Northern Marianas
CNMI politicians wanting higher pay
A bill to set up an advisory commission to look at lifting the salaries of the Northern Marianas political leaders has been passed by the Senate.
Worries in CNMI as foreign workers visas expire
Northern Marianas business operators are worried about how their businesses will keep operating from tonight with about 2,000 foreign workers' permits expiring.
CNMI's new leader promises to do 'what's right'
The newly sworn in Northern Marianas governor, Ralph Torres, says he will continue the dreams of his predecessor, Eloy Inos, who died yesterday.
New governor for CNMI sworn in after Inos death
The lieutenant governor of the Northern Marianas was sworn in yesterday, following the death of the governor, Eloy Inos.
CNMI's Inos remembered as 'honest and transparent'
The Governor of the Northern Marianas, Eloy Inos, has been remembered as an honest leader who brought a calming influence to the government.
CNMI governor dies in US hospital
The governor of the Northern Marianas Eloy Inos has died in hospital in Seattle.
CNMI charges couple for harbouring illegal aliens
A couple in the Northern Marianas has been charged with illlegally harbouring two Chinese for cash.
Ex-chief prosecutor sues CNMI AG Office
The former acting chief prosecutor of the Northern Marianas has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Office of the Attorney General.
Deal reached to clear CNMI hospital debt
The main hospital in the Northern Marianas has agreed to try and clear the 14 million US dollars it owes the territory's utility.
CNMI hospital to pay $14m arrears
The main hospital in the Northern Marianas has agreed to try and clear the 14 million US dollars it owes the territory's utility.
Rats to blame for CNMI airport lighting problem
Authorities in the Northern Marianas have blamed rats for the suspension of night time flights at the CNMI's main airport.
More penalties for businesses snared in illegal drugs proposed in CNMI
Legislators in the Northern Marianas are mulling over a bill which could see more severe penalties for businesses engaged in drug-related activities.
CNMI renews emergency declaration for utility
The acting governor in the Northern Marianas, Ralph Torres, has renewed the declaration of a state of significant emergency for the Commonwealth Utilities Corp.
CNMI renews emergency declaration for utility
The acting governor in the Northern Marianas, Ralph Torres, has renewed the declaration of a state of significant emergency for the Commonwealth Utilities Corp.
Beleaguered CNMI casino remains closed
The casino at the Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino has remained closed despite announcements that it would open last Tuesday.
CNMI sugar tax a step closer
A bill that will lead to a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks has passed the Northern Marianas House of Representatives.
CNMI casino project operator wants tax break
A Chinese company planning a huge resort in the Northern Marianas is asking the territorial government to grant it a tax break.
CNMI asks Air Force to drop Saipan plan
The government of the Northern Marianas says it wants the US Air Force to withdraw its plan to build a divert airfield on Saipan.
CNMI casino operator files for bankruptcy
The Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino in the Northern Marianas has filed for bankruptcy.
Casino operator acquires hotel on Saipan
Best Sunshine International in the Northern Marianas, a casino operator, has bought the Marianas Resort and Spa on Saipan.