Northern Marianas
Power restoration for CNMI island could take a year
It may take a year for power to be fully restored to the Northern Marianas island of Tinian after last week's Super Typhoon, according to the local mayor.
CNMI schools could be closed for up to two months after Yutu
It could take up to two months for public schools in the Northern Marianas to reopen because of damage inflicted by last week's Super Typhoon Yutu.
Over 1000 homeless in CNMI after Super Typhoon Yutu
Last week's Super Typhoon Yutu destroyed over 500 homes and left over 1000 people homeless in the Northern Marianas.
Typhoon Yutu could knock back years of tourism gains in Marianas
The tourism industry in the Northern Marianas says Typhoon Yutu is likely to set back years of tourism growth.
Tinian to wait months for power restoration after Yutu
The Northern Marianas island of Tinian will have to wait three months for power to be restored to at least half the island after last week's Super Typhoon.
Typhoon hit Northern Marianas postpones elections
The Northern Marianas has postponed its elections by a week, as the territory reels from Typhoon Yutu.
Aid starts to flow to typhoon-hit Marianas
Aid is starting to arrive in the typhoon-devastated Northern Marianas five days after the US territory was hit by Yutu.
All clear given in CNMI as Yutu recovery effort continues
The all clear has now been given in the Northern Marianas after Super Typhoon Yutu, meaning all severe weather warnings are now lifted.
Blocked roads hampering Super Typhoon Yutu relief effort
Disaster authorities in CNMI are working to clear downed powerlines and trees blocking roads across the islands to provide access to communities devastated by Super Typhoon Yutu.
Blocked roads hampering relief effort in CNMI
Disaster authorities in CNMI are working to clear downed powerlines and trees blocking roads across the islands to enable them to get out into communities that have been devastated by Super Typhoon… Audio
Super Typhoon Yutu 'like being in a washing machine'
At least two people have been taken to hospital on Tinian as reports emerge in the wake of Super Typhoon Yutu which devastated the Northern Marianas overnight. Audio
Emergency declaration approved in CNMI for Super Typhoon Yutu
The US president Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for the Northern Marianas as it braces for Super Typhoon Yutu.
CNMI people calmly prepare for Typhoon Yutu
The people of the Northern Marianas appear to be well-prepared and calm as Typhoon Yutu approaches the islands.
Damaging 200kph winds forecast for CNMI by Thursday
Damaging winds of over 200 kilometres per hour are being forecast for the Northern Marianas as Tropical Storm Yutu approaches.
CNMI warned to prepare for damaging storm
The people of the Northern Marianas are being told to prepare as a storm packing damaging winds of over 200 kilometres per hour is forecast to head their way by Thursday. Audio
Northern Marianas braces for Category 4 typhoon
Residents of Saipan in the Northern Marianas have been told to brace for a typhoon that is forming off the coast of Kosrae.
CNMI has fastest growing US economy for 2nd straight year
The Northern Marianas economy grew by more than 25 percent last year, making it the fastest growing US economy for a second straight year.
Around 11 percent of CNMI votes set to be from off-island voters
The Election Commission in the Northern Marianas has mailed more than 2,100 absentee ballots to off-island voters.
CNMI reiterates marijuana still illegal
The governor of the Northern Marianas has reiterated that marijuana use is still illegal in the territory until a new regulatory body is formed.
Republican lawmaker in CNMI endorses rival gubernatorial bid
A Republican Party lawmaker in the Northern Marianas opposed to the legalization of marijuana has now has endorsed the opposition's bid for governor in the 2018 general elections.
