Northern Marianas
CNMI puts out alert over zika
Authorities in the Northern Marianas have put out warnings over the zika virus.
CNMI on alert against Zika virus
Health authorities in the Northern Marianas say they are on high alert to make sure the zika virus does not reach the islands' shores.
New CNMI police chief vows to continue war on 'ice'
The new commissioner of the Northern Marianas' Department of Public Safety says the territory's war on illegal drugs will continue under his watch.
Macau investor gets Tinian casino license
The Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission has approved the casino license application of Macau-based investor Alter City Group.
Ex-top cop in CNMI guilty of seven more charges
The former Northern Marianas Department of Public Safety deputy commissioner has been found guilty of seven more corruption charges for his role in shielding of then-Attorney General Edward Buckingham…
Meteorologist tells CNMI residents to conserve water
A meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Guam wants CNMI residents to conserve water as the region experiences the current El Nino dry phase.
Delay in return of CNMI submerged lands
The Northern Marianas has described as unfair and insulting the United States' delay in handing over submerged land in the territory's north.
Sport: CNMI sports associations fined
Five sporting federations in the CNMI have been fined for failing to send athletes to last year's Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Study finds southeast Asia link for CNMI's Chamorros
A molecular anthropologist has reported findings that the ancient Chamorro people are likely to have originated from the Philippines and Indonesia.
Ex-police deputy chief found guilty in CNMI case
A court in the Northern Marianas has found a former senior police officer guilty of corruption for his role in shielding the then Attorney General Edward Buckingham.
CNMI tourist arrivals up 4 percent in 2015
The Northern Marianas tourism industry continues to grow with arrivals increasing four percent in 2015.
CNMI's typhoon victims still need help
The Northern Marianas says it needs another US$14 million to rebuild homes destroyed by Typhoon Soudelor last year.
Grace for CNMI permit applicants
The US has agreed to give a grace period to some foreigners in the CNMI seeking to get new work permits.
CNMI's Inos laid to rest
The late Northern Marianas governor Eloy Inos has been laid to rest at the main cemetery on Saipan.
CNMI welcomes late governor home
People in the Northern Marianas turned out in droves on Friday to welcome home the remains of the territory's late governor Eloy Inos.
US health cuts could be critical for CNMI's sole hospital
A top health official in the Northern Marianas says a proposed law that would take away millions of dollars of Medicaid funding would be devastating for the territory.
Off-island dignitaries to attend funeral for former CNMI Governor
Dozens of off-island dignitaries and heads of state will travel to Saipan next week to attend the funeral of the former Northern Marianas Governor, Eloy Inos.
No state funeral for former CNMI governor Inos
The former governor of the Northern Marianas, Eloy Inos, will not receive a state funeral.
CNMI utilities company sues Federal officials
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation in the Northern Marianas is suing Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson and other Federal officials for the delay in renewing the CUC's…
New CNMI governor calls for talks with Obama
The Northern Marianas governor has renewed the territory's call for talks with United States President Barack Obama about delays in approving more than 2,000 contract worker permits.