Community Bulletins

EVERY great debate has an origin story, and the pineapple-on-pizza controversy is no different. It all started in 1962 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Sam Panopoulos, a Greek immigrant and restaurant owner, was known for his adventurous spirit and playful sense of humor. One day, in a moment of culina…

ATLANTA, Ga. (GIT) —  Sarah Kim of Saipan has earned a Master of Science in Psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Kim was among approximately 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 267th Commencement exercises …

(OVR) — The CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, for staff professional development, specifically for the DOL/WIA – OVR Workgroup Session. During this closure, OVR staff can be reached by phone at the following cell numbers: (670) 287-6538 (670) 287-6548 …

(SCS) — Join us in celebrating the wonders of science and engineering at the Saipan Community School STEM Fair! This exciting event invites you to explore the innovative projects our students have created using the Scientific method and engineering design process. Mark your calendars for Feb. 7, 20…

(PSS) — On Friday, Jan. 31, the Board of Education declared February as Career and Technical Education Month, joining the rest of the nation in celebrating the achievements and contributions of CTE programs. BOE Chair Aschumar Kodep Ogumoro-Uludong signed the proclamation. With him were BOE member …

(PSS) — Francisco M. Sablan Middle School installed its Student Council Advisory Panel on Jan. 27, emphasizing the critical role that student leaders play in creating a supportive learning environment. The new student officers are Desmond Gabriel M. Camacho, president; Que’ana Carlysse K. Limes, vi…

(SHS) — The Saipan Humane Society is celebrating its 2nd anniversary this February, marking two years of serving the island’s pets and their families. SHS is incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from the Banfield Foundation, local business sponsors, and the community, whose generosity has…

(PSS) — The unveiling of the newly constructed and federally funded playground at Mount Carmel School on Friday represents yet another milestone in the American Rescue Plan Act’s contributions to CNMI education. It also demonstrates the partnership between the Public School System and private schoo…

Marianas High School student Sylvia Sanchez has been selected to serve on the Youth Leadership Team or YLT of the 2025 National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Her selection follows a highly competitive process, making her one of just six high school students chosen nationwide for this prest…

The weekly street market aims to increase foot traffic in the Garapan tourist district. THE Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture is seeking 10 food vendors and 10 artists to join the Garapan Street Market on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. at Paseo de Marianas. The nightly fee is $45 and ve…