Northern Marianas
New modelling shows Mariana Trench and reefs amplify tsunami threat to CNMI - expert
A leading ocean engineer says long-held public beliefs that the Mariana Trench or Saipan's coral reef would shield the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas from tsunamis are incorrect.
CNMI stands to gain nothing economically from deep sea mining
The Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa have no automatic claim to revenues generated from deep seabed mining because they are United States territories
US shutdown puts food assistance in CNMI, Guam at risk
The US government went into shutdown on 1 October after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass appropriations funding government services.
Ancient latte stone repatriated to Northern Marianas from Hawai'i
The stone pillar - an emblem of Chamorro identity - was purchased by a private collector in the 1950s and taken off-island.
CNMI diocese adopts zero-tolerance policy on child abuse
A single act of sexual abuse now results in permanent removal from ministry, with dismissal from the clerical state pursued where warranted.
Unexploded WWII ordnance unearthed in Saipan
Decades-old explosive remnants of war - mortar rounds, artillery shells, grenades - removed following severe coastal erosion caused by Tropical Storm Krosa.
Push to declassify Amelia Earhart files gains momentum
Northern Mariana Islands' US Congress delegate has asked President Donald Trump to declassify federal documents related to the pioneering aviator's disappearance.
Tinian commemorates 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, US and Japanese officials held the 80th anniversary commemoration of the World War II atomic bombings on Wednesday.
CNMI bids farewell to late governor Arnold Palacios
"He went home tired, came back the next day still exhausted, but he never stopped showing up."
CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reports that waves reaching one to three metres above tide level are possible... along some of the coasts of Guam, Johnston Atoll and the Northern Marianas. Audio
Residents pay tribute as Palacios' remains return to Saipan
Dozens of CNMI residents braved the rain, many waving CNMI flags or bowing their heads as the hearse of the late governor passed.
Apatang sworn in as CNMI's 11th governor
The 77-year-old Vietnam War veteran succeeds the late governor Arnold Palacios, who suddenly passed on Wednesday after being medically evacuated to Guam.
CNMI governor passes away after medical incident
Arnold Palacios, the 10th governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by loved ones.
CNMI questions US Treasury on use of federal taxes
Kimberlyn King-Hinds has formally asked the US Treasury to clarify how federal taxes generated in the territory are being utilised.
Massive US-led military exercise underway in CNMI
Nearly 300 aircraft and over 600 troops are part of the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 in about 25 locations on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
'Our people are not collateral'
CNMI and Guam groups are calling for a 45-day extension to the public feedback period on a US military proposal for joint military exercises.
Marianas residents voice deep concerns over US military expansion
Tinian mayor Edwin Aldan warns that military activities could devastate ecosystems already threatened by climate change.
Leaders in US-affiliated Pacific react to Iran strikes
Guam's governor, Lou Leon Guerrero, said right now, there are no credible threats to their island.
CNMI amendment would give cash dividend for indigenous voters
Senate president Dennis Mendiola said this "isn't about politics - it's about economic justice".
Cryptocurrency will boost CNMI economy, say supporters
"We believe that this initiative can help not only Tinian but the entire CNMI in our efforts to economic recovery."
