Northern Marianas
CNMI lawmakers try anew to avoid cut in their salary
The Northern Marianas legislature has passed an 11th hour bill to prevent members' salaries plummeting to $US8,000 a year.
CNMI Governor sworn in for second term
The Northern Marianas governor, Ralph Torres, re-elected last November, has been inaugurated today as the territory's 12th governor.
CNMI welcome elected officials, three months after Cyclone Yutu
Today's swearing-in ceremony of elected officials has been touted as a celebration of the "strength and resiliency" of the people of the Northern Marianas.
Social media brings in LGBTI weddings to CNMI
The Northern Marianas tourism boss is thanking social media for marketing the territory as a same-sex marriage destination.
CNMI to hold election for vacant Precinct 3 seat within month
A special election will be held in the CNMI within 30 days to fill the vacant Precinct 3 seat left by the death of former vice speaker Francisco Dela Cruz.
Little impact on CNMI from US shutdown
Federal agencies involved in ongoing recovery efforts from Super Typhoon Yutu and Typhoon Mangkhut in the Northern Marianas are not affected by the partial shutdown of the federal government.
Russian arrested in CNMI, now moved to Hawaii
A Russian man arrested in the Northern Marianas last month has reportedly been transferred to a prison in Hawaii.
Legal marijuana in CNMI may not be a high for tourists
The Marianas Visitors Authority in the CNMI says the legalisation of marijuana is concerning as key tourist markets equate its use to that of much harder drugs.
FBI seizes phones of CNMI mayor and girlfriend
It has been revealed in the Northern Marianas that the FBI has seized the phones of the Rota mayor and his girlfriend.
CNMI representative Francisco Dela Cruz dies
Northern Marianas Represenative and former House vice speaker Francisco Dela Cruz has died while on Tinian.
2000 workers lose status in CNMI
Some 2000 workers in the Northern Marianas have an uncertain future after losing their status at the beginning of the year due to the end of two federal programmes.
Same-sex marriages top licences on CNMI's Saipan
Three years after same-sex marriages were legalised in the CNMI, the Saipan Mayor's Office say that they have topped heterosexual marriages on the island.
Legalisation of marijuana bad for image - CNMI tourism body
The official tourism body in the CNMI says the legalisation of marijuana there could affect the islands' image as a family friendly destination.
Bill extending public land leases in CNMI now law
A bill extending the maximum lease terms for public land in the Northern Marianas from 40 to 55 years is now law. Acting governor Victor Hocog signed a 15-year extension...
Yutu confirmed as strongest typhoon to hit CNMI in 56 years
Typhoon Yutu was the strongest typhoon to hit the Northern Marianas in 56 years according to a new study.
CNMI casino workers sue employer over injuries
Chinese construction workers in the Northern Marianas are seeking compensation for injuries they sustained on the job.
US Congress bans cockfighting in territories
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at banning cockfighting in all US territories.
FEMA gives CNMI $US20m towards Yutu recovery projects
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated $US20.1 million for a plethora of projects in the CNMI related to Super Typhoon Yutu recovery.
CNMI, Skymark formalize opening of direct flights
The return of direct flights from Japan to the CNMI was made official last week by the signing of a deal between the CNMI and Skymark Airlines.
Rota mayor pleads not guilty to corruption
The mayor of Rota in the Northern Marianas has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally used government money for trips to California, Palau, Guam, and Saipan.
