Business

“The date is not fixed yet when I will be leaving and when I will start my next work,” Issa said. He started working as general manager of the Palms Resort Saipan in October 2008. “I’m sad to leave the island that I have grown to love. I feel sad to leave friends I have made over the years, and the…

Or how many times have your car been burglarized because burglars could see through the glass windows items worth stealing inside the vehicle? It may be time for you to get your car windows tinted but if your budget is tight, here is good news for you. Chris Castro, a former CNMI resident who has b…

No matter where you live within the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. territories and the U.S. military bases around the world, Jesse Torres and his Balutan boxes can reach you free of shipping costs. Torres, started his online business Balutanbox.com in 2006, deriving the name from the Chamorro word “balut…

You see similar jars and bottles of different sizes and shapes during annual events like the Flame Tree Arts Festival in April, the Taste of the Marianas in May and during the regular Thursday street market in Garapan. Over the years, bringing home a taste of the islands in the form of red hot pepp…

A lady who bought two brand new shirts at $3 each and sandals at $8 said that the night bazaar is the best way to shop affordably. “Where else can you buy very cheap clothes and sandals like this?” the lady asked, showing Variety her purchases.  Near the lighted fountain, Star Handicraft and Jewelr…

She had no idea that the $50 bill she received was a counterfeit, until authorities came to her store to tell her that she received a fake note. The storeowner may have received several counterfeit notes in the past without knowing it. Money changes hands so fast and so often that you would not kno…

At the end of the month, Jess’ mailbox is swamped with packages and his bills have piled up so high he cannot cope with the payments anymore. Along with the bills are several overdraft notices from the bank for purchases he made although he doesn’t have enough funds in his debit card. Jess is just …

These and more have caused businesses to close  and investors to be on a “wait and see” stance before pouring money into the island. Doors seem to be closing in from all direction, leaving everyone uncertain of the future. But not for one individual who succeeded in bringing Saipan to the limelight…

“I feel so much honored to be chosen as the Businessman of the Year. This means a lot to me and I want to thank the individuals who trusted me and nominated me. I appreciate the recognition,” 42-year old Vicente “Ben” M. Babauta, DFS Saipan Ltd. assistant general manager for operations told the Var…

The global economic crisis, the mass exodus of residents to the mainland and other countries to look for greener pasture, the onset of federalization and the uncertainty of their immigration status just some of the factors of the steadily decreasing figures in car sales for the past five years. But…