Saipan Awaodori Team in Japan

Indian 'throuple' legally tie the knot in ancient tribal tradition - as woman adheres to marriage 'rota' and juggles time between two brothers

An Indian 'throuple' has legally tied the knot in an ancient tribal tradition as the wife adheres to a marriage 'rota' and splits time between two brothers, The newlyweds insist they're proud of the custom, but have since found themselves at the...

Saipan delegation passes zoning bill

Rep. John Paul Sablan MV file photo THE Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation on Tuesday unanimously passed House Local Bill 24-5, which proposes to amend the Saipan Zoning Law to clearly define “automobile sales and service”...

Tsunami alert grips NMI

RESIDENTS of low-lying areas on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota evacuated to higher ground on Wednesday following the CNMI government's tsunami advisory, which was issued in response to an 8.0-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia....

See stunning images of Royal Porthcawl, host of the Women's British

It's a first for women's pro golf. Royal Porthcawl is hosting the AIG Women's British Open for the first time in 2025. It's also the first time for Wales to host the championship, which started in 1976. Royal Porthcawl opened at its current...

Saipan Community School receives WASC accreditation

(SCS) — Saipan Community School has been granted accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The announcement was made after the school completed a detailed school report and hosted...

From Saipan to the world, SIS joins the global elite with record AP Scholar achievements

(SIS) — Saipan International School proudly announces that 29 of its students have been recognized as AP Scholars by the College Board for the 2024–2025 academic year — the highest number in the school’s history. This milestone highlights the...

Red flags at 2 Saipan sites; green flag on Rota

THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator...

Only one week left to apply for Saipan Chamber scholarship

THE clock is ticking for students in the Northern Marianas: the deadline to submit applications for the Saipan Chamber of Commerce scholarships is just one week away. All completed applications must be submitted by Friday, August 1, 2025, at...

Governor of U.S. Territory Who Opposed Chinese Influence Mysteriously Dies

Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands died on July 23 at age 69, after suffering from an enigmatic “medical incident.” Palacios suddenly “collapsed” and died within months of announcing his intention to pivot from China to the...

Mobile Vehicle Technician - Esher

Our well known client based in Thorpe, Surrey is looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join their team. Salary will be £33,000 per annum, for a 40 hour week. Hours will be worked according to a rota Monday to Friday and post holders will need...

The Netherlands Discovers Tinian!

US Coast Guard sets Guam and CNMI ports to Heavy Weather Condition Zulu amid tsunami advisory

(US Coast Guard Forces Micronesia)-- The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port set Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ports to Heavy Weather Condition Zulu on Wednesday, July 30, as of 2 p.m., affecting commercial vessels at...

Tsunami Advisory Issued for CNMI

The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) in conjunction with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has issued a tsunami advisory for the coastal areas of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, Rota,...

Public invited to celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 128th birthday on Saipan

Amelia Earhart (AESMMI) — The Amelia Earhart Saipan Memorial Monument Inc. once again invites the public to commemorate Amelia Earhart’s 128th birthday. She was born on July 24, 1897. The group will host the birthday commemoration at Joeten-Kiyu...

Red flags at 10 Saipan sites

THE Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of...

Time will change this fall, but 20 states want to end the practice

The Texas heat may not indicate it, but summer is drawing to a close. While Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for many, your body's circadian rhythm may not recognize the shift to shorter, colder days until the end of daylight saving...

Tsunami alert issued yesterday for northern Pacific islands

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A tsunami alert was issued mid-afternoon yesterday local time for Pacific islands, Russia and Japan after a magnitude 8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey says. The quake was...

Storm Forming Near Chuuk, Predicted to Head Toward Tinian and Saipan

A tropical disturbance – Invest 98W – has formed near Chuuk, and weather models are consistent in its prediction that some type of low-level storm could reach near or over Saipan or Tinian this Friday or Saturday, according to National Weather...

Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan honors local talent in ‘Artist of the Summer’ Art Contest

From left, Robert Neil Alvarez, Greg Bacnis, and Christian Apolonio pose for a photo with their winning artworks at The Cultural Lounge of Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, during the awarding ceremony on July 17. The three artists earned 3rd, 2nd, and...