Bridge Capital LLC’s Shawn Scott, CNMI first lady Wella Palacios, and Bridge Capital CEO John K. Baldwin pose with Joseph Weaver, first place winner in the painting and drawing category of Bridge Capital’s 2023 Art Contest, last Friday at the Civic Center Beach Park in Susupe. (CHRYSTAL MARINO)

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Barcinas appointed to preside over Torres’ suit against Finance

The CNMI Supreme Court has appointed Guam judge Arthur R. Barcinas to preside over former governor Ralph DLG Torres’ case against the Department of Finance and others. After all sitting Superior Court judges issued orders of recusals last month, Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro has officially appointed Barcinas to preside over Torres’ petition against the Department of Finance regarding its decision not to rule on the defense’s petition against the contract of special...

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CNMI artists shine in Bridge Capital competition

Bridge Capital LLC’s Art Competition this year not only highlighted the creativity and artistic skills of many of the CNMI’s homegrown artists, but also rewarded 13 artists whose work topped the tilt. The announcement of winners and presentation of prizes were made last Friday at...

Sen. Babauta’s office burglarized

The office of Sen. Celina R. Babauta (D-Saipan) was burglarized over the weekend and the unfortunate incident remains under investigation. The Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the burglary incident at the office of Sen. Babauta who said she discovered the...

House OK’s bill removing marijuana from all pre-employment drug testing

With only Rep. Manny Gregory T. Castro (Ind-Saipan) in opposition, the House of Representatives passed Friday a bill that seeks to remove marijuana from all pre-employment drug testing for government applicants with certain exceptions. With 17 House members voting “yes” during a...

Other Local News

GCC Fall semester registration ongoing

There is still time to register for the upcoming Fall semester at Guam Community College. In-person registration is currently ongoing in Building 2000: Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 from 8am to 12pm. The last day to register for the Fall semester is...

Sports

Runners ecstatic with return of Saipan Marathon

With the Marianas Visitors Authority announcing that the Saipan Marathon will be held on March 9, 2024, the islands’ running community was understandably excited with the return of an old favorite. MVA managing director Chris Concepcion himself confirmed...
Posted On Aug 01 2023

Business

Gather around the grill at Mai Teppanyaki from Aug. 4

Following extensive resort renovations, Saipan favorite Mai Teppanyaki will be re-opening on Friday, Aug. 4. Located at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, the signature teppanyaki restaurant will be available for groups of 8-12 people dining with 72 hours...

Opinion

Asta ki…Pilung

The place was the Hyatt Regency Saipan, and the occasion was the 20th anniversary of the ordination of the late Bishop Tomas Camacho. I forgot what was on the menu, or how many people bought a ticket to attend that event, but the thing that sticks in my...

Letters to the Editor

A journey to healing

Facing a cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly one of life’s most daunting challenges. However, in the case of one remarkable individual, Dr. Frederic Levy of ENT Carolina, a gifted otolaryngologist and dedicated surgeon, it was an opportunity to make a...