Language as the heart of cultural identity in a multicultural society

By Teacher Rose Embile I GREW up in Sorsogon, a province in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, where every town seems to have its own language. Although we are all Bicolanos, the words we use and the way we speak can sound completely different...

What really happened in Saipan - the hidden truth of Roy Keane v Mick McCarthy: The open secret that killed their relationship 10 years beforehand, blazing expletive-laden rows... and the final straw that tipped them over the edge

A hard pitch, big goals and tired keepers were the final straws. Roy Keane had had enough, and what would follow was a series of events so extraordinary that they divided Ireland down the middle during the unforgettable summer of 2002. Keane was...

Losing a generation: Economic struggles drive migration from the Northern Mariana Islands

On Saipan, empty classrooms and quiet streets whisper a sobering truth: NMI is losing its youth. Between 2010 and 2020, the population plunged from around 53,883 to just 47,329—a drop driven largely by young people chasing stability and...

Inside the country with visa-free entry for almost everyone - and the most beautiful beaches in the world

Tucked in the western Pacific Ocean is a country made up of more than 600 islands scattered across an expanse of ocean - five times the size of France. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an archipelago composed of both high volcanic...

CommBank Junior Matildas Qualify For AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026

The CommBank Junior Matildas are officially on their way to the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ after toppling Singapore in their second qualifying match of the week. Following their 22-0 demolition of the Northern Mariana Islands on...

Daylight Saving Time Ended Today. Why Clocks Went Back an Hour

Daylight saving time ended today, with the time officially changing at 2 a.m. While it was still light enough for trick-or-treating on Friday, the time change hit two days after Halloween, when most of the US adjusted the clocks backward one hour....

3rd teddy bear clinic aims to ease fears about doctor visits

Going to the doctor can be frightening, especially for young children. Recognizing this, Dr. Ageline Sahagun Salas, who has Saipan and Guam roots, created the Teddy Bear Island Clinic, which is now getting ready to set up its third clinic on Nov....

JKPL hosts first-ever ‘Sensory Book-a-Treat @ My Library’

(JKPL) — Joeten-Kiyu Public Library proudly hosted the CNMI’s first-ever “Sensory Book-a-Treat @ My Library” event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., welcoming 107 registered participants for family-friendly Halloween fun. Designed...

Resolution encourages cooperatives to address regional poverty

The United Nations declared 2025 to be the International Year of Cooperatives with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” The UN resolution highlights the lasting global impact of cooperatives and emphasizes that the cooperative model is a...

Alameda County approves $3.6 million to scale up immigrant defense amid ICE surge

This article was originally published by KQED. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday afternoon to approve a $3.57 million emergency allocation to dramatically scale up legal services, community outreach and rapid...

Australia claims Oceania Cup title as records fall in Nuku‘alofa

The 2025 Oceania Cup came to a close at Teufaiva Stadium with Team Australia crowned champions, finishing ahead of Team Melanesia and Team Polynesia after three days of strong performances across track and field. The final day produced several...

Japanese Society of the NMI supports Karidat through community donation

The Japanese Society of the Northern Mariana Islands donated approximately 70 pounds of clothing and marine sports equipment for children to Karidat Social Services. The donation came from the Japanese Autumn Festival held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at...

What time does the time change? Do the clocks go back tonight?

The end of daylight saving time fall brings you an extra hour of sleep this weekend and longer nights heading into winter. Here's when and what time to set the clocks back for the 2025 time change in the USA. Many countries around the world and...

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Demands Answers on the Undue Coercion of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Attorney General Pam Bondi expressing serious concern over reports that...

Shutdown stalls federal case over injury at Saipan park

By Bryan Manabat [email protected] Variety News Staff THE U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands filed a motion Tuesday to temporarily halt proceedings in a federal negligence lawsuit filed by a Korean...

‘Fiscal Fitness: Improving Financial Health for Women in Business’

(SBDC) —The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College is pleased to announce the first session of its Women’s Entrepreneurship Project training series, “Fiscal Fitness: Improving Financial Health for Women in...

Celebrate October with new flavors, special offers, and island experiences at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan

(Special Advertising Feature) — This October, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan invites guests and the local community to indulge in a month-long celebration of flavors, culture, and unforgettable island moments. With exciting new dining offers, vibrant...

Jewelry workshop connects community to Chamorro culture

From left, April Tumada, Maiden Tumada, and Dre Ogo are Tåddung Håga’, a collective of artists who turn natural materials into Chamorro jewelry. They, along with Bonita Basula, conduct a jewelry workshop, Alahas Di Mariånas, on Saturdays in the...

Fall back this weekend: What to know

(Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Reminder: It’s almost time to change your clocks once again as daylight saving time ends this weekend. Across much of the U.S., the clocks change twice each year. In spring, they move...

Norwegian and Southeast Asian ink makes its mark at Saipan’s tattoo festival

The second International Tatu & Arts Festival was held at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa in Saipan. Photo: TripAdvisor. The second International Tatu & Arts Festival concluded successfully in Saipan, drawing tattoo artists and...