Northern Marianas
Bill allowing minors to serve alcohol now law in CNMI
A bill allowing minors to serve alcohol in the Northern Marianas has become law.
CNMI economy contracted massively last year
Super Typhoon Yutu may have struck the Northern Marianas at the tailend of 2018, but its vast destruction caused the islands' economy to contract by 20 percent last year.
Northern Marianas governor's office searched by FBI
The office of the Northern Marianas governor Ralph Torres has been searched by FBI agents.
Animal welfare under spotlight in CNMI
A recent case of abuse has placed the spotlight on the lack of animal rights protection laws in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI price freeze lifted
A price freeze implemented after Super Typhoon Yutu struck the Northern Marianas a year ago has been lifted.
Typhoon warning cancelled for CNMI
The typhoon warning for the Northern Marianas islands of Saipan and Tinian has been lifted as Typhoon Bualoi continues its northwest trek away from the CNMI.
Typhoon Bualoi passes close to Northern Marianas
Typhoon Bualoi is crossing over the Northern Marianas, and was about 100km northeast of the main island Saipan on Tuesday morning.
Northern Marianas on alert for Typhoon Bualoi
Schools and government offices in the Northern Marianas are closed today, with a typhoon forecast to pass close to the main islands.
Northern Marianas passes animal protection bill
The Northern Marianas House of Representatives has passed a bill to protect animal rights.
Recruitment bid fails to ease CNMI labour shortage
A shortage of workers continues to be felt in the Northern Marianas.
4 tonnes of rubbish collected in Northern Marianas beach cleanup
More than four tonnes of rubbish has been collected in an annual coast cleanup in Northern Marianas.
Rhinoceros beetle found on uninhabited island in CNMI
The highly invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle may have jumped to another island in the Northern Marianas after a carcass of the species was found on an uninhabited island.
Super Typhoon leaves CNMI unscathed, heads for Japan
Super Typhoon Hagibis has left the Northern Marianas "relatively unscathed" and is on its way to Japan.
Typhoon Hagibis: Eye of storm passes through Northern Marianas
A powerful super-typhoon passing through the Northern Marianas has left the territory mostly unscathed.
CNMI braces for Typhoon Hagibis
Residents in the Northern Marianas are bracing for Typhoon Hagibis, which is expected to bring winds of up to 170 kilometres an hour.
Tinian casino developer to revive CNMI ferry service
A company developing a casino on the Northern Marianas island of Tinian is set to revive the ferry service to Saipan.
CNMI cuts Chinese tourist visits to two weeks
The period of time that Chinese tourists can visit the Northern Marianas has been slashed to just 14 days per stay.
Straitened economic circumstances continue for CNMI
The start of the new fiscal year will not bring any respite for government workers in the Northern Marianas.
Saipan casino sued for sexual harassment, discrimination
The Hong Kong-based developer building a huge casino resort on Saipan has been sued for sexual harassment and sex discrimination by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
US congress to vote on CNMI worker bill
A bill being considered by the US Congress would allow 3000 foreign workers and investors permanent residency in the Northern Marianas.
