Tragedy in Tanapag
- Created on August 18, 2017
- Last Updated on August 18, 2017
- By Bryan Manabat
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THE body of a 62-year-old local woman was found Friday afternoon on the ground outside a building near Tanapag Middle School.
Sgt. Jason Tarkong, Department of Public Safety public information officer, said that at 2:09 p.m., the fire department received a phone call from a witness regarding a woman's body on the ground at the east side of of the 3-story D’ Sebastian Building. The witness said the woman's head was bleeding.
Tarkong said when the responding medics arrived at the scene, the woman had no pulse and was no longer breathing. He said DPS, which was notified about the incident at 2:17 p.m., is conducting a homicide investigation. Police will “make sure we cover all the bases,” he added.
Asked whether the victim fell off the building, Tarkong said it is possible, but “I don’t know so I don't want to confirm that.” He added, “As far I know, at this time, the only witness is the one who discovered the body."
Variety learned that the victim, Alice Quitugua, lived on the 3rd floor of D’Sebastian Building with her son and his family.
MVA to launch Beer & BBQ Festival this November
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 18, 2017
- By Junhan B. Todiño - junhan@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THE Marianas Visitors Authority will launch a new signature event, the Beer and BBQ Festival, this November, MVA Managing Director Chris Concepcion said.
Freedom Air plane sighted, but not in the air
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 18, 2017
- By Gaynor D. Daleno - For Variety
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HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — One of the aircraft owned by Freedom Air — once a key player in air travel between the Mariana Islands for almost four decades — was seen Wednesday, but not in the air.
Judge denies motion to dismiss malpractice lawsuit against CHCC
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 18, 2017
- By Bryan Manabat - bryan@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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SUPERIOR Court Judge Joseph N. Camacho has denied the Office of the Attorney General’s motion to dismiss the malpractice lawsuit filed against the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation.
37 construction workers seek help from Chinese government
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 18, 2017
- By Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa - cherrie@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THIRTY-SEVEN workers formerly employed by MCC and Beilida are now seeking the assistance of the Chinese government, saying the Department of Labor has failed to assist them.
Senate OK’s 55-year extension of land leases
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 18, 2017
- By Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa - cherrie@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THE Senate on Thursday passed a measure that will extend public-land-lease terms up to 55 years.
All set for Agricultural Fair on Aug. 19
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 19, 2017
- By Lori Lyn C. Lirio - lyn@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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DEPARTMENT of Lands and Natural Resources Secretary Anthony Benavente said they are ready for the 34th annual Saipan and Northern Islands Agricultural Fair to be held at the Garapan Fishing Base on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Senate passes $1.4M appropriation measure despite concerns
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 19, 2017
- By Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa - cherrie@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THE Senate has passed another appropriation measure from the House of Representatives despite raising a number of concerns about it.
Jodan Taitingfong guilty
- Created on August 19, 2017
- Last Updated on August 19, 2017
- By Bryan Manabat - bryan@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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JURORS on late Thursday afternoon found Jodan Santos Taitingfong, 24, guilty of robbery and aggravated assault and battery.
