Northern Marianas
CNMI can earn up to $12M from untapped coco-peat industry
A privately-owned global import manufacturer of high-quality coconut materials wants to export coconut peat from the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
CNMI, Guam governors joke about reunification with the US
However, Northern Marianan Islands' leader Arnold Palacios says he is under no illusion that this would come into fruition any time soon.
Marianas Catholic leaders ask for continued prayers for Pope Francis
Diocese of Chalan Kanoa bishop-elect Romeo Convocar and Guam Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña Ryan Jimenez is asking the islands' Catholic faithful to continue to pray for Pope Francis.
CNMI plans $2.7b Silicon Valley-inspired tech park
An envisioned technology hub, dubbed EUCON Silicon Valley Tech Park, is being touted as the savior of the CNMI economy, with the plan expected to create up to 10,000 new jobs.
'$1 per egg': CNMI struggles with egg shortage as prices skyrocket
The Northern Marianas Islands are facing an egg due to the spread of bird flu in the United States, sending businesses and the community into panic.
Egg shortage in the Northen Marianas causes price-hike
The Northern Marianas (CNMI) Islands are facing an egg shortage due to the spread of bird flu in the United States, sending businesses and the community into panic. Audio
CNMI authorities say they're 'tired' of illegal rubbish dumping
Illegal dumping is not only a burden to those who have to mitigate it, but downgrades the overall environment quality of the island community, Saipan's mayor says.
CNMI eyes micronuclear energy as an alternative power source
This revelation came frrom the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation executive director last Thursday.
Luxury store to close amid Marianas economy worries
CNMI governor Arnold Palacios says there is no denying the impact the closure of Duty Free Shoppers will have at the local-level.
Major crime stats in CNMI drops in 2024
According to a report by the Northern Marianas Department of Public Safety, the most common crime committed in the US territory was disturbing the peace
'We were all labourers to them': The wider impact of blackbirding across the Pacific
More than 160 years ago, slave ships arrived at Tonga's 'Ata Island. Bishop Silouan Silala Vea's ancestors were invited aboard for a meal in a gesture the villagers thought was...
CNMI environmental champions criticise Trump's Paris withdrawal
Friends of the Mariana Trench chair Sheila Babauta said Trump'sdecision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate deal is "unfortunate".
USPS issues affecting CNMI, Guam taxpayers
A tax lawyer has written to the Northern Marianas delegate on the US Postal Service issues impacting taxpayers.
Rota's Latte Quarry on As Nieves designated as a historic landmark
The Latte Quarry at As Nieves on Rota is one of 19 new 'National Historic Landmarks' recently designated by the United States Department of the Interior.
Wife of ex-Palau president released a day after arrest
Christa Toribiong arrested upon entry at the Saipan International Airport on Monday in relation to criminal charges filed against her in the State of Texas.
CNMI 'losing traction' as a destination - hotel association
Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands has painted a dim picture about Northern Marianas' tourism industry after another subpar hotel occupancy rate in October 2024.
No problem with Taiwanese leader visiting 'allies', CNMI's US congressman says
"Taiwan's president is visiting countries in the region that support Taiwan. I don't find anything wrong with that," Gregorio Sablan said.
CNMI's long-serving congressman bids adieu
Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan officially said goodbye to his constituents in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands during a townhall meeting last Wednesday on Saipan.
CNMI fails to progress in Davis Cup tennis
Captain Jeff Race said despite the loss, the CNMI still had an impressive showing in its first-ever Davis Cup competition.
CNMI governor congratulates Trump
Arnold Palacios, who led a coalition of Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands and independent candidates in the 2024 general elections, has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump.