Northern Mariana Islands
Tests show 'forever chemicals' in CNMI, Guam
The information stated that wells on the CNMI island are among the most contaminated in the US.
Undeclared fireworks brought into Guam labelled as 'paper towels'
A vessel towing cargo from Saipan was intercepted by Guam Customs officers after an inspection uncovered undeclared fireworks. Audio
Concerns over Pacific Garbage Patch clean-up
An expert says there is pushback from environmental groups when it comes to cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
No significant environmental impact from Tinian spill - authorities
Cleanup efforts following a waste oil spill in Tinian Harbor concluded last weekend.
Updated military plan draws concern in CNMI
The military is encouraging residents to weigh in through public meetings and formal comment submissions.
Investigation under way after Marianas waste oil spill
The Coast Guard says approximately 113.5 litres of waste oil was released into the harbor.
Call for CNMI leaders to fight back on high airfares
The former representative shared his frustration after attempting to book a four-day roundtrip ticket from Guam to Saipan.
CNMI Congresswoman urges fix to 'untenable' mail delays
Delegate Kimberly King-Hinds is calling for urgent reforms from the United States Postal Service.
Two or three typhoons possible in Guam and CNMI for rest of 2025
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says tropical cyclones can occur throughout the year across the western North Pacific.
CNMI hospital gets over $6m for 'badly needed' MRI machine
"Having an MRI on island will improve our ability to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions."
Chamorro-Samoan sprinter to fly American Samoa flag in Paris
CNMI's Filomenaleonisa Iakopo has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics where she will be running in the sprint events representing American Samoa.
US-Pacific could see below-normal cyclone activity for rest of 2024
NOAA's tropical cyclone outlook said it expects one to two typhoons, and up to four storms, for US-affiliated Pacific Islands.
Northern Marianas governor says China is not the answer for its economy
Commonwealth of Northern Marianas governor Arnold Palacios has lamented the business sector's seemingly "China-or-bust" stance in reviving the economy.
Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon
Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon. Audio
Northern Marianas sets aside $2m for grass fire clean-up
The blaze in June caused noxious smoke and fumes and led to a state of emergency being declared.
First Pacific country starts Covid-19 vaccine programme
Covid-19 vaccinations begin in one part of the Pacific this weekend, but it's not yet clear when other Pacific countries will begin. Audio