Marianas Beach Resort Names Industry Veteran Bart Jackson as General Manager
SAIPAN — Marianas Beach Resort owner David Hood has named hospitality veteran Bart Jackson as the property’s new general manager, bringing aboard a figure with nearly 35 years of experience in the Pacific islands hotel industry.
Rain Delays Behind Them, Saipan Little League Senior and Junior Divisions Heat Up
SAIPAN — After weeks of weather-related disruptions that left fields waterlogged and schedules in flux, the 2026 Saipan Little League season is hitting its stride, with the Senior and Junior divisions both producing standout individual performances and clear frontrunners in the standings.
Triple J to Open Furniture and Appliance Store in Chalan Kanoa on April 6
SAIPAN — That light at the end of the tunnel might be in the form of you new favorite lamp as Triple J will open a new Furniture and Appliance store at the Pay-Less Fresh Market location along Beach Road in Chalan Kanoa on Monday, April 6, expanding the company’s retail presence on Saipan.
Apatang Administration Plans Public Land Lease Relief for Hotels, Tourism Businesses
SAIPAN — The Apatang administration is preparing to authorize new flexibility for the Department of Public Lands to provide temporary relief to hotels and businesses operating on public lands, the Marianas Visitors Authority announced Thursday.
Saipan World Resort Scales Back Operations Amid Aviation Instability, Rising Fuel Costs
SAIPAN — Saipan World Resort has announced a temporary operational scale-down, citing instability in global aviation markets and sharply rising fuel surcharges that have driven a rapid decline in occupancy levels.
President Trump Touts Iran Military Progress, Warns of Further Strikes in Nationwide Address
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told the nation Wednesday night that U.S. military operations against Iran are nearing completion, warning that American forces would escalate strikes over the next two to three weeks if no diplomatic deal is reached.
Sinahi Returned to Chief Quipuha Statue in Hagåtña
HAGÅTÑA — The sinahi belonging to the Chief Quipuha statue in Hagåtña has been recovered and will be restored to its rightful place, the Office of the Governor confirmed Thursday.
Apatang Grants Easter Administrative Leave for CNMI Executive Branch Employees
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang authorized administrative leave for non-essential employees of the Executive Branch beginning at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in observance of the Easter season.
IT&E Launches ‘The Loop,’ Offering $0.50 Off Per Gallon at Shell and Free Data Roaming for $150-a-Month Customers
SAIPAN — IT&E has launched a new loyalty program called The Loop, offering customers who spend $150 or more per month a package of benefits including 50 cents off per gallon of fuel at Shell stations, free international data roaming and a free service of their choice, CEO David Gibson announced Wednesday on Good Morning Marianas.
Artemis II Lifts Off, Sending Four Astronauts on First Moon Mission in 53 Years
CAPE CANAVERAL, United States — NASA launched four astronauts toward the moon Wednesday for the first time in more than half a century, sending the Artemis II crew skyward aboard a 32-story rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida as tens of thousands watched from the ground below.
