Northern Marianas
Regulator files another complaint against CNMI casino
Another complaint has been laid against the Imperial Pacific casino in the Northern Marianas for failure to pay over three million US dollars in fees.
CNMI hits daily high of Covid-19 cases again
The Northern Marianas has hit its highest number of Covid-19 cases in a day again, with six people confirmed with the coronavirus on Friday.
CNMI hits 80 Covid-19 cases
The CNMI now has 80 Covid-19 cases after the arrival of three more passengers with the virus.
CNMI set to host Pacific Mini Games for first time in June 2022
The 2021 Pacific Mini Games have been confirmed to take place in the Northern Marianas in June 2022.
CNMI casino given six month extension for payment of $US20m
The Imperial Pacific casino has been been given a six-month extension for payment of $US20 million it owes the Northern Marianas government.
Two more Covid cases in CNMI as islands look to South Korean bubble
The Northern Marianas has recorded two more cases of Covid-19, taking their total number of infections to 77.
CNMI schools say austerity measure change not a good fit
The Northern Marianas' Public School System says switching austerity Fridays to Mondays could hamper student learning.
Another coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation on CNMI's Rota
After seemingly controlling the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetle last year, Rota has discovered a new area on island where
Three more Covid cases arrive in the CNMI
Three more arrivals into the Northern Marianas have tested positive for Covid-19 taking their total number of cases to 73.
CNMI beats deadline to avoid government shutdown
A government shutdown in the Northern Marianas has been avoided after the House of Representatives and Senate passed a fiscal year 2021 budget bill early this morning.
Hundreds in CNMI to lose food stamp eligibility as benefits slashed
Food benefits are to be slashed by 25 percent in the Northern Marianas and others will no longer be eligible for food stamps at a time when thousands are out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
CNMI scrambles to avoid govt shutdown
The Senate and House Representatives in the CNMI are scrambling to come up with a compromise fiscal year 2021 budget bill after the chambers rejected each other's versions of the spending measure.
PNG and CNMI register handful more Covid-19 cases
Both PNG and the CNMI have had a small increase in Covid-19 cases.
Northern Marianas unveils three step vaccine plan
When the Northern Marianas ultimately gets a Covid-19 vaccine health officials have outlined their plan to have it distributed in three phases.
Plans for National Park on CNMI's Rota hit opposition
A plan to include Rota historical and cultural sites in the US national park system has met opposition from residents of the southernmost island of the Northern Marianas.
Northern Marianas Covid-19 cases up to 69
The Northern Marianas registered its 69th Covid-19 infection yesterday when a case was identified through traffic screening at the border.
US Marines don’t need to conduct destructive training in CNMI - court
The US Marines based in Guam do not need to stage live-fire war games in the neighbouring Northern Marianas, according to a new court ruling.
CNMI records highest number of Covid cases in single day
The Northern Marianas posted its highest single-day increase in Covid-19 cases over the weekend, with six positive results from coronavirus tests.
Guam Covid cases continue to rise with another death
The number of Covid-19 cases in Guam continues to rise with 32 reported on Thursday, taking their total to 2045.
Over 700 ancestral remains reburied on CNMI's Saipan
Over 700 ancestral remains have now been reburied on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan.