Northern Marianas
Hopes US shark fin trade ban bill could help save species
A bill that would ban the trade of shark fins in the US could set an example for the whole world if it's passed. Audio
US should copy CNMI shark fin ban
A Northern Marianas Congressman says a US-wide ban on the trade of shark fins would help stop the worldwide decline in shark populations.
Animal welfare group says CNMI leading fight against finning
An animal welfare organisation says a CNMI Congressman's bill to ban shark fin trading in the US is the best way to stop the cruel practice.
US organisations back CNMI bill to ban shark fin trade
A CNMI Congressman's bill to ban the shark fin trade in the US is gaining heavyweight support.
CNMI says provisions of new gun law constitutional
The Office of the Attorney General in the CNMI has defended the territory's newly enacted gun law saying its provisions are constitutional.
Man convicted in CNMI for possession of child pornography
A CNMI man found with 226 child pornography videos on his laptop has been given a six year prison sentence.
Corrupt CNMI director put on house arrest
Former office of aging director in CNMI on house arrest after corruption conviction.
Court drops remaining charges against ex-CNMI top cop
The remaining charges against former Northern Marianas police commissioner have been dropped by the territory's Superior Court.
CNMI gets more disaster relief, a year after typhoon
Nearly a year after Typhoon Soudelor, the Northern Marianas has received more federal disaster funds.
Ground broken for new CNMI casino project
A Macau-based company has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its US$1.2-billion Plumeria Resort development in the Northern Marianas.
CNMI delegate introduces ban on US shark fin trade
The Northern Marianas delegate to the US legislature will introduce a bill to ban the buying and selling of shark fins in the entire US.
Tinian Dynasty investor granted CNMI casino licence
Tinian Entertainment Corporation, an investor in the Northern Marianas shut down Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino, has been granted a conditional casino licence.
US Pacific Command concerned with N.Korea missiles
The US Pacific Command says it's concerned that North Korea's latest missile tests could threaten military bases in Guam and potentially reach the Northern Marianas.
Humanitarian crisis facing hotel workers in CNMI
Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino staff still living at the Northern Marianas closed hotel's barracks are facing a humanitarian crisis with power to the complex cut off.
Huge number of stray dogs in CNMI a nuisance
A study by an animal rights advocate reveals that 95 percent of dogs in the CNMI are strays.
School elevates opposition to CNMI gun lawsuit
The school group challenging a lawsuit on the Northern Marianas' gun laws has taken its appeal to a US federal court.
Northern Marianas wants new approach to foreign workers
The Governor of the Northern Marianas is calling on the United States Government to give longtime foreign workers in the territory improved status.
Proposed CNMI sugar tax is vetoed
A controversial bill to raise taxes on soft drinks, sugar powders, and syrups in the Northern Marianas has been vetoed by the Governor Ralph Torres.
CNMI wants 10-year extension of foreign worker program
The Northern Marianas Government is hoping the US Federal Government will extend its foreign worker programme by 10 years and set a higher cap at 18,000 people.
CNMI foreign workers threatened with expulsion
The Northern Marianas is facing a humanitarian and economic crisis as more than 1,300 of its foreign workers could be forced to leave the territory.
