Northern Marianas
Embattled Northern Marianas hospital may lose 17 nurses
The Northern Marianas lone hospital may lose 17 nurses and radiology technician because their work visas have expired.
CNMI cases hit 61 as another arrival tests positive
The Northern Marianas has seen its Covid-19 cases rise to 61 with yet another passenger testing positive for the coronavirus upon arrival.
Hospital signs a deal to keep lights on as CNMI gets another Covid case
Another passenger from off-island tested positive for Covid-19 in the Northern Marianas over the weekend, raising the CNMI's total case numbers to 60.
Threats traded by CNMI Govt and troubled casino
The sole Saipan casino licensee and the Northern Marianas Government have traded threats after the non-payment of the $US15.5 million annual casino licence.
CNMI now has 58 Covid-19 cases
The CNMI has reported its 58th case of Covid-19 after an individual was identified by travel screening and testing upon arrival.
CNMI gets $10.3M for COVID-19 effort
The Northern Marianas is to receive close to $US11 million in Federal funds to purchase personal protective equipment to help respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sailor on CNMI's Tinian tests positive for Covid-19
A sailor deployed to the Northern Marianas from Guam has tested positive for Covid-19.
CNMI not closing borders yet despite more Covid cases
The Northern Marianas remains open to arrivals despite two more passengers testing positive for Covid-19.
CNMI Gov says schools should treat abuse allegations seriously
The CNMI Governor has asked the Board of Education to take allegations of sexual abuse seriously and adopt protocols to prevent such cases from happening.
A mayor in CNMI found not guilty of corruption
The mayor of Rota in the Northern Marianas and his wife have been acquitted in a two-year long corruption case.
CNMI looks to cannabis industry to boost economy
The Northern Marianas is looking to its cannabis industry as a way to resurrect an economy in ruins.
CNMI reimposes Covid-19 restrictions after community transmission
The Northern Marianas has reimplemented several restrictions, as the territory again confirms community transmission of Covid-19.
Hundreds of foreign workers exit CNMI due to Covid impacts
With tourism sidelined in the Northern Marianas by the Covid-19 pandemic, hotels in the CNMI are cutting hundreds of jobs.
CNMI loses high-risk designation even as it posts 54th Covid case
The Northern Marianas' designation as a high-risk area for Covid-19 has been withdrawn even as the CNMI recorded its second case of community transmission yesterday.
First CNMI community transmission Covid-19 case in 2 months
The Northern Marianas has recorded its first Covid-19 case through community transmission in more than two months when a patient going to surgery tested positive.
CNMI governor wants probe on sexual abuse in schools
The Northern Marianas governor wants an investigation into the way the Public School System's has handled allegations of sex abuse of students.
High-risk designation irks CNMI, while Fiji seen as low risk
A high risk designation from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is being disputed by the top health authority in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI community college makes online move due to Covid
The only community college in the Northern Marianas will conduct 90 percent of its classes online for the upcoming fall semester because of the spread of Covid-19.
Trio indicted over illegal work on CNMI casino site
The US District Court in the Northern Marianas has unsealed an indictment against three people who allegedly conspired to hire unauthorised foreign workers.
CNMI eases restrictions around Covid despite 47th case
The Northern Marianas has eased restrictions imposed to stop the spread of Covid-19 even as it recorded its 47th case yesterday.