Northern Marianas
Republicans successful in CNMI poll
Republicans have performed strongly in unofficial local election results in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI deputy leader summoned over lawsuit
CNMI Lieutenant Governor served a summons in relation to a Japanese investor's lawsuit for breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment.
CNMI vote for govt positions
Northern Marianas voters will vote today to fill close to 40 government positions.
Guam and CNMI strengthen relationship
An agreement calling for stronger links between the Northern Marianas and Guam has been signed.
Pacific free flu vaccine delivery stopped
United Airlines has discontinued the service of shipping free flu vaccines to the Pacific Islands.
CNMI hospital granted extention to fix standards
The Northern Marianas lone hospital has been given an extension to comply with deficiencies identified in a survey.
CNMI tourism body wants to develop Tinian, Rota
The Northern Marianas tourism body wants Rota and Tinian islands developed into unique destinations to spur economic activity.
Fears for booming CNMI economy with foreign worker cap
There are fears capping the number of foreign workers allowed into the Northern Marianas could hold back the US territory's booming economy. Audio
CNMI tourist arrivals breach half million mark
Tourist numbers in the Northern Marianas have continued to revive and breached the half-a-million mark in fiscal year 2016.
CNMI casino sues regulator over license
A company that plans to set up a casino in the Northern Marianas has sued the Rota Casino Gaming Commission and its commissioners for allegedly deeming its conditional casino license expired.
CNMI families torn apart by drug use
A significant number of families seeking help for abuse in the Northern Marianas are doing so because of the impact of methamphetamine.
CNMI gets more water help
Substantial funding is being provided to help improve the Northern Marianas' dilapidated water distribution system.
CNMI to raise minimum wage to federal level
The Northern Marianas is set for another minimum wage increase, less than a month after a 50 cent an hour raise.
CNMI labour challenges growing
The Governor of the Northern Marianas wants to see businesses employing more US citizens.
More CNMI newborns have mothers on drugs
The Northern Marianas has reported a rise in the number of babies born to mothers using illegal drugs during their pregnancy.
CNMI governor still keen to amend gun law
The Northern Marianas governor says he is dismayed by many of the rulings of the NMI District Court following last week's ruling against a gun excise tax.
Northern Marianas court rules excise tax on guns unconstitutional
The United States District Court in the Northern Marianas has ruled that the US$1,000 excise tax on guns is unconstitutional
CNMI politicians finally agree on budget
The Northern Marianas' House of Representatives and the Senate have compromised on a $US142-million budget for the coming year.
CNMI bans betel nut sales to minors
A bill prohibiting the sale of betel nut to minors in the Northern Marianas has been signed into law.
US hands over submerged islands to Northern Marianas
The United States has transferred the ownership of submerged lands to the north of the Northern Marianas to the territory's government.
