Northern Marianas
'I stand with Duterte': Supporters of ex-Filipino president call for ICC release
A rally and road-waving event in Saipan appealed to the International Criminal Court for the safe return of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to the Philippines.
How will Trump order to dismantle Dept of Education affect CNMI schools
The Northern Mariana Islands Education chief is urging students to "stay calm" amid President Trump's executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education.
CNMI's King-Hinds meets with Trump
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands' delegate in the US House of Representatives says she looks forward to collaborating with Donald Trump and his administration.
Micronesian Air maiden flight expected next month
Micronesian Air Connection Services is expected to have its maiden flight in April, but it will not include Guam in its route as it will only initially service Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
Debate on statehood takes center stage as CNMI celebrates Covenant Day
As the Northern Mariana Islands celebrates Covenant Day, its status as a commonwealth of the US is again front and center, as economic woes and China's influence looms in the region.
'Babies born positive with meth': CNMI child abuse and neglect cases rise
"When parents are stressed, a lot of things can happen in the home," US territory's Division of Youth Services diretor says.
US military, CNMI form biosecurity working group
The working group will also focus on the biosecurity facilities at the Tinian port to further improve biosecurity inspection procedures.
CNMI can earn up to $12M from untapped coco-peat industry
A privately-owned global import manufacturer of high-quality coconut materials wants to export coconut peat from the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
CNMI, Guam governors joke about reunification with the US
However, Northern Marianan Islands' leader Arnold Palacios says he is under no illusion that this would come into fruition any time soon.
Marianas Catholic leaders ask for continued prayers for Pope Francis
Diocese of Chalan Kanoa bishop-elect Romeo Convocar and Guam Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña Ryan Jimenez is asking the islands' Catholic faithful to continue to pray for Pope Francis.
CNMI plans $2.7b Silicon Valley-inspired tech park
An envisioned technology hub, dubbed EUCON Silicon Valley Tech Park, is being touted as the savior of the CNMI economy, with the plan expected to create up to 10,000 new jobs.
'$1 per egg': CNMI struggles with egg shortage as prices skyrocket
The Northern Marianas Islands are facing an egg due to the spread of bird flu in the United States, sending businesses and the community into panic.
Egg shortage in the Northen Marianas causes price-hike
The Northern Marianas (CNMI) Islands are facing an egg shortage due to the spread of bird flu in the United States, sending businesses and the community into panic. Audio
CNMI authorities say they're 'tired' of illegal rubbish dumping
Illegal dumping is not only a burden to those who have to mitigate it, but downgrades the overall environment quality of the island community, Saipan's mayor says.
CNMI eyes micronuclear energy as an alternative power source
This revelation came frrom the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation executive director last Thursday.
Luxury store to close amid Marianas economy worries
CNMI governor Arnold Palacios says there is no denying the impact the closure of Duty Free Shoppers will have at the local-level.
Major crime stats in CNMI drops in 2024
According to a report by the Northern Marianas Department of Public Safety, the most common crime committed in the US territory was disturbing the peace
'We were all labourers to them': The wider impact of blackbirding across the Pacific
More than 160 years ago, slave ships arrived at Tonga's 'Ata Island. Bishop Silouan Silala Vea's ancestors were invited aboard for a meal in a gesture the villagers thought was...
CNMI environmental champions criticise Trump's Paris withdrawal
Friends of the Mariana Trench chair Sheila Babauta said Trump'sdecision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate deal is "unfortunate".
USPS issues affecting CNMI, Guam taxpayers
A tax lawyer has written to the Northern Marianas delegate on the US Postal Service issues impacting taxpayers.