Marianas Variety
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The Marianas Variety is a Saipan-based newspaper published from Monday to Friday, and is owned by Younis Art Studio, a local company.
Established on March 16, 1972, the Variety is the Marianas' oldest, most trusted, most influential and most widely read newspaper.
The Variety has a readership of 40,000 in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI). We print an average of 28-40 pages daily with full color capability. A sister publication based in Koror, Palau, the Palau Horizon, was launched in 1998, and has a readership of 8,000. A Variety edition on Guam was launched in 1999, and now has a readership of 48,000. We distribute in the CNMI, Guam, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. We also have subscribers in the South Pacific, the Philippines, Hawaii, Japan and the mainland U.S. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Daily |
| Days Published | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
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Search ArticlesWoman found dead near Airport Road remains unidentified
THE woman whose decomposed body was discovered on July 20, 2026 near a farm off Airport Road remains unidentified more than two weeks later, according to the Department of Public Safety. DPS Public Information Officer Fred Sato said the remains continue to be classified as a Jane Doe as investigators await the official autopsy report from Dr. Philip A. Dauterman of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation.
Nate’s Mates rule Masters in Paradise with 4-0 finals sweep
THE competitive bracket lived up to the hype during the finals round of the Crowne Plaza Masters in Paradise 2026, as Nate’s Mates completed a clean 4-0 sweep against Kiwi Allsorts to claim the gold medal at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Tuesday afternoon. Fans were treated to a contrast of styles, highlighted by a gritty five-match marathon in the gold and bronze medal matches. Nate’s Mates set the tone early in the Men’s Doubles match.
Aiken trial opens with competing accounts of Chalan Kanoa assault
THE jury trial for a Saipan man accused of assaulting his girlfriend opened Monday in Superior Court, with Judge Lillian Tenorio presiding and the prosecution outlining what it described as a pattern of escalating domestic violence. Charlston Aiken, 45, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, domestic violence, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest in connection with an Oct. 21, 2025, incident in Chalan Kanoa.
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Mariners advised to seek safe harbor immediately as strong thunderstorms approach Guam and Rota waters
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King-Hinds: $100,000 H-1B payment not required for CNMI medical professionals
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the CNMI Congressional Delegate) — Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced Wednesday that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed it is not currently requiring the $100,000 payment previously associated with certain H-1B petitions, removing a potential barrier to recruiting medical professionals for the Commonwealth.
Asia shares climb as tech mood swings, oil retreats
SYDNEY (Reuters) — Asian stock markets jumped on Wednesday as robust earnings and renewed appetite for tech propelled Wall Street to record highs, while hopes for progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz pushed down on oil prices and bond yields. Japan's Nikkei climbed 3.0% and South Korea added 4.1%, continuing its run of wild swings. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 2.4%, while Chinese blue chips gained 0.7%.
Steady play lifts Nick Deleon Guerrero to Amigos Ace of the Month victory
NICK “Tindin” Deleon Guerrero has joined the ranks of the Amigos Golf Club’s Ace of the Month winners after capturing the June title with a dominant two-day net total of 137 on the East Course at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort last Sunday. Deleon Guerrero set the pace early during the July 26 qualifier round, carding a gross score of 81 that translated to a net 65 while playing off a 16 handicap.
Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperity
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in its latest defense white paper that arms production can support economic growth.
Governor reaffirms Customs & Biosecurity exemption from reduced hours
THE administration of Gov. David M. Apatang on Tuesday assured that employees of the Division of Customs and Biosecurity are exempt from the austerity measure and therefore should be working 80 hours biweekly. Speaking on behalf of the governor Tuesday, Office of the Governor Chief of Staff Henry S.