rotary Club of...

Free portable solar-powered tabletop fans for Saipan residents
(DPW) — The Department of Public Works, Energy Division Office will be hosting its 2024 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Community Outreach Awareness Campaign and Distribution Program to distribute portable solar-powered tabletop fans on Saipan....

Free portable solar-powered tabletop fans distribution on Saipan this Saturday
The Energy Division, in conjunction with its Energy Education, Efficiency, and Conservation Program efforts, will be distributing one portable solar-powered tabletop fan per residential household to assist residential consumers reduce the energy...

Saipan: Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in film about famous Roy Keane World Cup bust-up

McDoulett explains complexity of immigration law and its implications
Immigration lawyer Joey McDoulett outlined the complexities of immigration law in his presentation as guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Saipan meeting last Tuesday at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan. McDoulett covered three things about immigration...

Saipan's Awaodori team impresses in Japan
From left, Vianny Mettao, Leon Wabol and Connie Mettao play the flute at the Kitamachi Awaodori Festival in Japan. Contributed photos THE Saipan Awaodori Team captivated the crowds in Japan, joining their Japanese counterparts to perform at some...
Philippines: Activists demonstrating outside Department of Justice, Ermita, Manila, as of the morning of Nov. 11
Tropical Storm Man-yi is tracking southwestward in the North Pacific Ocean the afternoon of Nov. 11. As of 13:00 ChST, the storm is located 868 km (540 miles) east of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Forecast models indicate that the storm will...

Tinian youth immerse themselves in learning and practical skill-building
Many enthusiastic summer campers ages 7 to 12 recently concluded a week-long adventure at this year’s 4-H Camp Maga’lahi Tinian, held at the Fiesta Grounds from July 8 to July 12. Guided by staff and counselors ages 13-19, campers were able to...

$800 million worth of defense projects planned for Tinian
CNMI Gov. Arnold L. Palacios speaks with Department of Defense officials, local government, and federal agencies during the CNMI Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Nov. 20. Photo courtesy of the Office of the CNMI Governor By Pacific Island Times...

Saipan Awaodori Team represents Saipan in Japan
Three down and four more to go for the Saipan Awaodori Team currently in Japan performing in a series of Awaodori festivals. Last Sunday, Cassidy Wabol, Coddie Forbes, Owen Quitugua, Vianny Mettao, Connie Mettao, Marcela Heben, Santo Baidya, and...

CNMI, Guam firms face uphill battle for military contracts as residents demand transparency, opportunities
TINIAN, CNMI -- Local businesses across the Marianas, including Guam and the CNMI, will have to compete with U.S. mainland companies for lucrative military contracts as the Indo-Pacific buildup accelerates, according to the U.S. Marine Corps...

Conference on empowering women entrepreneurs successfully held
Over 60 participants gathered for non-profit organization Abigail’s “Believing in Women and Investing in their Ideas” conference last Saturday at Pepoy’s Restaurant and Cafe in Susupe. Although both men and women were allowed to attend the event,...

Turkey Cross Motocross Race set for Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Aric Cruz executes a turn in the muddy tracks of the Cow Town Raceway Park as he leads an Intermediate Class race during the Marianas Racing Association’s 2023 Turkey Cross. File photo by Tisha Ferrer GET ready for an unforgettable,...

Empowering educators through Singapore Math Professional Development
Saipan International School teachers attended a Singapore Math workshop recently. SIS said its Math results have been amazing since adapting the Singapore Math program three years ago. SIS photo (SIS) — To enhance mathematics instruction and...

Borja, Orsini elected Board of Education chair, secretary-treasurer
The current elected members of the CNMI Board of Education elected Gregory Pat Borja to lead the governing and policymaking body of the Public School System, filling out the position that was left vacant following the resignation due to health...

Tinian kids immerse themselves in learning and practical skill-building at 4-H Camp Maga’lahi
4-H Camp Maga’lahi summer campers sprint to victory during one of their outdoor sports tournaments. NMC photos House of Kepuha campers and counselors pose for a group photo together after winning the coveted House of the Summer award. (NMC) — Many...

Friends of the Mariana Trench to host series of village meetings in Saipan
THE Friends of the Mariana Trench or FOMT is excited to announce a series of village meetings across Saipan aimed at creating safe and inclusive spaces for community members to share their perspectives on ocean conservation. These discussions will...

Delegate race remains a close one
The delegate race remains a close one with CNMI Republican Party bet Kimberlyn King-Hinds just a little over 160 votes ahead of Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands candidate Edwin K. Propst. As of 12:27am, the Commonwealth Election...
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