Northern Marianas
CNMI governor backs Trump's stance on North Korea
The governor of the Northern Marianas says he has "full faith and trust" in US President Donald Trump to protect America's Pacific territories from North Korean attack.
Nuclear threat group set up in CNMI
In the wake of North Korea's threat against Guam, a Nuclear Threat Working Group has been set up in the Northern Marianas.
US-based carrier hopes to launch China-CNMI service
An airline based in Florida wants to start operating flights from China to the Northern Marianas from September.
CNMI House passes 2018 budget
The House of Representatives in the Northern Marianas has approved the fiscal year 2018 budget in record time.
Move to ban plastic bags in CNMI faces numerous hurdles
The Northern Marianas' move towards banning plastic bags still faces a number of hurdles.
Casino developer on Saipan has been given more time to complete its casino resort projects
A casino developer on Saipan has been given more time to complete its proposed integrated casino resort projects.
Revival of CNMI language commission planned
In the Northern Marianas, efforts are underway to preserve the indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian languages by reviving a special commission focusing on the languages.
More Pacific islands step up battle against plastic
Vanuatu and the Northern Marianas are the latest Pacific islands to step up the battle against plastic bags.
CNMI starts with street names and moves to numbers
After the introduction of street names, the Northern Marianas island of Saipan is now considering giving numbers to houses.
CNMI traditional canoe building gets a govt boost
The Northern Marianas is launching a traditional canoe programme, aiming to build a 15 metre Chamorro canoe that can sail to New Zealand for competitions in 2020.
CNMI casino developer to focus on villas before hotel
A casino developer on Saipan in the Northern Marianas says a shortage of manpower means it has to delay plans to finish its five star hotel.
Group wants sugar tax back on agenda in CNMI
A group in the Northern Marianas is garnering support for the reintroduction of a controversial bill imposing additional tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
More aid sought to house CNMI's Soudelor victims
An NGO in the Northern Marianas is appealing for $US650,000 to house about 50 families living in desperate circumstances nearly two years after Typhoon Soudelor struck the territory.
Autopsies to be done on dead CNMI sewer system workers
The Northern Marianas Attorney General has approved for autopsies to be carried out on the remains of three workers who died while working inside a 7 metre sewer well on Saipan.
CNMI gets federal money for generators
The Northern Marianas is to receive about $US4.5 million dollars in federal funds to purchase 12 generators to provide emergency back-up power to 91 wells and ensure water supply to all villages on…
CNMI group call for govt say in marine sanctuary
An environmental group in the Northern Marianas is urging President Donald Trump to give the CNMI government equal co-management of the Marianas Trench Marine Monument.
CNMI endorses Trump review of monument
A letter from the Northern Marianas Governor has backed the controversial US review of National Monuments.
CNMI says Marianas Trench monument not working
The Governor of the Northern Marianas says the US government has failed to live up to promises made during the creation of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument.
More tax on betel nut imports in CNMI
The Northern Marianas House of Representatives has increased the excise tax on betel nut imports.
CNMI casino on Saipan opens
After a postponement of four months and several setbacks, including protests by unpaid workers, Northern Marianas latest casino is now open.