Community Bulletins

TINIAN — On May 20, 2025, the Tinian JROTC Battalion held its 32nd Change of Command Ceremony for the upcoming School Year of 2025-2026. This ceremony showcased the promotion and handing over of responsibilities from the former leadership to the current, as well as a ceremonial swearing-in for a ca…

BURGER fans, make some noise—your national holiday is here! May 28 marks National Burger Day, a day to celebrate the juiciest, freshest, meatiest burgers across the country. On island, Marianas Variety checked in with local favorites Inas’ Kitchen, American Pizza and Grill, and Wild Bill’s to…

Atkins Kroll Saipan has unveiled a dedicated parking stall reserved exclusively for active military personnel and veterans. AK photo IN a heartfelt show of appreciation for those who serve and have served in the U.S. armed forces, Atkins Kroll Saipan has unveiled a dedicated parking stall reserved …

Students of Sinapalo Elementary School visit the World War II Japanese canon site in Rota, The Marianas, on May 17, 2025, as part of the Marianas Visitors Authority’s “Tourists for a Day” familiarization tour for the school’s MY WAVE Club and Student Council. Other sites visited include As Nieves L…

(MVA) — That savory Marianas side dish chicken kelaguen is expected to have mouths watering at the 26th Annual Taste of The Marianas International Food Festival this Saturday, May 24. This year’s HANMI-NMTech Chefs Competition will feature the Chicken Kelaguen Cook-off at 6 p.m. with current or for…

MANGILAO (UOG) — The University of Guam will celebrate the achievements of 375 graduates at its Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2025 Commencement Ceremony, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the UOG Calvo Field House. This semester’s graduating class is the largest in UOG history and is expected to include …

ST. GEORGE, UT — Students at Utah Tech University showcased exceptional academic performance during the spring 2025 semester, with 1,021 students earning Dean’s List honors. To qualify, students had to attain a 3.5 to 3.89 GPA and complete at least 15 credits. Vinson Bacani, of Saipan was amo…

Northern Marianas College nursing students who will be earning their degrees this Friday held a nursing pinning and lamp lighting ceremony at Crowne Plaza on Monday, May 19, 2025. They, along with students from other degree programs, will graduate on May 23, 2025, at the Koblerville gymnasium. The …

MCDONALD’S of Saipan is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our crew members from the Middle Road and Garapan restaurants for the first quarter of 2025. This quarter, McDonald’s highlights the outstanding efforts of Ianda Atan and Aprilyn Joson, who have been named Crew of the …

Utah Tech University, which offers more than 300 academic programs, is known for its affordability, and ranks among the most cost-effective universities in the Western U.S. Utah Tech University photo ST. GEORGE, UT — Students at Utah Tech University demonstrated remarkable academic talent, with 854…