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Zhiming Liu, president of Sterling Corporation which is doing business as Spa Verde, said that they are the first spa to use all organic products. Liu said he does not see the global economic depression as a reason put aside efforts to establish more businesses and improve the existing ones to surv…

These gift shops and souvenir stores thrive on tourists to keep their businesses open, but  tourists are looking at spending their vacations somewhere else where there are bigger malls with more attractions. You see majority of these gift shops everyday with only the sales clerks and cashiers insid…

“The numbers are going up in the lawsuits that the AG’s office are filing as we receive complaints from consumers and as our investigator goes around doing random checks in the stores,” CNMI Attorney General’s Office consumer counsel Mike Ernest told the Variety yesterday. The violations included s…

The vendors are also hoping that more tourists will come and visit the islands to join the three-day festivities. With immigration now federalized, some vendors are said the event may draw fewer visitors but they are still “hoping for the best.” Susan Dela Cruz of the Tinian-based Susan’s Creations…

Island Resort Learning Center instructor Harry McCutcheon said the subjects the school will offer can train the island’s residents to fill up necessary entry-level positions in hotels, restaurants, and other establishments. The courses include front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, pool atten…

“I am very surprised and happy to be nominated for this prestigious award. It is a great honor and I did not expect it,” Ayuyu told the Variety. She said being nominated along with other businesswomen who excel in their own fields makes her feel a winner. Ayuyu will be flying to Guam for a luncheon…

This was what Bel Busby, general manager of the newly opened Shenanigans Restaurant in Garapan had in mind when she made her childhood dream of running her own restaurant come true. Shenanigans Restaurant, located at the Juan T. Guerrero Building in Garapan, opened its doors on Feb. 8. “The people …

But not everyone has lost hope. Every now and then, Saipan sees a new building being constructed or a new business opening up. Two weeks ago,  Koi Restaurant & Bar opened along Plumeria Street at the heart of Garapan. The restaurant owner revived the old Torihide Building and transformed it int…

Blossoms Floral Depo owner Elizabeth K. Tenorio said with things going from bad to worse, including the total collapse of the garment industry, airlines pulling out of the CNMI and the government’s budget problems, the CNMI leadership and elected officials need to bring changes to the commonwealth.…

Blossoms Floral Depo owner Elizabeth K. Tenorio said with things going from bad to worse, including the total collapse of the garment industry, airlines pulling out of the CNMI and the government’s budget problems, the CNMI leadership and elected officials need to bring changes to the commonwealth.…