Japanese rapper SWAY drops Saipan-shot music video with MVA support
SAIPAN — Japanese rapper SWAY, a member of DOBERMAN INFINITY, has released the music video for his new track “またね,” filmed on Saipan with support from the Marianas Visitors Authority. The video showcases recognizable island backdrops—from beaches and resorts to vibrant night scenes—highlighting Saipan’s tropical vibe for SWAY’s global audience.
MVA to unveil new Marianas global brand at Nov. 7 membership meeting
SAIPAN — The Marianas Visitors Authority will launch its new Marianas global brand during its bi-annual General Membership Meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Saipan World Resort in Susupe.
GEPA opens probe into East Agana landslide; stop-work order issued, water testing underway
GUAM — The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has launched an investigation into the Oct. 15 East Agana landslide, issuing a stop-work order to Palisades Estates and beginning water-quality testing in Agana Bay while crews clear debris and install temporary sediment controls.
Henry Luce Foundation awards $200,000 to bolster Pacific Islands humanities; NMHC to expand programs
SAIPAN, CNMI — October 16, 2025. The Northern Marianas Humanities Council (NMHC) has received a $200,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to support Pacific Islands humanities councils following sharp federal funding cuts this year. The three-year aid package will help sustain and revitalize programs across the region, including NMHC, Humanities Guåhan, the Amerika Samoa Humanities Council, and the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities.
MB Capital pays arrears after DPL violation notice; lease review continues
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Lands says MB Capital Holdings LLC has paid all outstanding rent on its Marianas Beach Resort lease after receiving a Notice of Violation (NOV) for non-payment and missing compliance documents. The lessee is now current “up to the next anniversary date” and has agreed to submit remaining documentation on a set schedule, according to DPL.
President Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
Maria worked cleaning schools in Florida for $13 an hour. Every two weeks, she’d get a $900 paycheck from her employer, a contractor. Not much — but enough to cover rent in the house that she and her 11-year-old son share with five families, plus electricity, a cellphone and groceries.
Naomi Osaka is out of the Japan Open quarterfinals with a left leg injury
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Naomi Osaka pulled out of her quarterfinal match at the Japan Open on Friday because of a left leg injury.
