Northern Marianas
CNMI beats deadline to avoid government shutdown
A government shutdown in the Northern Marianas has been avoided after the House of Representatives and Senate passed a fiscal year 2021 budget bill early this morning.
Hundreds in CNMI to lose food stamp eligibility as benefits slashed
Food benefits are to be slashed by 25 percent in the Northern Marianas and others will no longer be eligible for food stamps at a time when thousands are out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
CNMI scrambles to avoid govt shutdown
The Senate and House Representatives in the CNMI are scrambling to come up with a compromise fiscal year 2021 budget bill after the chambers rejected each other's versions of the spending measure.
PNG and CNMI register handful more Covid-19 cases
Both PNG and the CNMI have had a small increase in Covid-19 cases.
Northern Marianas unveils three step vaccine plan
When the Northern Marianas ultimately gets a Covid-19 vaccine health officials have outlined their plan to have it distributed in three phases.
Plans for National Park on CNMI's Rota hit opposition
A plan to include Rota historical and cultural sites in the US national park system has met opposition from residents of the southernmost island of the Northern Marianas.
Northern Marianas Covid-19 cases up to 69
The Northern Marianas registered its 69th Covid-19 infection yesterday when a case was identified through traffic screening at the border.
US Marines don’t need to conduct destructive training in CNMI - court
The US Marines based in Guam do not need to stage live-fire war games in the neighbouring Northern Marianas, according to a new court ruling.
CNMI records highest number of Covid cases in single day
The Northern Marianas posted its highest single-day increase in Covid-19 cases over the weekend, with six positive results from coronavirus tests.
Guam Covid cases continue to rise with another death
The number of Covid-19 cases in Guam continues to rise with 32 reported on Thursday, taking their total to 2045.
Over 700 ancestral remains reburied on CNMI's Saipan
Over 700 ancestral remains have now been reburied on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan.
Embattled Northern Marianas hospital may lose 17 nurses
The Northern Marianas lone hospital may lose 17 nurses and radiology technician because their work visas have expired.
CNMI cases hit 61 as another arrival tests positive
The Northern Marianas has seen its Covid-19 cases rise to 61 with yet another passenger testing positive for the coronavirus upon arrival.
Hospital signs a deal to keep lights on as CNMI gets another Covid case
Another passenger from off-island tested positive for Covid-19 in the Northern Marianas over the weekend, raising the CNMI's total case numbers to 60.
Threats traded by CNMI Govt and troubled casino
The sole Saipan casino licensee and the Northern Marianas Government have traded threats after the non-payment of the $US15.5 million annual casino licence.
CNMI now has 58 Covid-19 cases
The CNMI has reported its 58th case of Covid-19 after an individual was identified by travel screening and testing upon arrival.
CNMI gets $10.3M for COVID-19 effort
The Northern Marianas is to receive close to $US11 million in Federal funds to purchase personal protective equipment to help respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sailor on CNMI's Tinian tests positive for Covid-19
A sailor deployed to the Northern Marianas from Guam has tested positive for Covid-19.
CNMI not closing borders yet despite more Covid cases
The Northern Marianas remains open to arrivals despite two more passengers testing positive for Covid-19.
CNMI Gov says schools should treat abuse allegations seriously
The CNMI Governor has asked the Board of Education to take allegations of sexual abuse seriously and adopt protocols to prevent such cases from happening.
