Northern Marianas
CNMI college looks to test students enmasse for Covid-19
The lone community college in the Northern Marianas wants its students to undergo Covid-19 testing once they return to school for the fall semester.
CNMI flights from Japan still a no go
The resumption of flights from Japan to the Northern Marianas have been delayed further with the announcement that Skymark Airlines has again extended the suspension of its Narita-Saipan flights until…
CNMI public schools to reopen August
Public schools in the Northern Marianas plan to open at the end of August, after five months.
CNMI takes chance to tidy tourist attractions
The absence of tourists in the Northern Marianas due to Covid-19 has provided an opportunity for much needed maintenance on run-down tourist sites.
CNMI animal right protection bill awaits governor’s signature
A bill in the Northern Marianas that would prohibit the cruelty and theft of animals and provide penalties for such acts is awaiting the governor's signature to become law.
CNMI eases quarantine restrictions
The Northern Marianas has eased its quarantine restrictions as the territory looks to welcome back tourists.
Covid-19 restrictions eased further in CNMI
A month before the Northern Marianas is expected to welcome back tourists, the Governor has lowered the islands' community vulnerability to Level Blue further easing Covid-19 restrictions in place…
Two more Covid-19 cases in CNMI brings total to 30
The battle with the Covid-19 pandemic in the CNMI has hit an unwanted milestone with two more people confirmed with the coronavirus, bringing the number of cases there to 30.
Another passenger tests positive for COVID-19 in CNMI
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas has increased by one again after a passenger tested positive from a flight from Guam.
CNMI to be adversely affected by ban on Chinese airlines
Already on its knees due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Northern Marianas tourism industry has received another blow with the recent ban on Chinese airlines flying to the US.
Contact tracing finds another Covid-19 case in CNMI
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas rose to 27 over the weekend when a passenger from a May flight from Guam was confirmed with the coronavirus.
CNMI seeks $US38M Covid-19 reimbursement from FEMA
The Northern Marianas has submitted a $US38 million reimbursement request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
CNMI drought forecast to continue
The drought in the Northern Marianas is expected to continue for some time.
CNMI to have first physical church service since Covid restrictions
The CNMI will hold its first physical church service tomorrow since the Covid-19 restrictions came into place.
CNMI eases Covid-19 restrictions
The Northern Marianas has eased restrictions around the spread of Covid-19 by now allowing restaurants to open for dine-in and pushing a nightly curfew out an hour later.
CNMI casino threatens to close permanently
The owner of a major casino hotel development in the CNMI says it will permanently shut down if forced to pay a former contractor more than $US5.6 million.
CNMI school devastated by 2018 typhoon nearly fully restored
The Northern Marianas middle school that was nearly destroyed by Super Typhoon Yutu in 2018 is finally close to being fully restored.
Power off at CNMI casino
The electricity supply to the casino on the CNMI island of Saipan has been cut off for over a week due to the non-payment of bills.
Northern Marianas schools won't reopen until September
Schools in the Northern Marianas will reopen in September, nearly six months after they were closed down by Covid-19.
Northern Marianas temporarily halts mass testing for Covid-19
Mass testing for Covid-19 in Northern Marianas has been temporarily halted to allow for a timely return of results.