Ivan Ilmov has been a Rotarian for nearly half of his life. His 16 years in Rotary spans from high school to college and now as a businessman in the CNMI. The owner of Bath and Ceramics on Middle Road came to Saipan with his family eight years ago. On Tuesday, he was sworn in as...

Editor’s note: In Saipan Tribune’s latest weekly series, “Voices” shares the stories of those in the CW community and sheds light on those directly affected by the humanitarian crisis in the CNMI. Mami Ikeda’s family has lived here for nearly 40 years. She and her mother, father,...

In his first press conference since being appointed bishop by Pope Francis, bishop-elect Ryan Jimenez addressed questions from local media in front of diocesan, government, and department officials at the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa office yesterday. Joining in welcoming Jimenez was...

Pope Francis appointed Fr. Ryan P. Jimenez as bishop for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa last Friday. The historic appointment comes after nearly six years of “sede vacante,” or the vacancy of an official seat, in the CNMI. His ordination will take place on Aug. 14, 2016, before the...