Saipan Chamber of Commerce to meet this Wednesday; RSVP now

(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce reminds all members and guests to RSVP now for the July general membership meeting happening this Wednesday, July 2 at the Taga Hall of World Resort Saipan. This is a vital opportunity to receive real-time...

Northern Mariana Islands enacts captive law

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has enacted new legislation to allow captive insurance companies to operate within its jurisdiction. Governor Arnold I. Palacios has signed Senate Bill 24-09 into law, officially designating...

Ogo requests expedited review of RFP for former Rota Resort & Country Club

(Press Release) — Rep. Julie A. Ogo has formally requested the Department of Public Lands, under the leadership of Secretary Sixto K. Igisomar, to expedite the review of RFP25-RED002 – Lease & Development of Public Lands on Rota (the former Rota...

USS Bulkeley (DDG84) departs Rota, Spain for an underway exercise

U.S. Navy Sailors, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG84), depart Rota Spain to conduct small boat operations, life Fire Exercises (LFE) and general readiness training April 8-11, 2025. VIDEO INFO Date Taken:...

Jackie Shroff feels producers should sign stars only if they come with reasonable entourage costs: ‘Baad mein kyu rota hai’

A lot of producers have been blaming the escalating entourage costs for the rising budgets of films which lead to odds being stacked against the box office prospects. Stars have been increasingly demanding producers to cover the costs of their...

Northern Marianas positions itself as captive insurance hub

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has enacted Public Law 24-03, known as the CNMI Captive Insurance Act of 2025, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for licensing, regulating, and supporting the operation of captive...

Registration open for Marianas maritime mapping workshops on July 8-21

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...

USDOL approves CNMI’s 2025 Prevailing Wage Study for CW-1 program

(Office of the Governor) — The U.S. Department of Labor has officially approved the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ 2025 Prevailing Wage Study or PWS Report for the CW-1 visa program. The updated wage data will take effect from July...

Saipan Fishing Festival on July 13 hails Marianas maritime

(MVA) — Marianas maritime comes to the forefront of next month’s 41st Annual Saipan International Fishing Tournament in The Marianas, which will feature two days of fishing beginning on July 12, 2025, and a festival open to the public on July 13....

Saipan Ag Fair postponed due to weather conditions

(SAFA) — Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the 38th Saipan Agricultural Fair will be postponed until further notice. The Saipan Agricultural Fair Association has made the difficult decision with the safety of all animals, attendees, and...

Saipan Chamber of Commerce scholarship application deadline extended to Aug. 1

(SCC) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the application deadline for its Educational Scholarship Program has been extended to Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at 12 p.m. Originally set for June 30, this extension gives students...

Oil spill, troop activity, and conservation collide in the Northern Mariana Islands

On June 6, 2025, over 113.5 liters of oil were spilled near the Tinian Harbor by the United States-flagged vessel Mariana. Crew members of both the Mariana and Galide successfully coordinated clean-up efforts, which officially ended on June 8. The...

Taputu claims 2025 Pacific Mini Games' first gold medal as Tahiti dominates opening day

Tahiti dominated in the va'a (pictured) and the swimming on day one. Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook Tahiti's Teimoana Taputu claimed the first gold medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, taking out the V1 500 metres open...

US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships

50 states, territories receive base formula funding to improve employment opportunities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of...

AG Ford backs bill targeting youth substance abuse

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside 38 other attorneys general, has endorsed the bipartisan Youth Substance...

Saipan film to reopen old wounds between Keane and McCarthy ultras

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...

2025 Saipan Ocean Fair postponed

UPDATED 'End of an era': Duty Free Shop closing its Saipan store

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....

Acting governor OKs local spending measures

David M. Apatang LIEUTENANT Gov. David M. Apatang, in his capacity as acting governor, on Friday approved three local bills appropriating gambling revenues for Saipan’s programs and services and amending a local appropriation for the Rota Casino...

Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal

A 76-second teaser trailer for the upcoming Saipan film has been released - and met with a mixed reaction from Irish football fans. Éanna Hardwicke has been cast as Roy Keane while Steve Coogan will play Mick McCarthy. 5 Keane walked out/was...