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The backbone of the bakery

“WHEN I started, cleaning was more straightforward: mop the floors, take out the trash, and keep things tidy,” Jesus Sanchez says, leaning against the industrial sink where he’d just finished sanitizing some equipment. “Now there’s a much bigger focus on sanitation and…
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From cooking rice to becoming a chef: A journey

CHEF Inas “Nas” Hocog’s culinary journey began with cooking rice in fourth grade. That humble start has now led him to become an instructor at the Northern Marianas Technical Institute and co-owner of The Hut restaurant, along with his startup, Marianas Chorizos Company LLC. His p…
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Triple J is grateful to its employees

LIKE the rest of the islands, Triple J Saipan Inc. is going to be spending Labor Day enjoying some well-earned rest. Fred Camacho, however, also has a positive word of encouragement to the over 200 employees who help keep Triple J Saipan successful. “I just want to extend my gratitude for you…
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McDonald’s honors Q2’s outstanding crew

LABOR Day is a time to recognize hard work and dedication. In honor of the day, we proudly recognize McDonald’s of Saipan’s 2nd Quarter Crew of the Quarter—Lindsy Lei Aldan from Middle Road and Drake Dominic Pua from Garapan—for their outstanding commitment and teamwork.   Left photo, Drake Dominic…
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Meet NMTech’s Rodante Yumul

FOR Rodante Yumul, automotive instructor at Northern Marianas Technical Institute, Labor Day is not so much a holiday but a reminder of the skilled trades that keep our community moving. His own journey to NMTech began with his own passion for cars. Growing up between Los Angeles and Saipan, his au…
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Dawn discipline

Timothy Asaivao   IN the quiet, pre-dawn darkness of Saipan, while most of the island sleeps, Timothy L. Asaivao is already moving. The sea is still, reflecting the last stars of the night, as he and five teammates from the Marianas Outrigger Club prepare their outrigger canoe for another morning p…
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Sam Gugliotta celebration of life Zoom link

THE virtual service of the late Sam Gugliotta — a former NMC instructor and Marianas Variety’s “Gecko Corner” columnist — is set for Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. central time, according to his former wife, Camilla Kui Cheng. To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://allsoulschurch-org.zoom.us/j/82…
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