(MVA) — Representatives of major travel agencies and six media and social media channels in Korea have visited the Marianas to learn more about the destination for this month’s resumption of direct international flights between the two destinations.

FURNITURE-Kathy Style offers meticulous island homeowners and residents an easy and convenient 'shop and ship' purchase for stylish quality home furnishings.

(MVA) —  The Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam is all set for Saturday, July 31,  from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Guma Sakman at Civic Center in Susupe.

(NMC) — CNMI youth recently had a chance to enhance their team building and leadership skills through 4-H Marianas’ Camp Maga’lahi. A total of 77 campers ages 7-14 joined this year’s camp on Saipan.

Volunteers with PDM Promoters Inc., Kinpachi Restaurant and the Saipan Awaodori Team conducted their monthly cleanup in the Garapan tourism district on Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It was a rainy day, but that didn’t stop the volunteers from picking up trash and trimming vegetat…

(Press Release) — Lions Club International District 204 Gov.  Saturnino “Atoy” Banting, MJF took his oath of office on June 30, 2021, administered virtually by Lions Club International President Douglas Alexander at Rendezvous restaurant.  It was witnessed by the over 90 Lion members from ei…

(Press Release) —  Last week 500 Sails staff and volunteers sailed three canoes to Tinian to be part of 4-H Marianas’ 4-H Camp Maga’låhi.

THE Saipan Centennial Lions Club has completed the renovation of a pavilion at Sugar Dock in Chalan Kanoa.

(MVA) —  The Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam on July 31, 2021  on Saipan welcomes all bands in the Marianas to sign up for the Battle of Bands.

(Press Release) — Summer is still on, and we are super excited to invite you to the Northern Marianas Humanities Council's Motheread/Fatheread CNMI summer class.

THE Saipan Falun Dafa Association held a series of events commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the persecution of Falun Dafa also known as Falun Gong that was initiated by the Chinese Communist Party, China’s sole governing party.

(Press Release) — The Walk to Remember has been postponed until next Thursday, July 29, at 5 p.m. due to the weather.

COLLEEN Hobson of Palau wants to give back to her community by sharing beauty tips.

HAGÅTÑA (IHFG) — I Hagan Famalåo’an Guåhan Inc. presents “Ina’daihen Maisa” with Tressa Perez Diaz, Ph.D. and Lisa Linda Natividad, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6 p.m. CHST. 

(LDTF) — The Lady Diann Torres Foundation will launch its 6th children’s book entitled “Kareran Sirena” this Saturday July 17th during the Project Liffang event to be held at the Carolinian Utt from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

The Lady Diann Torres Foundation took part in the CNMI Disabilities Network Partners'  "Disable the Label" campaign to spread disabilities awareness and acceptance through a “celebrity bagging” event at all Joeten stores on Saturday.  At Joeten Garapan, the Lady Diann Torres Foundation enjoy…

Northern Marianas College's new President Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero was one of the celebrity baggers during the “Disable the Label” Celebrity Bagging event held Saturday to help raise awareness about equality, equity and the need to remove labels to create an inclusive environment by way of…

(MVA) — In celebration  of the resumption  of international flights to the Marianas, the Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam will be on July 31, 2021,  in Saipan.

SERVING sumptuous international cuisines, Dolphin Restaurant has reopened to bring back a fantastic dining experience.

MAJESTY Restaurant in Garapan has reopened after undergoing renovations.

(FOA) — The Friends of the Arts will hold auditions for three one-act plays by noted playwright David Ives on Saturday, July 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday, July 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 102D at Marianas High School.

(Special Advertising Feature) — Eco Camp will run at the Marianas Trekking Adventure Center in Marpi beginning July 12. “This will be our 22nd year offering activities to our local community, says Jojo Valencia, Marianas Trekking manager.

(FOA) — The Friends of the Arts will be producing a theater program of three one-act plays in early August.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6 and 7, from 2-6 p.m., in Room D102, Marianas High School.

MANGILAO (UOG) — The social movement in Guåhan behind protecting the latte village sites and biocultural diversity of Litekyan, or Ritidian, is examined in a book released today titled “Indigenous Peoples, Heritage, and Landscape in the Asia Pacific: Knowledge Co-Production and Empowerment.”

TINIAN (Press Release) —  On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 the Tinian Mayor’s Office and the municipality celebrated its final event for Pride Month with the unveiling of the newly constructed pride heart monument.

(Special Advertising Feature) — Independence Day is around the corner, Kensington is inviting you to celebrate with our new excitements!

MARIANAS Creations and SAIHI Eats are teaming up to celebrate local art and artists at their “First Friday” event this weekend.

HAGÅTÑA (IHFG) — I Hagan Famalåo’an Guåhan Inc. presents Åmot Famalåo’an with Terilyn Francisco, LCSW, MSW and Frances Meno, Yo Åmte. This event will take place on Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. CHST. Linking physical recovery and spiritual restoration, this event will focus on indigenous h…

“Mirror Image”By Freya Deshae C. GreathouseSongsong Village, Rota

Your Out Is My OutBy Colin Jay S. Cruz

(Press Release) — LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization Pride Marianas’ Kiki 2021, a celebration providing the community a safe space for self-expression, music and dance, was held at Aqua Resort Club poolside over the weekend on Saturday evening, June 19. The event drew well over 100 attendees, in…

HYATT Regency Saipan is bringing back what everyone on island misses a lot — the table of plenty that is the buffet.

OVER 100 people joined Pride Marianas Youth's Strides for Pride on Friday to express support for and honor the LGBTQIA+ community in the CNMI and around the world.

(MCS) — Born and raised on the island of Rota, Mount Carmel School’s 2016 AlumKnight Thomas Manglona III became acutely aware of the disproportionate amount of media coverage between the various islands of the CNMI. However, from a broader standpoint, Thomas recognized throughout his high sc…

MANGILAO (UOG) — Are the traditional practices tied to endangered species at risk of being lost? The answer is yes, according to the authors of an ethnographic study published in the University of Guam peer-reviewed journal Pacific Asia Inquiry. But the authors also say a recovery plan can p…

(Pride Marianas Youth) — Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is a global celebration, one where many collective voices unite to support an amazing cause and honor our LGBTQIA+ community. We want to encourage all partners and members to get involved and show support for our LGBTQIA+ community. You…

It’s okay, we’re normal.By Jermaine Chloe B. YalungRota

The Creation of lgbTIQ PRIDEBy Joseph M. Hocog

Photos taken at sunrise, first photo, and sunset, second photo, on Monday, June 21, the summer solstice — the longest day of the year. Sunrise was at 5:50 a.m. and sunset was at 6:47 p.m.

HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — As children weave their baskets at the Valley of the Latte in Talofofo, they not only learn about CHamoru culture but get to experience it firsthand.

THE  most significant qualities of a father can be seen in the dreams, aspirations, and goals he sets for his entire family. A father is not an anchor to hold anyone back. He is the guiding light of love to show everyone the way as he makes his loved ones feel safe. No matter how tall you gr…

SEAWEED has traditionally been part of the diet of Koreans, Chinese, Japanese and Europeans. 

(Press Release) — The Pride Marianas committee invites the CNMI LBGTQA+ community and all allies to join in this year's Pride soirée — KIKI — a safe-space celebration promoting inclusion and love among all people.  Historically, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender or LGBT populations hav…

A Crowded ClosetBy Leovita Q. Cabrera

I Know a BoyBy Pedro Manglona

This photo of a fantastic sunset was taken Friday evening by the Beach Road intersection near Atkins Kroll.  “The colors here are natural and unaltered,” says the photographer, Curt Klemstein. “If you are a photographer or just someone who appreciates this kind of beauty, this time of year i…

TANAPAG Middle School conducted a two-day social-emotional learning development workshop to help its students cope with the stress and anxieties caused by  the Covid-19 pandemic.