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Attao welcomes rivals in 2026 gubernatorial race

November 14, 2025

By Emmanuel T. Eredianoemmanuel@mvariety.comVariety News Staff Rep. Blas Jonathan Tenorio Attao, a candidate for governor in the 2026 Commonwealth election, has expressed a welcoming stance as more contenders step forward in the coming race. On Wednesday, Attao issued a statement in response to for…

Business owner pleads guilty to visa fraud, faces up to 10 years in prison and $250K fine

November 14, 2025

By Bryan Manabat bryan@mvariety.comVariety News Staff Angel Paras Cruz Jr., owner of Villa De Cruz Apartelle and World Electric & Construction Co. Inc., has pleaded guilty to three counts of visa fraud in federal court and now faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. …

Enhanced island connections: Saipan’s modern commuter terminal opens Nov 17

November 14, 2025

By Ulysses Torres SabucoVariety News Staff A much-needed upgrade is on the horizon for travelers, as the new federally-funded Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport commuter terminal prepares for its grand opening on Nov. 17—a timely boost for the region’s travel confidence. The $9.7 million…

Full Circle Saipan donates $30K in paint for Precinct 3 beautification projects

November 14, 2025

By Bryan Manabat bryan@mvariety.comVariety News Staff As part of an ongoing effort to enhance community spaces through public-private partnerships, Full Circle Saipan last week donated $30,000 worth of paint to the office of Precinct 3 Representative Elias M. Rangamar. The donation, which will be u…

Major austerity hits public education

November 14, 2025

PSS to cut school week; parents and teachers brace for change By Emmanuel T. EredianoVariety News Staff In a historic shift that will ripple through classrooms, affect employees, and affect families’ routines across the islands, the Public School System will transition to a four-day school week sta…

Rare BOE meeting confronts internal challenges

November 14, 2025

For the first time, the board will publicly address ethics, governance, and member disputes amid PSS work reductions affecting thousands of students and staff. By Emmanuel T. Eredianoemmanuel@mvariety.comVariety News Staff The Board of Education will convene a special meeting today at 9 a.m. via Zo…

Shutdown ends after 43 days; relief for NMI residents

November 14, 2025

By Emmanuel T. Erediano emmanuel@mvariety.comVariety News Staff The Northern Mariana Islands joined the rest of the nation in welcoming the end of the 43-day federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — that disrupted services and left many local families struggling with uncertainty.…

Public School System celebrates its AP Capstone diploma recipients

November 14, 2025

At the CNMI Public School System, four students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma and three students have earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2024-25 school year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentat…

Mobil seeks judge’s recusal in long-running gas price lawsuit

November 11, 2025

MOBIL Oil Mariana Islands Inc. is seeking the recusal of Superior Court Presiding Judge Roberto C. Naraja from a long-running class-action lawsuit alleging gasoline price fixing and deceptive practices on Saipan.

Kelvin Sanchez charged with meth distribution near schools

November 11, 2025

FEDERAL authorities have arrested Kelvin Cabrera Sanchez, 38, for distributing methamphetamine near two schools on island.

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