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...

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...

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...

AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler...

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...

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...

How is Independence Day celebrated around the world?

By Victoria Heath 4 July. Known as Independence Day – marking the US’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776 – more than 84 per cent of Americans celebrate the occasion in some capacity. While typical celebrations in the US...

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...

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....

2025 Saipan Ocean Fair postponed

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...

Saipan: Eagerly awaited Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy movie trailer released

Actor Eanna Hardwicke is seen coming to blows with Steve Coogan in the first trailer for Saipan, which documents one of the most divisive rows in football history. Hardwicke stars as Roy Keane and Coogan takes on the role of Mick McCarthy, the...

Saipan trailer teases Keane-McCarthy clash

The first trailer has been released for Saipan, a new film exploring the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations. Éanna Hardwicke stars as Keane, with Steve Coogan taking on the role of...

Northern Mariana Islands move forward with comprehensive waste management plan

The Northern Mariana Islands is making notable progress toward improving its approach to waste management through the Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (CISWMP). A public hearing took place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00...

DPL Tinian Director Bernie San Nicolas passes away

From left, former Senate President Victor Hocog, Tinian DPL Director Bernie San Nicolas, Secretary of Public Lands Sixto Igisomar and Planning Director of DPL Patricia Rasa during a meeting on Tinian. DPL file photo DEPARTMENT of Public Lands...

Hawaii-Born Sailor Honored as Navy’s Top Junior Radiology Technician

ROTA, Spain (June 15, 2025)– Hospital Corpsman Second Class Herbert C. Amarillo, assigned to Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, has been named the 2024 Navy Radiology Junior Radiology Technician of the Year; a reflection of...