Northern Marianas
Saipan casino continues to rake in dollars
Saipan's Best Sunshine Live Casino could contribute as much as US$21-million to the Northern Marianas from its business so far this year.
CNMI to raise police budget by $1.2m
CNNMI Governor Ralph Torres wants to increase the overall budget for the Department of Public Safety by $1.2 million.
CNMI to raise police budget by $1.2m
CNNMI Governor Ralph Torres wants to increase the overall budget for the Department of Public Safety by $1.2 million.
CNMI's main airport runway lights restored
Flights to and from the Northern Marianas are now back in full swing after repairs to the lights on the main runway at Saipan airport.
CNMI flights cancelled due to broken runway lights
Issues with the runway lights of the main Northern Marianas airport resulted in dozens of flights being delayed or cancelled over the weekend.
Concern in Marianas about casino rush
There are more signs of community concern about a large casino development in the Northern Marianas.
Live fire for Tinian would damage tourism, development
The mayor of Tinian in the Northern Marianas says proposed United States military training there would take a toll on tourism and development.
CNMI congressman Sablan seeks fifth term
The congressman for the Northern Marianas, Gregorio Kilili Sablan, is seeking a fifth term representing the territory in Washington.
Saipan's busted, broken water pipes need to be replaced
A Northern Marianas lawmaker says the water supply system on Saipan is badly in need of replacement.
CNMI hospital gets $400K Zika grant
CNMI's lone hospital has been given a $400K grant to address the zika threat.
7.7 quake hits near Northern Marianas
There have been no reports of injuries or significant damage after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Northern Marianas this morning.
CNMI lawsuit probes difference in take on islands' use
US military plans for activities on two Northern Marianas islands have been described as far beyond what local communities agreed to when it became a US Territory.
US accused of goalpost shift on Marianas military plans
A lawsuit against US military proposals for two Northern Marianas islands claims due to its military realignments, the US has shifted the goalposts on its plans in the territory.
Pacific Correspondent for 28 July 2016
Today we hear from our correspondent in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Mark Rabago. Audio
CNMI man jailed over stabbing attack
A Northern Marianas man who stabbed a doctor in the neck with a fishing spear has pleaded guilty and been jailed for 15 years.
Police deny organised crime in CNMI despite latest murder
Police deny organised crime problem in CNMI despite latest murder Audio
CNMI police hope to make arrest soon in latest Chinese farmer murder
The Northern Marianas Police say they hope to make an arrest soon in relation to the latest murder of a Chinese farmer.
CNMI Police reveal little about murders of Chinese nationals
The Northern Marianas police are staying tight-lipped about the possible motives for a string of crimes involving Chinese nationals.
New flights boost CNMI arrivals
The launch of several new flights from Asia to the CNMI has resulted in an eight percent annual increase in visitor arrivals.
CNMI casino losing staff over visa changes
A casino in the Northern Marianas is losing staff over changes to contract worker visas.