Community Bulletins

(SAFA) — Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the 38th Saipan Agricultural Fair will be postponed until further notice. The Saipan Agricultural Fair Association has made the difficult decision with the safety of all animals, attendees, and participants in mind. The rescheduled date will be announc…

(NMC) — As part of Northern Marianas College’s ongoing efforts to support workforce development and strengthen local entrepreneurship, the college’s Center for Training and Innovation, in collaboration with the CNMI Public School System, recently concluded the pilot cohort of the Business Academy T…

THE CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities informs the public that, due to the pending completion of renovations at Council buildings 1310 and 1312, staff will temporarily be working remotely. To ensure uninterrupted services during this transition, the Council’s executive committee has approve…

REALIZING that many in the community are concerned about matters of faith and spirituality, Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting all to their annual global convention series on July 4-6, 2025, which has the theme “Pure Worship!” Each year, the Witnesses present a free three-day program open to local co…

RHEA Backe, the owner of Cazimi Spa on Beach Road, invites you to “escape and relax” in the peaceful atmosphere of her new facility located near Quartermaster. At Cazimi Spa, a variety of wellness packages are available to help customers release stress and tension. The “Easy Day” package is a 45-mi…

Saipan manamko’ Lupe Sabino, Lupe Borja Robinson, and Chailang Palacios recently relaxed at Micro Beach after doing tai chi with Catherine Perry, standing far right. Tai chi is offered free every Friday, 7:30 a.m. at Micro Beach Pavilion.  Based on an ancient Chinese martial art, tai chi helps prom…

The Liberation Day Committee accepts a $5,000 donation from TSL Foundation Executive Director Merlie Tolentino, third left, Tan Holdings President & CEO Jerry Tan, far left, and VP for Community Relations Catherine Attao, second left. Contributed photo THE Liberation Day Committee is delighted …

Watercraft, Saipan circa 1924. Hornbostel, Bishop Museum photo EAST Carolina University or ECU will hold community workshops in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from July 8-16 and July 21, 2025, aimed at mapping non-sensitive maritime heritage sites and practices in the archipe…

CONGRATULATIONS to Andy Lee Quitugua Camacho of As Mahetog, Saipan for being on the Dean’s Honor List at Houghton University, Houghton, New York for Fall and Spring 2025. The family, parents (the late Lee Andy Camacho and Jennifer Q. Camacho) are extremely proud of his accomplishments. Prior to thi…

Marianas Variety staff members present a ceremonial check for $10,000 as an in-kind donation to the Liberation Day Committee, represented by Board Member Michi Viches, Sponsorship Chair Jeanette Sarabia, Finance Chair Vicenta Magofna, Parade Chair Priscilla Iakopo, and Vice Chair Bridget Maratita-D…