Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

Life after ‘ice’
ALEXANDER “The Colonel” Sablan is a local household name. As a radio announcer, disc jockey and recording artist, his voice used to be heard all over the islands on Sundays — in homes, at family gatherings and ....(See details)

In deep
F the year about to end teaches us anything, it is this: we should stay clear of failed policies that contributed to our current woes. The economic future doesn’t look very good. The new year promises to bring more hardship for the people of the ....(See details)

Real change
HAPPILY, the end of the year brings many other things into sharper focus. The leadership of two legislators comes to mind — Stanley T. Torres for challenging the utility rate increases, as well as the manner and methods by which this increase ...(See details)

Paging CRMO
AS things teeter on the edge, the Coastal Resources Management Office pursues small boat and canoe owners lined up along Saipan’s west coast. Most agree that because these boats are not a nuisance and add...(See details)

Rematch on Tinian
WHAT will be the name of the upcoming senatorial rematch on Tinian? It will be called: “The Tinian Senatorial Rematch of the Century.” Don’t forget to mark this down on your calendar....(See details)