Northern Marianas
CNMI records first community transmission in 204 days
The CNMI has recorded its first community transmission of Covid-19 in over 200 days.
CNMI records first community transmission in 204 days
The Northern Marianas has recorded its first community transmission of Covid-19 in 204 days.
CNMI casino chair found in contempt; receiver to sell assets
The head of Saipan's casino in the Northern Marianas has been found in contempt of court.
Bill against ‘revenge porn’ reintroduced in CNMI
Legislation to create penalties for 'revenge pornography' is to come before the Northern Marianas House of Representatives.
CNMI casino faces sale of assets over wage woes
A casino operator in the Northern Marianas, Imperial Pacific International, will be forced to sell off its assets if it fails to pay the more than $US 1.2 million.
US Pacific states and territories leading vaccination roll-out
Some Pacific countries and territories are leading the United States on Covid-19 vaccination statistics. Audio
CNMI court orders halt to IPI operations
A federal court in the Northern Marianas has found Imperial Pacific International and its chairwoman in contempt and ordered an immediate one week stop-work order.
Three more Covid-19 cases in CNMI
The CNMI has had three more cases of Covid-19, taking their total to 132.
CNMI Governor seeks report detailing 102 govt trips
The CNMI Governor has defended himself over a report showing he took 102 government trips, mostly overseas, from 2016 to 2019.
Northern Marianas Covid-19 tally rises to 128
The Northern Marianas has recorded three additional Covid-19 cases, bringing the US territory's total to 128 cases.
CNMI expects Covid-19 stimulus cheques
The Northern Marianas is expected to receive stimulus cheques worth about $US47 million as part of the $US900 billion federal pandemic relief package.
Two new Covid-19 cases in CNMI as mass vaccination continues
The Northern Marianas has recorded two new Covid-19 cases, raising the total to 124.
Governor gets jab as Northern Marianas starts Covid-19 vaccinations
The Northern Marianas began Covid-19 vaccinations on Saturday with the main hospital's Chief Nursing Officer getting the first shot followed by Governor Ralph Torres.
CNMI to soon penalise Christmas carollers
A Christmas tradition is being scrapped in Northern Marianas due to Covid-19 concerns.
Four more cases of Covid-19 in Northern Marianas
Four arrivals into the Northern Marianas have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the commonweath's total number of cases to 113, including two deaths.
CNMI schools get millions to repair typhoon damage
Two public schools in the CNMI have been given nearly $US28 million for repairs and rehabilitation from 2018's Typhoon Yutu.
CNMI eyes online gambling
The Northern Marianas is looking to internet gaming to revive its ailing economy.
Three weekend cases of Covid-19 cases in the CNMI
Three weekend arrivals to the Northern Marianas have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the CNMI's coronavirus tally to 109.
CNMI gets vaccine freezers for Covid-19 treatment
The CNMI is ready for its allocation of Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer after acquiring 10 ultra-cold freezers from South Korea.
CNMI Covid cases now at 106
Another arrival has tested positive for Covid-19 in the Northern Marianas, taking its total cases to 106.