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Tinian’s growing geopolitical relevance receiving mixed reactions
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
Saipan—As the Department of Defense moves forward with its billion-dollar investment plan to transform the pristine island of Tinian into a strategic military hub for Indo-Pacific operations, residents are grappling with its implications. Is the...
Pacific airlines team up for pilot cadetships, four countries sign new trade and healthy food deal
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
The airlines said the programme would include “rigorous training, structured mentorship, and professional development to produce a pilot workforce trained to operate in complex and remote Pacific environments”. The two airlines said they would...
AK Saipan launches ‘Corolla Miles That Matter’ social media campaign
Marianas Variety
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(Special Advertising Feature) — Atkins Kroll, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of “Corolla Miles That Matter,” a community engagement campaign designed to honor the drivers, families, and stories behind one of Saipan’s most trusted vehicles:...
Northern Mariana Islands enacts captive law
Captive Insurance News
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June 30, 2025
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...
Triple J Motors launches Hyundai Santa Cruz on Saipan
Marianas Variety
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(Special Advertising Feature) — Triple J Motors is excited to introduce the all-new Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai’s bold Sport Adventure Vehicle that combines the comfort of an SUV with the versatility of a pickup truck — now available on Saipan....
Saipan Chamber of Commerce to meet this Wednesday; RSVP now
Marianas Variety
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(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...
GAO flags debt growth, economic risks in NMI
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI’s total public debt as of Sept. 30, 2021 amounted to $121.1 million, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. This represented about 13% of the CNMI’s gross domestic product — the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio among...
Workforce, population, economy
Marianas Variety
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I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with our U.S. Congresswoman, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, on the plan to stabilize the NMI workforce. I am also very concerned about the continued reduction in the number of people living on our islands. I understand that current...
Here’s how deportations could affect California’s economy
The Mercury News - California
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June 30, 2025
The Trump administration’s push to deport millions of people living in the country illegally could seriously disrupt key sectors of California’s economy. A recent report from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute estimates that mass deportations...
Saipan Chamber of Commerce scholarship application deadline extended to Aug. 1
Marianas Variety
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(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...
Saipan film to reopen old wounds between Keane and McCarthy ultras
The Guardian
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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...
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....
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...
Saipan casino operator warned
Island Times
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June 20, 2025
SAIPAN (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—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 Chapter 7 unless the...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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...