Community Bulletins

AS the first female certified commercial diver in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Dina Tenorio, who owns Latte Marine Diving & Salvage, LLC, has made it her mission to protect the marine environment that sustains island life. In honor of Earth Day and CNMI Environmental Awaren…

Story Highlights Mariana Islands Nature Alliance proudly joins in this celebration, marking 20 years of environmental stewardship. Founded by a passionate group of community members, MINA has worked hand in hand with government agencies and local partners to protect the Mariana Islands’ natur…

TWELVE young women in the CNMI will be competing for the 2025 Miss Earth Northern Marianas crown on July 19. A venue for the competition will be decided soon, according to current Miss Earth NMI Heavenly Pangelinan. In the meantime, six of the contestants recently spoke with Marianas Variety about …

420 Lounge and The HookUp offer a plethora of buds for cannabis connoisseurs.  The mission of The HookUp is to “provide clean, quality cannabis that uplifts people, supports local growers, and promotes wellness.”  A selection of prerolls are available at 420 Lounge. One of the many strands availabl…

FOR cannabis smokers, 420 is basically an early Fourth of July holiday—it’s the time of the year to roll one up with friends and celebrate our favorite strands. And listen, it might be 4/21 by the time you read this in the Marianas Variety, but it’s still 420 in the United States, so consider this …

BREAK out the baskets and chocolates! Easter Sunday is on April 20. With Easter Sunday upon us, many islanders are looking for two things: 1) a way to ensure the little ones enjoy an Easter Egg hunt and 2) a place where the entire family gets to enjoy a great meal. Let Marianas Variety help you! We…

McDonald’s of Saipan volunteers smile for a group photo after participating in the BECQ islandwide cleanup on April 12, 2025. Crewmembers and managers take part in the two-hour event alongside their family members. ON Saturday, April 12, 2025, McDonald’s of Saipan volunteered for the annual Bureau …

The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation signing ceremony was held in the Dandan Middle School cafeteria on March 31, 2025. Office of the Governor photo (DYS) — With purpose, heart, and a bold call for change, the Division of Youth Services under the Department of Com…

THE Marianas Alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations would like to remind the community of its upcoming nonprofit toolkit workshop happening Monday, April 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the MANGO Office Resource Room. This informative workshop will provide attendees with key insights and…

MARIANAS High School seniors Julia Taitano and Jia Ross Nicdao traveled to New Haven, Connecticut to represent the Northern Marianas in the National Association of Moot Court High School Regional Competition held at Yale University on April 5–6. Over the course of two days, 47 teams from various hi…