Northern Marianas
Reviving a maritime culture lost for centuries
It seems the most unlikely of places, but in a dark red shed in rural Waihi an ambitious project is underway to restore the maritime culture of the Chamorro people of the Northern Marianas and Guam.
Reviving a maritime culture lost for centuries
An inconspicuous red shed nestled in the hills near a small New Zealand town is the unlikely base for an effort to revive the maritime culture of the Marianas Islands, some 6000 kilometres away. Audio
CNMI govt settles lawsuit over utility debt
The power and water provider in the Northern Marianas has agreed to drop a lawsuit against the CNMI government for not paying its debt.
Bill to raise salaries of CNMI elected officials now law
A huge leap in salaries for the top officials in the Northern Marianas has become law but funds for the increase are still to be found.
CNMI plans to outlaw plastic bags
A bill that would ban the use of plastic checkout bags in the Northern Marianas has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
Hope report to US Congress will help ease CNMI worker shortage
Hope the new US administration will look favourably on recommendations made in a new report to address the worker shortage in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Audio
Obama support for Marianas Trench sanctuary unlikely
A delegation from the Northern Marianas says it's unlikely President Obama will support the Marianas Trench being designated a marine sanctuary.
CNMI public schools finally pay utilities bill
Public schools in the Northern Marianas have finally settled their outstanding $US2.7 million utilities bill.
Foreigner ‘removed’ from NMI after jumping fence at airport
US authorities have reportedly removed a Chinese national from the Northern Marianas after he jumped a fence at Saipan airport when he was denied entry by federal immigration officers.
CNMI judge orders cargo ship sale
The U.S. District Court for the Northern Marianas has ordered the sale of controversial cargo ship M/V Luta, citing its expensive upkeep and the delay in securing its release.
Imperial Pacific postpones opening of Saipan casino
The opening of a multi-million dollar casino resort on Saipan has been postponed until the end of March.
Hollywood director backs Marianas Trench sanctuary
The film director James Cameron is backing a move to make the Mariana Trench a national marine sanctuary.
CNMI in need of 911 system - top emergency official
Funding needs to be found to implement a 911 response system in the Northern Marianas according to the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Commissioner.
Bill increasing CNMI betel nut tax defeated
A bill to increase the tax on imported betel nut has failed to pass the Northern Marianas House of Representatives.
Taxpayer lawsuit against CNMI deputy governor dismissed
A taxpayer lawsuit brought against the Northern Marianas deputy Governor Victor Hocog for the transfer of $US 400,000 in government funds to operate the cargo ship M/V Luta has been dismissed by the…
$150M Titanic-themed resort on Tinian stalls
Permit problems have stalled plans to build a $US150 million Titanic-themed resort hotel in the Northern Marianas.
Migrant workers recruited for non-existent CNMI jobs
Three migrant workers in the Nothern Marianas say they have been victimised by a so-called broker of a construction company who recruited them for non-existent jobs on Saipan.
CNMI under dengue alert
Health authorities in the Northern Marianas have issued an alert urging residents to be cautious of mosquito bites following an outbreak of dengue in Palau
CNMI opposition to marine sanctuary
A group in the Northern Marianas is opposed to designating the Marianas Trench as a marine sanctuary.
Concerns at CNMI hotel building site after injuries
Dozens of serious work related injuries at the construction for a new hotel resort in the Northern Marianas have led to a request for a government inspection of the site.
