A bill seeking to authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to charge “user fees” for the Grotto, a popular dive spot, has been deemed unconstitutional. House Bill 19-38, authored by Rep. Roman C. Benavente (Ind-Saipan), seeks to authorize the Parks and Recreation...

Representatives of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration are on island for the first time to do a “fact gathering” and survey in the CNMI. Western District manager Wyatt Andrews and assistant manager Paul Belanger met with Labor Secretary Edith...

The Philippine Consulate General’s third mobile consular mission on Saipan this year was deemed a success by Consul Edgar Auxilian. According to Auxilian, 308 Filipinos registered as overseas voters, surpassing their target of 250. “We’ve surpassed our target. We’re happy, it...

The Friends of the Arts will be presenting its final play of the 2014-15 season, 3 Doors to Death, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 29, 30 and 31. Don’t be misled by the title. It’s a light-hearted murder mystery that will get you involved. The play starts at 7pm each night...