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Recusal: Entire NMI Superior Court recuses itself from lawsuit over public records

November 17, 2025

All five judges of the CNMI Superior Court have recused themselves from hearing a lawsuit filed by former Judiciary law clerk William Abraczinskas against the Office of the Attorney General, citing potential conflicts of interest. Abraczinskas sued the OAG under the Open Government Act, alleging th…

No Quorum: Board of Education fails to act after special meeting falls short of required voting members

November 16, 2025

A special Board of Education meeting Friday failed to address internal issues, with three voting members and two non-voting members present. Four of five voting members are required for a quorum, leaving the BOE unable to take action. The meeting was announced in accordance with the Open Government…

PSS Bids for Inaugural School Safety Grant

November 14, 2025

Under the leadership of Federal Programs Officer Jacqueline P. Che (pictured right), the Public School System submitted its first application for the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program Grant to the U.S. Department of Justice through the Justice Grants System (…

Recognizing local healthcare heroes: Annie Trusso and Sinj Lee

November 14, 2025

The Office of Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds recently shone a light on two remarkable healthcare professionals from the CNMI: Annie Trusso and Seung Gin Lee (known as Sinj), who were featured in a USF Health publication by the University of South Florida. Annie, a Pain Management Fellow with USF, an…

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…

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