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GCEA fiscal reform panel reviews govt. restructuring, austerity steps, and strategies to spur economic activity The Fiscal Reform Committee of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers is advancing a slate of initiatives aimed at improving government efficiency, reducing costs, and identifying ne…

King-Hinds is named Miss Asia-Pacific Northern Marianas Top Model By Emmanuel Erediano emmanuel@mvariety.comVariety News Staff The inaugural Miss Asia-Pacific Northern Marianas crowned its first queen, Anne Rivera-Brownstein. In a glittering ceremony held at the Marianas Beach Resort’s ballroom, th…

By Bryan Manabatbryan@mvariety.comVariety News Staff A Palauan national undergoing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training on Saipan was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting a man in Garapan—and briefly escaped police custory only to be re-arrested. Jeremy Meseche Guiller…

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a car rental office in Garapan on Sunday afternoon, and brought the situation under control within 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services received the call at 5:37 p.m. and arrived on scene two minutes later.…

(PR) – Santa Soledad Parish in Kagman has launched a community food drive, which began on November 12 and will continue through December 19, to assist families during this difficult time. Parishioners are encouraged to donate non-perishable items during scheduled daily Mass and present them during …

The Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services Agroforestry program held a workbook launch on Tinian for the release of “Regenerative Agroforestry in Action in the Marianas: A Guide for Creating Abundant Food Forests,” on October 20, 2025. In conjunction with …