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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 casino operator warned: Renew insurance or face bankruptcy case dismissal
The Pacific Island Times
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June 17, 2025
The Imperial Pacific Resort in Garapan Saipan- The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has issued an ultimatum to Imperial Pacific International, warning that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case could be dismissed or converted to...
Saipan Chamber of Commerce hosts virtual info session & live Q&A on scholarship opportunities
Marianas Variety
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(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce invites all interested students to join a virtual info session and live Q&A to learn about exciting scholarship opportunities available through the Chamber. Whether you’re a graduated high school senior or a...
OPINION | Youth & economy: Raise entrepreneurs, not just employees
Marianas Variety
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Steve Jang IN the CNMI, graduation advice often sounds like this: “Go get a government job — it’s safe.” And sure, stability is nice. But we’ve got more graduates than government desks — and let’s be honest, some of those desks don’t even have...
Will Saipan film reopen old wounds between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy ultras?
Irish Examiner
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June 25, 2025
Watching the teaser trailer for Saipan before its cinematic release later this summer called to mind that episode of Friends in which it is revealed Joey leaves his copy of The Shining in a freezer whenever it becomes too scary for him to continue...
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...
Watch: The dramatic teaser trailer for Saipan film
RTE Ireland
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Biffy Clyro are back with A Little Love Biffy Clyro return with the new single, A Little Love, their first new music since their dual album project which started with 2020’s record, A Celebration of Endings, and continued with its companion piece,...
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,...
New Rotary Club of Saipan officers sworn in
Marianas Variety
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GREG Borja will assume the presidency of the Rotary Club of Saipan starting July 1, after he and the incoming leadership were sworn into office on Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza. This will be Borja’s second term as president of the Rotary Club. He...
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...
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...
Saipan Chamber of Commerce 2nd Quarter Professional Development on Business Development
Marianas Variety
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THE Saipan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its 2nd Quarter Professional Development or PD Training which was originally scheduled for May 20, 2025 has been rescheduled to June 24, 2025 in an effort to accommodate interest and allow...
OPINION | Saipan: Stop repeating. Start reinventing.
Marianas Variety
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LET’S be honest. Saipan’s tourism marketing still feels stuck in 2005. We’re recycling the same beach photos, the same slogans, and brochures that haven’t aged well. Meanwhile, Palau is promoting sustainability, Bali is welcoming remote workers...
Over 30 employers to participate in CNMI DOL job fair
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI Department of Labor invites job seekers to a job fair on July 25 at the Marianas Beach Resort, the former Hyatt, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 30 employers will set up at the hotel, including the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation,...
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...
Seabridge outlasts Saipan Ballers, 47-39
Marianas Variety
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SEABRIDGE earned their first win in the B division of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 on Wednesday night, outlasting the Saipan Ballers, 47-39, at the Koblerville basketball court. Seabridge established control early, quickly...
Grassroots festival draws soccer players from Saipan
The Guam Daily Post
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Southern Cobras SC and Kanoa FC both emerged as trophy winners in the U10 and U12 divisions, respectively, in the recently concluded 2025 Pacific Grassroots Football Festival at the Guam Football Association National Training Center. “I’m...
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...
NMC to host fall 2025 info session on Tinian
Marianas Variety
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(NMC) — Individuals on Tinian interested in furthering their education and pursuing a degree at Northern Marianas College are encouraged to attend NMC’s free information session on June 25 and 26, 2025. The sessions will be held at the PROA Center...