Community Bulletins

MEMORIAL Day, held this year on May 26, commemorated the nation’s women and men who’ve passed on after fighting for our country and freedom. The island’s Memorial Day ceremony was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Marpi. Gov. Arnold Palacios, Lt. Gov. David Apatang, other gove…

THE Saipan Humane Society is excited to announce that visiting veterinarian Dr. Katie Hayward and veterinary technician Emily from Banfield Foundation successfully treated 307 patients during a seven-day clinic on the island. These patients came in for a wide range of care, including wellness check…

(MVA) — Community members of The Marianas and newly appointed Marianas Goodwill Ambassador SkySyllabus turned out bright and early in the past week for the Marianas Tourism Month Cleanup. The four-member J-pop group, along with representatives of Japanese Society of the Northern Mariana Islands, Ja…

THE 2025 Camry, which boasts an elevated design and an all-hybrid lineup, is now ready to take you on new adventures over the newly built roads of Saipan. The 2025 Camry activates its electronic motor once the car reaches a speed of 30 miles per hour. From that point, the car doesn’t use any fuel t…

Pull Quote “We believe in our old tradition that customers gather where there are excellent employees.” <p style=”text-align: right;”><strong>—Itsuro Hosoda, Himawari Saipan Inc. chairman</strong> WITHOUT a doubt, Himawari, the Garapan-based Japanese restaurant, bakery…

AS Himawari Saipan Inc. marks 20 years of operation, Marianas Variety spoke to its longest serving employees to check in on how the company has grown after two decades of operation and the roles they played in that growth. Having been with the business since it opened in 2006, Mary Rose Guevarra, A…

(DCCA-DYS) — The Department of Community & Cultural Affairs-Division of Youth Services is sending out a heartfelt thank you to every single person who showed up, stood with DYS, and helped make this year’s Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Awareness Month one of the most powerful in years.…

(MCS) — This past week, Mount Carmel School celebrated the achievements of her graduating students across three levels — 21 kindergarteners, 42 eighth-graders, and 41 high school seniors — during commencement ceremonies at Mount Carmel Cathedral. As the only Catholic school in the CNMI, Mount Carme…

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…