Emmanuel T. Erediano

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ZONING Board member Steve Jang was in the middle of his presentation on reforming zoning rules at the multi-purpose center on Tuesday when Zoning Administrator Therese T. Ogumoro interrupted him. Later, in a letter to Zoning Board Chair Henry S. Hofschneider, Jang said that “the manner in which [his] presentation was halted was unfortunate.”Jang's presentation on "quantum social development" was included in the "new business" portion of the meeting agenda.

2 days ago | mvariety.com | Emmanuel T. Erediano

AS someone who has served in various capacities in the Office of the Governor, John Oliver “Bolis” Gonzales said it is an honor to be appointed communications and policy advisor by Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and to “serve our people” in this capacity. He said he was excited to return to the work he had done for almost three decades, citing his previous roles as a broadcast journalist, policy-making staff member, adviser, and chief of staff to prior governors.

2 days ago | mvariety.com | Emmanuel T. Erediano

FORTY-FIVE middle and high school students on Tinian have completed financial and digital literacy certification courses. The Tinian high school students who received their certification on Intuit Personal Finance during an awarding ceremony in the school cafeteria on Monday were Ainsley P. Ancheta, Yeesha Faith Margarette D. Cajilla, Jun Y. Chen, Aiden Jay V. Castro, Amovy Stephen J. Lagunay, Jake T. Moncada, John Peter S. Sablan, Dylan C. Subia, Hitomi I. Suzuki, Israt Jareen Iqra J. Syed, Eric Z.

3 days ago | mvariety.com | Emmanuel T. Erediano

FORMER Department of Corrections Officer Aesha Debrum Sablan on Tuesday pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual contact with a detainee. District Court for NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona set the sentencing for Oct. 10, 2025, at 9 a.m.Sablan appeared before the court out of custody during an arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and waived her right to an indictment.

3 days ago | mvariety.com | Emmanuel T. Erediano

A BICAMERAL conference committee will convene next week to review House Bill 24-17, which proposes to remove restrictions in the use of Commonwealth Ports Authority funds. Senate Floor Leader Donald Manglona and Rep. John Paul Sablan, who chair the conferees of the Senate and House of Representatives, announced that a conference committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the House chamber.