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WEBUpdated Sep 17, 2024. (MVA) — According to monthly statistics from the Marianas Visitors Authority, arrivals to Saipan, Tinian and Rota decreased 10% to 21,613 visitors in August 2024, compared to 24,128 visitors received in August 2023. While monthly arrivals are 55% lower compared to pre-pandemic levels of Augu…. Local News.
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WEB1st and 30th Death Anniversary: †Mary S. and †Augustine H. Moses. Updated Jul 10, 2024.
‘The economy is collapsing’ | Local News | mvariety.com
WEBMay 17, 2024 — Photos by Andrew Roberto. “WE have no positive outlook,” Saipan Chamber of Commerce Vice President Joshua Wise said on Thursday. “We’re now seeing signs that the economy is collapsing, residents are leaving our population, and workforce is declining. Legacy companies are closing their doors and …
IPI wants to sell hotel-casino, other assets for $10 million
WEBAug 22, 2024 — IMPERIAL Pacific International has asked the federal bankruptcy court to approve the sale of its hotel casino and other real estate assets to Loi Lam Sit for $10 million. IPI, through attorney Chuck Choi, requested the court for an order approving the proposed competitive bidding and sale procedures ...
Fire engulfs clothing store in Garapan - mvariety.com
WEBJan 16, 2024 — FIRE broke out at Hong Yuan Department Store, a clothes retail shop in Garapan, on Sunday morning. The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services said it was still trying to determine the cause of the fire, which remains under investigation. According to DFEMS, on Jan. 14 at approximately …
Welcome to Saipan! | Local News | mvariety.com
WEBAug 6, 2024 — Welcome to Saipan! Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang extended a warm welcome to Commander Thomas “Matt” Adams and the crew of the USS Spruance during their visit on Monday morning. The USS Spruance, a guided missile destroyer with a crew of about 329, is docked in Saipan for a scheduled port call through Thursday ...
Wanted man arrested | Local News | mvariety.com
WEBJul 11, 2024 — Wanted man arrested. MICHAEL Olaitiman, who had an active arrest warrant, was apprehended at 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, according to Assistant Chief of Police Simon Manacop, the Department of Public Safety’s acting public information officer. Earlier, DPS issued a wanted notice seeking the community's assistance in …
Man drowns off Hidden Beach | Local News | mvariety.com
WEBJan 4, 2024 — A 22-year-old man drowned while spearfishing off Hidden Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, the Department of Public Safety said in a media release. DPS said police responded to a call regarding a drowning incident in Talofofo at around 8:55 a.m.
MVA gets new board member, elects officers | Local News
WEBAug 22, 2024 — MVA gets new board member, elects officers. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios swears in Gloria Cavanagh of MB Capital Corp. to the Marianas Visitors Authority board of directors on Aug. 20, 2024, at the Office of the Governor on Capital Hill, Saipan. Cavanagh was also elected to continue as board chairperson at the …