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hinese Infiltration, Visa-Free Access, and Illegal Activity in the Northern Mariana Islands Cleo Paskal John Batchelor speaks with Cleo Paskal about the highly strategic US territory, the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), which are being overrun by Chinese nationals. CNMI is the only part of the US where Chinese can arrive without a visa. This access facilitates illegal activities like money laundering, drug trafficking, and human trafficking, with estimates suggesting thousands of illegal residents. 1959

HEADLINE: FBI Closes Investigation Despite Massive Chinese Casino Corruption in US Territory GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: Former CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios requested FBI investigation into $1.6 billion missing COVID funds and Chinese casino corruption. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) allegedly facilitated money laundering "hundreds of billions," influenced politicians including Governor Torres. CNMI remains only US territory granting visa-free access to Chinese visitors, raising national security concerns. 1944 SAIPAN

CONTINUED HEADLINE: FBI Closes Investigation Despite Massive Chinese Casino Corruption in US Territory GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: Former CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios requested FBI investigation into $1.6 billion missing COVID funds and Chinese casino corruption. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) allegedly facilitated money laundering "hundreds of billions," influenced politicians including Governor Torres. CNMI remains only US territory granting visa-free access to Chinese visitors, raising national security concerns. JUNE 1944 SAIPAN

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 9-18-25. GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE HALLS OF PARLIAMENT. FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: UK Labour Party Faces Crisis as Starmer's Leadership Falters GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY: Sir Keir Starmer faces "extremely unusual" unpopularity despite Labour's large majority. Potential replacements include Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell. Discontent stems from poor judgment, lack of progressive vision, and resentment over Jeremy Corbyn's removal. Labour risks massive defections to Corbyn's new radical left-wing party if Starmer's leadership continues. 915-930 CONTINUED HEADLINE: UK Labour Party Faces Crisis as Starmer's Leadership Falters GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY: Sir Keir Starmer faces "extremely unusual" unpopularity despite Labour's large majority. Potential replacements include Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell. Discontent stems from poor judgment, lack of progressive vision, and resentment over Jeremy Corbyn's removal. Labour risks massive defections to Corbyn's new radical left-wing party if Starmer's leadership continues. 930-945 HEADLINE: Nvidia's Strategic $5 Billion Investment in Intel Reshapes US Chip Industry GUEST NAME: Chris Riegel SUMMARY: Nvidia, led by Jensen Huang, invests $5 billion in Intel, gaining access to manufacturing capabilities while Intel gets crucial funding. This partnership reduces Nvidia's reliance on TSMC and aligns with President Trump's "national champion strategy." The deal comes amid China's ban on Nvidia chips and China's struggle for technological self-sufficiency. 945-1000 HEADLINE: India-China-Russia Axis Dismissed as Propaganda Despite Modi-Xi Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Sadanand Dhume dismisses speculation of an India-China-Russia "Eurasian axis" following Modi-Xihandshake at SCO summit as "nonsense." Relations remain hostile due to border disputes with tens of thousands of troops deployed. China's ties with Pakistan, supplying 80% of arms and investing through CPEC, further strain India relations. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: FBI Closes Investigation Despite Massive Chinese Casino Corruption in US Territory GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: Former CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios requested FBI investigation into $1.6 billion missing COVID funds and Chinese casino corruption. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) allegedly facilitated money laundering "hundreds of billions," influenced politicians including Governor Torres. CNMI remains only US territory granting visa-free access to Chinese visitors, raising national security concerns. 1015-1030 CONTINUED HEADLINE: FBI Closes Investigation Despite Massive Chinese Casino Corruption in US Territory GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: Former CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios requested FBI investigation into $1.6 billion missing COVID funds and Chinese casino corruption. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) allegedly facilitated money laundering "hundreds of billions," influenced politicians including Governor Torres. CNMI remains only US territory granting visa-free access to Chinese visitors, raising national security concerns. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: James Webb Telescope Probes Potentially Habitable Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e GUEST NAME: Néstor Espinoza SUMMARY: Dr. Néstor Espinoza's team uses the James Webb Space Telescope to study TRAPPIST-1e, 40 light-years away in the habitable zone. Using transit method analysis, they've excluded certain atmospheric compositions like cloudless Venus-like atmospheres. The team employs TRAPPIST-1b as a "stellar anchor" to correct distortions, keeping alive hopes of finding atmospheres on red dwarf planets.1045-1100 CONTINUED HEADLINE: James Webb Telescope Probes Potentially Habitable Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e GUEST NAME: Néstor Espinoza SUMMARY: Dr. Néstor Espinoza's team uses the James Webb Space Telescope to study TRAPPIST-1e, 40 light-years away in the habitable zone. Using transit method analysis, they've excluded certain atmospheric compositions like cloudless Venus-like atmospheres. The team employs TRAPPIST-1b as a "stellar anchor" to correct distortions, keeping alive hopes of finding atmospheres on red dwarf planets. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: US Industrial Policy Criticized as Ad-Hoc State Capitalism GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy analyzes government support for Intel and Nvidia's investment as state capitalism, distinct from cronyism. She criticizes government intervention, predicting poor outcomes when businesses operate under political pressure. The Trump administration's industrial policy lacks clear philosophy, creating uncertainty that could "kill investments" through unpredictable, reversible decisions. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: King Charles III Hosts Magnificent State Dinner at Windsor Castle GUEST NAME: Conrad Black SUMMARY: King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted the President and First Lady at Windsor Castle in a "magnificently done" state dinner. The King demonstrated graciousness and dignified conduct. The President's speech acknowledged America's origins from the British Empire and highlighted Anglo-American cooperation, referencing partnerships like Churchill-Roosevelt and Reagan-Thatcher. 1130-1145 HEADLINE: Trump EPA Faces Uphill Battle to Reverse Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding GUEST NAME: Jonathan Adler SUMMARY: The Trump administration's EPA attempts to reverse the 2009 "endangerment finding" for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Recent Supreme Court rulings, including Loper Bright, ironically make reversal more difficult by eliminating Chevron deference. Courts will focus on statutory language and prior decisions, requiring the EPA to justify reversing decades of statements. 1145-1200 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Trump EPA Faces Uphill Battle to Reverse Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding GUEST NAME: Jonathan Adler SUMMARY: The Trump administration's EPA attempts to reverse the 2009 "endangerment finding" for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Recent Supreme Court rulings, including Loper Bright, ironically make reversal more difficult by eliminating Chevron deference. Courts will focus on statutory language and prior decisions, requiring the EPA to justify reversing decades of statements. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori. China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula, polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations. 1215-1230 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori. China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula, polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations. 1230-1245 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori. China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula, polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations.1245-100 AM CONTINUED HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori. China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula, polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations.

The untimely death of the governor of America's westernmost territory has called attention to inroads being made there by our mortal enemy, the Chinese Communist Party. China's visa-free access to the islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, its gambling operations there awash with billions of dollars and its nationals' illegal access to nearby Guam are among the reasons the late Gov. Arnold Palacios pleaded for investigations, audits and other help from a largely indifferent Washington, thousands of miles away. Unfortunately, as the Daily Signal recently reported, a man who facilitated such ominous Chinese activities in CNMI is now the top official in DC responsible for the territory and federal funds flowing there. Interior Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Angel Demapan should be under investigation, not in a position to help the CCP further penetrate – and endanger – our Western frontier. This is Frank Gaffney.

Oceania: CNMI influenced by PRC. Cleo Paskal, FDD 1944 SAIPAN

Oceania: CNMI in Play: The Back Story. Cleo Paskal, FDD 1944 SAIPAN

Oceania: CNMI in Play: The Back Story. Cleo Paskal, FDD continued 1944 SAIPAN

In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Tonga; Experts on earthquake's impact in the Pacific; CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake; Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific communities. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals; CNMI reeling from Governor's sudden death; UN's top court rules countries legally responsible for emissions; Pacific leaders react to ICJ ruling.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

John Vick, Director of the Office of Primary Prevention at the Tennessee Department of Health, discusses how important partnerships are since many industries affect public health; Esther Muna, Chief Executive Officer of the CNMI Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, discusses CNMI's main priorities; an ASTHO blog article teaches you more about trauma-responsive leadership skills; and Dr. Saipale Fuimaono is ASTHO's newest member. ASTHO Webinar: State and Local Partnerships to Promote Community Health ASTHO Blog Article: Supporting the Public Health Workforce with Trauma-Responsive Leadership Skills ASTHO Member Directory  

Join us as we explore climate action, coastal resilience, and… eels! This week, Dr. Malcolm Johnson shares his passion for climate adaptation, coastal resource management, and unique research on the fascinating freshwater eels of Tasmania. From working in the Huon Valley to community projects in the Philippines and CNMI, Malcolm's journey highlights the power of local action in tackling global issues. Dive into the science of resilience and conservation—plus, discover why eels deserve a closer look! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Emma HamasakiProduction: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki)

In Pacific Waves today: Number of buildings in Vanuatu CBD to be demolished; New law in CNMI regulates lime or 'afok' usage; PNG leader puts last year's adversary in his cabinet; Pacific teams look ahead to 2027 Rugby World Cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Long-serving CNMI congressman retires; Unlocking the healing powers of Samoa's plants; Fiji 7s look to rebuild momentum in Dubai. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sono sette le proposte per il settore presentate dalla Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana in vista della legge di bilancio 2025. L'associazione di categoria del settore moda ha fatto richiesta di audizione alla Commissione Bilancio della Camera dei deputati per presentare le proprie proposte inerenti la legge di bilancio in fase di stesura. Le tematiche sulle quali si soffermano le proposte non suonano nuove, ma ripropongono le più urgenti necessità del comparto concentrandosi in particolare sottolinea il presidente di Cnmi Carlo Capasa sul tema della supply chain.In sintesi, la proposta di Cnmi si concretizzarebbe in "un'autoregolamentazione che coinvolge tutto il settore e che potrebbe rappresentare per la filiera produttiva una svolta normativa radicale".È intervenuto ai microfoni di Sebastiano Barisoni Carlo Capasa, presidente della Camera nazionale della Moda italiana.Usa, hanno già votato in 77 milioni su 244 aventi dirittoRush finale della campagna elettorale per le presidenziali Usa, in una manciata di Stati alla vigilia del giorno delle elezioni. Kamala Harris trascorrerà tutto il lunedì in Pennsylvania, i cui 19 voti elettorali offrono il premio più grande tra gli stati che dovrebbero determinare l esito del collegio elettorale. Donald Trump fa quattro tappe in tre stati, North Carolina, Pennsylvania e Michigan. Finirà a Grand Rapids, dove ha completato le sue prime due campagne. Circa 77 milioni di americani hanno già votato in anticipo su 244 milioni di aventi diritto, ma Harris e Trump stanno spingendo per ottenere molti milioni di sostenitori in più. L affluenza alle elezioni presidenziali è storicamente in crescita: nel 2020 ha raggiunto il 62,8 per cento, il valore più alto da un secolo. Tira aria da record anche stavolta, potrebbero votare più di 160 milioni di persone.Secondo l'ultimo sondaggio del Nyt Trump ha raggiunto Harris in Pennsylvania, dove entrambi sono al 47% dei consensi. il voto femminile potrebbe ribaltare le aspettative in Iowa, Stato in cui Trump aveva vinto facilmente nel 2016 e nel 2020 e dove ora Harris sarebbe al 47-44% (Reuters). L'attuale vicepresidente ha un vantaggio marginale in Nevada, North Carolina e Wisconsin, mentre il tycoon è in vantaggio in Arizona. I due candidati sarebbero testa a testa in Georgia, Pennsylvania e Michigan.L'intervento di Alessandro Plateroti, Direttore di NewsMondo.it a Focus Economia.PNRR con poca trasparenza e a rischio rimodulazione, l'ennesimaIl governo, scrive oggi Repubblica, smonta e rimonta il Pnrr. Per la terza volta in due anni. E deve ammettere, di nuovo, che una parte dei progetti e delle riforme del Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza non vedrà mai la luce. Ritardi, troppi. Tempo, poco. Ecco perché Raffaele Fitto sta mettendo a punto il piano d emergenza. Una revisione tecnica che sposterà tra 3 e 6 miliardi, dalle misure che non vanno a quelle che sono in grado di assorbire più risorse. Il saldo totale non cambierà: l Italia si impegna a spendere tutti i 194,4 miliardi del suo Piano, è la rassicurazione data alla Commissione europea dal ministro che a dicembre lascerà incarico e deleghe per entrare nella squadra di Ursula von der Leyen.Per questo il fedelissimo di Giorgia Meloni punta a chiudere la revisione tecnica entro la fine dell anno. E per questo, la settimana scorsa, a valle della visita dei funzionari della Commissione a Roma, ha deciso l accelerazione. La task force della sua Struttura di missione, a Palazzo Chigi, dovrà trovare la quadra sulle modifiche con i tecnici dei ministeri. Tutti, nessuno escluso. La ricomposizione del Piano sarà trasversale, anche se alcuni pagheranno il conto più di altri. Come è avvenuto con la prima revisione, che ha mosso 11 miliardi per finanziare RepowerEU, il nuovo capitolo del Pnrr. È anche in questo pacchetto che andrà a insistere il nuovo rimescolamento degli investimenti.Sotto osservazione sono finiti i fondi di Transizione 5.0, gestiti dal ministero delle Imprese di Adolfo Urso. I crediti d imposta per le imprese sono legati alla transizione energetica. Il problema nasce proprio qui: da una prima analisi, il tiraggio è basso, tra il 60% e il 70%.Inoltre, come denuncia Openpolis, del Pnrr si sa poco. Non è chiarissima la catena di comando con l uscita del ministro Raffaele Fitto. Né è chiaro quanto si sia speso dei 194 miliardi di euro, a meno di due anni dal traguardo. Ufficialmente solo il 26%, per metà in incentivi automatici come il Superbonus. Ma quando la Fondazione Openpolis si è appellata al Freedom of Information Act (Foia) per avere i dati dei 263 mila progetti, Palazzo Chigi malgrado la legge non ha risposto: "l esecutivo continua a negare il rilascio di dati importanti, in un momento in cui il piano dovrebbe entrare in una fase decisiva".Il commento di Luca Dal Poggetto, Analista di Openpolis esperto di Pnrr.

The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key reason for one of the two main hotels on the Northern Mariana's island of Saipan shutting its doors.

This episode of Fanachu featured updates from solidarity work being done across the Marianas by the group Marianas for Palestine. The group discussed the passage of a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza last year by the CNMI legislature, protests and demonstrations for peace and demilitarization both in Guam and the CNMI and the importance of linking liberations and decolonization movements from the Pacific to the Middle East.This episode was hosted by Monaeka Flores from both Prutehi Litekyan and Independent Guåhan and featured as guests Salam Castro Younis and Ji Hye Choi. It premiered on April 10, 2024 on Facebook and YouTube. Support the show

The Northern Marianas is part of the United States but exists in a strategic environment unlike anywhere else in America. Sharing a maritime boundary with Japan, the Northern Marianas hosted a strategic air base for America's operations in World War II. Today, as the same base in Tinian is under redevelopment for use by the U.S. Air Force, a Chinese-linked casino recently opened nearby. Unlike anywhere else in America, tourists from China can enter the Northern Mariana Islands through the CNMI-only visa waiver program that has made the U.S. more vulnerable to malicious, CCP-led activities. This is in addition to the large investments that have flowed through the islands' financial system with little national security oversight. The frontline between the People's Republic of China's influence operations and America's strategic positioning are at a significant crossroads. The ongoing bipartisan Congressional failure to approve the renewal of key components of the Compacts of Free Association leaves the future of U.S. defense architecture in the Central Pacific hanging in the balance and risks further isolating the Northern Marianas and neighboring Guam.Join FDD for a conversation with Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios; the Hon. Randall G. Schriver, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs and current Chairman of the Board at The Project 2049 Institute; and FDD Senior Fellow Cleo Paskal. The conversation will be moderated by Craig Singleton, FDD China Program Director and Senior Fellow.

Quần đảo Bắc Mariana, một lãnh thổ hải ngoại của Hoa Kỳ trên biển Thái Bình Dương, là nơi duy nhất ở Hoa Kỳ mà công dân Trung Quốc có thể nhập cảnh mà không cần thị thực trong tối đa 14 ngày. Giờ đây, một số thành viên Quốc hội muốn đóng cửa chương trình này.

Dana Okano from Hawai'i Community Foundation joins us today to talk about the needs of her home state Hawai'i, and the importance of giving back to the land that rejuvenates you. She dives into the ongoing challenge of supporting environmental and community needs. Dana and Sybil dig deeply into her freshwater initiative and many of the important priorities in Hawai'i in order to donate and support local organizations in a place that many people visit for rejuvenation.Episode Highlights:Tips and strategies for effective giving Leveraging local resources in a place that rejuvenates youFavorite grants and initiativesDana Okano Bio:Dana Okano, PhD, AICP, (she/her) is Director of the Natural Environment sector at Hawai‘i Community Foundation, and is responsible for programs such as the Hawai‘i Fresh Water Initiative, Holomua Marine Initiative, and co-chairs the Hawai‘i Environmental Funders Group. She is also Director of the EPA-funded Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center, providing Technical Assistance to communities across Hawai‘i for their water needs.Prior to joining the Foundation, Dr. Okano worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program and Coastal Zone Management Program in Saipan, CNMI. Dr. Okano also previously worked as a Planner at County of Hawai‘i Planning Department, and she began her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Benin, West Africa. Links:Holomua Marine Initiative: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/holomua/ Hawai'i Makai Watch: http://pupukeawaimea.org/programs/makai-watch Hawai‘i Community Foundation https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/150-pooled-funds-that-protects-sharkshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/129-jim-enotehttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/leveraging-public-dollarsCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage, Fiji celebrates 53 years of independence, Researcher warns high cost of living will affect Pasifika children's learning, Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate, Award winning theatre show celebrates Pasifika poets and writers, Museum exhibition in Sydney explores Australia's ties with the Pacific.

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage; Rufugees 'abandoned' by Aust in Port Moresby are feeling distressed; Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate; Award winning theatre show celebrates Pasifika poets and writers

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage

answering YOUR questions on today's episode!a parent requested for me to share about the services that are provided through my private practice. and since this is often a common question, I decided to dedicate a Q+A episode to it! I dive into my concierge model, explain how pricing works, and describe the high level of care your child (and your family given The Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ) would receive. we review the three current services offered: diagnostic evaluation, 1:1 therapy, and group therapy.⚡️if you want to learn more, schedule a free consult call here or email admin@drtaylorday.com if you have questions. you can also visit drtaylorday.com.NOTE: at the time of recording (July 2023), I am currently able to practice in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. additionally, SC and ND are expected to be added in the coming month! international families will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on your country's regulations.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES⚡️ don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss any of the free content I share! currently episodes are being published three times per week.⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tayLinkedIn @the-dr-tayDISCLAIMER >> anything shared on this podcast should not be considered clinical advice, and you should consult with your team of medical, mental health, and developmental providers if you need support.

Taking an L is not a loss the L stands for lessons. Today, join Bernard Villagomez (@bernardvillagomez) and Sabyu Smooth (@sabyu.smooth) as they discuss what Sabyu learned from America's Song Contest understanding that you can do things that you didn't think you could do. His experience meeting the other artists in the same cohort. Understanding that they are all respecting their home stage just like him. Representing the Chamorro culture and the people of the CNMI on a platform with millions of people. His experience meeting Snoop Dog and Kelly Clarkson in person. He discusses the gift he gave Snoop Dog and Kelly Clarkson when he met them. He shared how Snoop Dog showed loved and took a photo with Sabyu. Sabyu shared his pre-show ritual for the show and how he handled his nervousness. Next, Sabyu shared his experience right before stepping onto the main stage where millions of people were watching him perform. The feeling of all the nerves hitting when the countdown started knowing what he was about to do on the main stage. Doing his best to put on a show for the Marianas. He shared his experience meeting Alan Stone and what they discussed and what he learned from him. Next, we discuss, the advice he has for people wanting to pursue the music industry. Remembering the “WHY” you're pursuing music. Be serious about why you are wanting to pursue music. Surrounding yourself with people that are better than you. The importance of staying humble and grounded. Remember that your goals will evolve and change as time goes on. Being open to exploring other avenues of music. His advice for people that are afraid of failure to pursue their dreams. Trying is better than not trying. As you grow you live, and you learn. Lastly, we discuss where Sabyu Smooth sees himself in the next five years.How to find Sabyu Smooth:Instagram (@sabyu.smooth)Website (@Sabyu.com)Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast, where we explore the diverse culture, histories, and experiences of Pacific Islander communities around the world. We discuss and share knowledge and insight on various topics, ranging from traditional customs and practices to issues and challenges facing Pacific Islander communities. Whether you're a member of the Pacific Islander community or simply want to learn about these rich and variant cultures, we hope you'll join us on this journey of discovery. Tune in and get to know the diverse voices and stories of the Pacific Islands.Pacific Islanders Podcast Social Media Bernard Villagomez (@bernardvillagomez)Youtube (@pacificislanderspodcast)Instagram (@pacificislanderspodcast)Tik-Tok (@pacificislanderspodcast)Facebook (@pacificislanderspodcast)Twitter(@islanderpodcast)

Lean into the adventure. (Part 2/3) Today, join Bernard Villagomez (@bernardvillagomez) and Sabyu Smooth (@sabyu.smooth) as they discuss the importance of believing in yourself. Manifesting your dreams and turning them into reality. Mentors and how they have helped him with creating music and being a musician. Dealing with imposter syndrome.  Handling the self-doubt and pressure you place on yourself to perform and represent the CNMI. How Sabyu handles the pre-performance jitters. Next, we discuss the principles and rules that he follows for his craft. Pondering the idea of quitting music. Getting perspective and reflecting to make the best decision for your future. Things that Sabyu wants to improve on in 2023. Health is wealth, avoiding social media addictions, and being mindful of his actions daily. Sabyu's favorite part of being a musician and producer. And the least favorite part of being a musician. The experience of being on a large platform and the over-exposure that you experience. Changes Sabyu would make if he could travel back in time. How he books appointments and clients for performances. Lastly, we discuss how he discovered the American Song Contest.How to find Sabyu Smooth:Instagram (@sabyu.smooth)Website (sabyu.com)Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast, where we explore the diverse culture, histories, and experiences of Pacific Islander communities around the world. We discuss and share knowledge and insight on various topics, ranging from traditional customs and practices to issues and challenges facing Pacific Islander communities. Whether you're a member of the Pacific Islander community or simply want to learn about these rich and variant cultures, we hope you'll join us on this journey of discovery. Tune in and get to know the diverse voices and stories of the Pacific Islands.Pacific Islanders Podcast Social Media Bernard Villagomez (@bernardvillagomez)Youtube (@pacificislanderspodcast)Instagram (@pacificislanderspodcast)Tik-Tok (@pacificislanderspodcast)Facebook (@pacificislanderspodcast)Twitter(@islanderpodcast)

Transitions are a time of change-especially in government. For the four US Pacific jurisdictions, these times will shape the political and social landscape for in American Samoa, Guam, the CNMI and Hawaii. What can these unique American communities expect in the transition process? Take a listen.  

"Data is everything and everywhere," and to prove it this installment of A Date with Data travels to the middle of the Pacific Ocean and the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Join island-hopping host Amy Bitterman as she sits down with the CNMI public school system's Donna Flores and Nora Fujihira to talk about their journey to improve data quality; support students, teachers, and families; and work with their SEA to develop ever improving data governance policies. Pack your bags; you've got a date tonight.

S2/E6 - Show 26 The man, the myth, the legend — Bob "The Gator" Coldeen joins the TIS boys in-studio for a special edition of the show. The gang talks the bang-bang-coconut gang stuff, plus the ol' Gator shares a bit of his backstory on how be came a part of CNMI sports history. So grab a cold one, have a seat and enjoy the nonsense known throughout the world as ... THIS - IS - SPORTS! Ummmmbeee! Studio Notes: Originally recorded November 9, 2022 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mint-talks/support

Date set for CNMI runoff election between incumbent governor Torres and his former deputy Palacios.

Date set for CNMI runoff election between incumbent governor Torres and his former deputy Palacios.

Pacific island nations disappointed in Australia's level of climate committment at COP27; Date set for CNMI runoff election between incumbent governor Torres and his former deputy Palacios; In New Caledonia the pro-independence Caledonian Union has reconfirmed its stance that it will negotiate only about full sovereignty with France; Samoa breaks the mould at the Rugby League World Cup defeating hosts England in a nailbiter of a semifinal to become the first tier two nation ever to make it to the finals.

In this episode, da bois sit down with our very very special first guest Mr. Ben jones. We answer some questions from the fans for Mr. Jones, talk a bit of CNMI and Micronesian baseball legends and experiences, unku Ben's experience working as a principal for Kagman High School, and the typical off topic nonsense  that our fans cherish. As always, we end the show with our tradition and a new champ rises from the dust!!!-

Love your work. Part (2/3) Today, join Bernard (@bernardvillagomez) and Leah (@kadukalay) as they discuss how to navigate, market, and avoid pitfalls as an OnlyFans creator and content creator. Accepting who you are as a person. Appreciating your accomplishments and being proud of yourself. Figuring out who belongs in your life and who doesn't. Dealing with the traumas that come with living in the CNMI. Lastly, we discuss all forms of abuse that arise in the CNMI. Leah's Social Links: Go follow and subscribe!OnlyFans (@angelkari)YouTube (@Kadukalay)Instagram (@kadukalay)Twitter (@kadukalay)Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast where we talk with residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) about their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the United States. Everything ties into the Northern Marianas Islands and Pacific Islander cultures.

Surround yourself with people that support you.  Part (1/3) Today, join Bernard (@bernardvillagomez) and Leah (@Kadukalay) as they discuss growing up in the CNMI. Living in the CNMI. Appreciating Saipan's nature. Her relationship with her siblings and family. The importance of having friends that support your journey. Meeting her husband. Her experience being married. Cheaters in relationships. Her OnlyFans experience. Dealing with people's opinions. Lastly, her advice for OnlyFans creators.Leah's Social Links:OnlyFans (@angelkari)YouTube (@Kadukalay)Instagram (@kadukalay)Twitter (@kadukalay)Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast where we talk with residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) about their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the United States. Everything ties into the Northern Marianas Islands and Pacific Islander cultures.

Tok stori wetem Kessy Sawang one of PNG's two women MPs; Global donor partners urged to invest directly in the Pacific; CNMI tourism industry showing signs of recovery.

Good news for the CNMI tourism industry which is showing some signs of recovery.

The CNMI is still struggling with a Covid-19 outbreak that started after it reopened its borders in June.

Get out of your comfort zone and do it. Today, join Bernard (@bernardvillagomez) and Shannon (@shannonrts) as they discuss Shannon's dream of becoming a fashion designer. Watching her grandma sewing when she was a child and her picking it up and trying it out for herself. Young entrepreneurs in the CNMI. Lastly, Shannon's experiences with non-profit organizations contributing to the CNMI community.Welcome to the Pacific Islanders Podcast where we talk with residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) about their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the United States. Everything ties into the Northern Marianas Islands and Pacific Islander cultures.Follow Shannon Sasamoto on Instagram: @shannonrts

This is the last episode of the Rich Salas series. I had such a great interview with Rich Salas. We discuss his role as Director of Coastal Resource Management. How the CNMI residents can support the department's mission. Foreseeable environmental issues in the CNMI. Advice for people wanting to pursue a career in conservation and environmental sustainability. Ghost experiences and superstitions in the CNMI. Thank you so much for tuning in. 

In this episode, we discuss Rich Salas's paddling experience and how team chemistry is needed to be successful in the sport. We talk about one of my favorite subjects to cover, fitness, and Rich's mentality toward fitness and his approach to nutrition. In the CNMI, nutrition is so difficult because everything is imported from all over the world. It is really important that we support local farmers that grow crops here in the CNMI. It is a win-win for the farmer and the buyer's health. 

In this episode, I had the chance to learn more about Rich Salas on his journey. He answered questions I'm curious about like the expectation vs the reality of becoming a father and the lessons learned through the journey. Finding the right partner, and his college experience out in Boise, Idaho. 

Niue reopens its border to tourists; Pacific LGBT peoples say they are charting their own course to emancipation; And PNG tops the 2022 Mini Games medal tally in the CNMI.

PNG tops the 2022 Mini Games medal tally in the CNMI.

The last part (3 out of 3) of my interview with Victoria Deleon Guerrero. We discuss her role models and how they have changed her journey and her perspective on this crazy journey of life. Next, we discuss her ghost experience here in the CNMI. Listening to her story gave me goosebumps and I am sure that other CNMI residents have experienced something similar (hopefully not). Lastly, we have a little fun trivia questionnaire to finish off the interview. Thank you!

I interview Victoria Deleon Guerrero on her journey growing up in the CNMI (Saipan). Her experience attending Seattle University,  giving back to the CNMI community, and becoming Director of Institutional Development at Mount Carmel school here in Saipan. We covered entrepreneurship in the CNMI,  health and fitness, the Keto diet, and the younger generations in the CNMI. Her paranormal experience here in Saipan and her favorite Chamorro food dishes. This is part one of a three-part series involving Victoria's journey. 

Interviewing residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) on their journey of living on a tropical island thousands of miles away from the mainland. We discuss professional careers, relationships, family, lifestyle, health, fitness, mental health, culture, food, entrepreneurship, society, traditions, life experiences, environmental topics, opportunities, history, crimes, the current state of the CNMI, and the future of the CNMI.

This is the final episode of Season 1, so we decided to make it a bit different than the others by highlighting portions of interviews from past episodes that didn't make the final cut, but that we still want to share with you. Sometimes these clips provide more context or a cool anecdote for a topic we delved into in a prior episode. Or, in other cases, they offer greater insight into the personal development of the interviewee, or their emotional state at the time of the events in question. And sometimes they speak at length about a different historical event or topic altogether than what the interview was officially about, but it still covers something we think our audience – you! — might find interesting. Our anchor for this episode is Tony Azios, the producer / director of Memoirs Pasifika, but you'll still hear questions being asked by several of our previous anchors who conducted most of those interviews. Tony is also a reporter, documentary filmmaker, and instructor at the University of Guam's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.  Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media. Visit our website (MemoirsPasifika.com) to explore archival materials related to each episode. Interviewees: Sen. Mary Camacho Torres Dr. Laura Marie Torres Souder  Vicky Ritter Gordon Ritter Lt. Governor Pedro Agulto Tenorio Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio Pwo Larry Raigetal Music: Memoirs Pasifika intro/outro song - Ryan Shook Team: Producer / Host - Tony Azios Audio Engineer - Ryan Shook Intern - Annie Fay Camacho

In our fourth episode, Congressman LJ Castro of Saipan discusses several key moments and debates from the Northern Mariana Islands' self-determination process of the 1960s and ‘70s, including the Marianas Political Status Commission's negotiations with the United States government to end the NMI's status as a US-administered Trust Territory. Through the so-called “Covenant Agreement,” the Northern Marianas were ultimately able to establish the islands as a commonwealth of the United States with greater rights, autonomy, and citizenship. LJ Castro is a former congressman in the Northern Mariana Islands' House of Representatives, and is currently coordinator for the NMI's Youth Congress. Mr. Castro also serves as creative director of Guma' Simiyan Manaina-ta, a dance troupe showcasing Chamorro culture through the performing arts. In 2017, he was granted the Governor's Humanities Award for Preservation of Traditional Cultural Practices, in recognition of his work in promoting culture through song, chant, and dance. Subscribe / follow us on social media, and from wherever you stream podcasts. Visit our website (MemoirsPasifika.com) to explore archival materials related to each episode.   Interviewees: Vicente Naputi Santos Manuel Atalig Sablan Pedro Agulto Tenorio Music: Memoirs Pasifika intro/outro song - Ryan Shook Team: Producer / Host - Tony Azios Audio Engineer - Ryan Shook Sound Recordist (Saipan) - Brad Ruszala Intern - Annie Fay Camacho

Welcome to Episode 7. In this episode, co-hosts Gen & Ted Lai dive deeper into the American Territories. This is part 2 of 2, covering the histories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. They also discuss the Jones Act and its impact on the economies of the U.S. territories. In the last segment, Gen & Ted bring back the What Are We Watching segment and discuss two movies: The Yellow Rose and The Personal History of David Copperfield. For more information and show notes, visit our Libsyn homepage at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/AAHistory101 for our social media. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@1882media.com.