Northern Marianas
CNMI quarantine reaches capacity as Covid cases hit 46
The only Covid-19 quarantine facility in the Northern Marianas has reached its maximum capacity.
Covid-19 cases hit 45 in the CNMI
Three more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Northern Marianas, raising the CNMI's coronavirus count to 45.
Trial of CNMI's Rota mayor to finally start
The corruption trial of the Northern Marianas mayor for Rota will be going ahead in the US District Court in a fortnight.
Two more test positive for Covid-19 in the CNMI
Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas rose to 42 yesterday when it was announced that two more individuals tested positive for the coronavirus.
CNMI mayor wants pet owners to be more accountable
The mayor of Saipan in the Northern Marianas wants pet owners liable for injuries or untoward incidents caused by their pets.
Covid-19 cases in CNMI reach 40 with Guam arrivals
Back-to-back passengers from Guam have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Northern Marianas, taking their total number of coronavirus cases to 40.
CNMI hospital told to source own power after $US40m overdue bill
The government hospital in the Northern Marianas owes the local power company around $US40 million.
Police furloughs in CNMI scrutinised
The Department of Public Safety commissioner in the Northern Marianas has been was grilled by a lawmaker for furloughing staff on the basis of loyalty and in violation of civil service regulations.
CNMI coronavirus cases now 38
Another Covid-19 case has been discovered in the Northern Marianas after Covid-19 testing of arriving passengers at Saipan airport.
Saipan casino wants licence fee halved
The sole exclusive casino licensee on Saipan in the Northern Marianas wants its annual casino licence fee cut in half because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Another positive case in CNMI
The Northern Marianas has confirmed another positive case of Covid-19.
Frustration over unemployment cheques delay in CNMI
Frustration is growing in the Northern Marianas over delayed cheques for federal assistance amid the covid-19 pandemic.
CNMI jails passenger over quarantine refusal
The Northern Marianas police have jailed a man for refusing to undergo the mandatory Covid-19 quarantine upon arriving on the island.
CNMI to reinstate public school teachers
Over 700 Northern Marianas public school teachers who were furloughed are expected to return to work by next month.
Flights from Asia to CNMI September at earliest
The Northern Marianas Islands is opening to international visitors next week but remains isolated from its main tourism markets in Asia.
CNMI governor under fire for island trip to release deer
The Northern Marianas governor is under fire for taking a trip to the remote northern islands during the Covid-19 pandemic to release some deer.
Northern Marianas and Guam record new Covid-19 cases
Nearly a month after registering its last case, the Northern Marianas has reported a positive Covid-19 test, bringing its total infections to 31.
CNMI college looks to test students enmasse for Covid-19
The lone community college in the Northern Marianas wants its students to undergo Covid-19 testing once they return to school for the fall semester.
CNMI flights from Japan still a no go
The resumption of flights from Japan to the Northern Marianas have been delayed further with the announcement that Skymark Airlines has again extended the suspension of its Narita-Saipan flights until…
CNMI public schools to reopen August
Public schools in the Northern Marianas plan to open at the end of August, after five months.
