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Articles

Manta Rays aim to 'soar beyond the tides'

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

173 Manta Rays graduated from Saipan Southern High School on Wednesday, May 28, at their Koblerville campus. This year’s commencement theme was “Soaring Beyond the Tides.”In her keynote address, Dr. Dora Miura, an SSHS teacher and the 2016 CNMI PSS State Teacher of the Year, issued three challenges to the seniors. First of all, they should “be great,” said Miura, who is also the teacher representative to the Board of Education.
It's a family affair at Himawari

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

AS Himawari Saipan Inc. marks 20 years of operation, Marianas Variety spoke to its longest serving employees to check in on how the company has grown after two decades of operation and the roles they played in that growth.
Himawari: 20 years of putting island residents first

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

Pull Quote“We believe in our old tradition that customers gather where there are excellent employees.” —Itsuro Hosoda, Himawari Saipan Inc. chairmanWITHOUT a doubt, Himawari, the Garapan-based Japanese restaurant, bakery, and convenience store, is an institution. The story of Himawari Saipan Inc. is 20 years in the making, built on dedication, an openness to customer feedback, persistent expansion, a family work environment, and consistently delicious, conveniently ready Japanese food.
The 2025 Camrys are now on Saipan!

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

THE 2025 Camry, which boasts an elevated design and an all-hybrid lineup, is now ready to take you on new adventures over the newly built roads of Saipan. According to sales manager Kevin Barnes, the 2025 Camry LE features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with Toyota's latest electric motor technology. It generates about 225 horsepower while posting an impressive mileage of about 51 miles to a gallon, thanks to the vehicle’s hybrid technology.
500 Sails builds next-generation Chamorro canoe

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

500 Sails’ first 14-foot Chamorro galaide is now on display at the I ♥ Saipan store in Garapan, as the cultural maritime nonprofit prepares to paddle and sail it in the Saipan Lagoon. In an interview on Wednesday, 500 Sails co-founder Peter Perez said the galaide was built entirely on Saipan and is based on historical records. Like all canoes in the 500 Sails fleet, its main components are made of fiberglass.
National Burger Day is here!

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

BURGER fans, make some noise—your national holiday is here! May 28 marks National Burger Day, a day to celebrate the juiciest, freshest, meatiest burgers across the country. On island, Marianas Variety checked in with local favorites Inas’ Kitchen, American Pizza and Grill, and Wild Bill's to ask them how they throw down when customers are in the mood for fresh ground patties served hot and delicious.
‘A day to celebrate the courage of those who served’

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

U.S. military members who died in both war and peace, along with the late local Marine Scouts, were honored during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Veterans Cemetery in Marpi. The keynote speaker, Special Assistant for Military Affairs Edward Camacho, said there is always a “need to remember and honor our fallen heroes.”“Today’s the day to reflect, remember and honor those folks who have gone before us,” said Camacho, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel.
NMC graduates 289

2 weeks ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

289 students received degrees from Northern Marianas College at the commencement exercise on Friday, May 23 at the Koblerville gymnasium. The graduates received Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in fields such as nursing, education, natural resources management, fire science technology, business administration, and more.
Drug Court aims to reduce stigma, rebuild lives

2 weeks ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

DURING SHRM’s monthly meeting on May 22 at the Pacific Islands Club, CNMI Drug Court Program Manager Edward Diaz urged support for the program’s graduates. “If there’s one thing I want to accomplish today, it’s to reduce the stigma surrounding our participants. We still feel that stigma exists in the community,” he told members of the Society of Human Resource Management. Diaz, as well as staff from the Office of Adult Probation Supervision, were the meeting’s special guest speakers.
No livestreaming at Ring of Fire 3, says promoter

2 weeks ago | mvariety.com | Andrew Roberto

TRENCH Tech promoter Cuki Alvarez said there will be no live streaming at Ring of Fire 3, which is set for Saturday, May 24, at the Garapan Roundhouse. Alvarez said Trench Tech reserves the right to enforce the ban on unauthorized live streaming, even if it means removing customers from the venue. He calls unauthorized livestreaming “unfair.” “Live streaming does an injustice to all the hard work and preparation it takes to put the whole event together,” he said.