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Roy Keane Live at the Marquee: ‘I think Paul McGrath could kill the pope and they’d say the pope deserved it’
The Irish Times
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Pity poor Éanna Hardwicke, the Cork actor charged with playing Roy Maurice Keane in the soon to be released film ‘Saipan’. Why? Because, unlike, say Bob Dylan, nobody plays The Boy Roy better than Roy himself as he proved last night with a...
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...
It’s time for a US Indo-Pacific reset
Asia Times
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July 10, 2025
As the recent struggle to pass a budget for the US government illustrates, yet again, the immutable reality of limited fiscal resources, it’s time to reconsider America’s vital national interests in the Indo-Pacific and maintain a laser-like focus...
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 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...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Waste Of The Day: Puerto Rico, Guam, Others In Debt
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearWire, Topline: The five inhabited U.S. territories are collectively $57.8 billion in debt and have issues with their financial statements that “can lead to poor financial decisions and lost access to capital...
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...
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...
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....
Early bird deadline on July 11 for HANMI golf tourney
Marianas Variety
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Island Training Solutions owner Jim Arenovski presents a check for $1,200 on July 3, 2025, at the ITS office in Susupe, Saipan, to the organizing committee of the 23rd Annual HANMI Charity Classic Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on...
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: 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...
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...
U.S. think tank proposes 'cutting all ground combat units' from Korea, says Seoul should 'defend itself'
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 10, 2025
Published: 10 Jul. 2025, 19:11 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The RC-12X Guardrail reconnaissance aircraft takes off from Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on May 23.[NEWS1] A new U.S. think tank report called for slashing...
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,...
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...