Northern Marianas
Recruitment bid fails to ease CNMI labour shortage
A shortage of workers continues to be felt in the Northern Marianas.
4 tonnes of rubbish collected in Northern Marianas beach cleanup
More than four tonnes of rubbish has been collected in an annual coast cleanup in Northern Marianas.
Rhinoceros beetle found on uninhabited island in CNMI
The highly invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle may have jumped to another island in the Northern Marianas after a carcass of the species was found on an uninhabited island.
Super Typhoon leaves CNMI unscathed, heads for Japan
Super Typhoon Hagibis has left the Northern Marianas "relatively unscathed" and is on its way to Japan.
Typhoon Hagibis: Eye of storm passes through Northern Marianas
A powerful super-typhoon passing through the Northern Marianas has left the territory mostly unscathed.
CNMI braces for Typhoon Hagibis
Residents in the Northern Marianas are bracing for Typhoon Hagibis, which is expected to bring winds of up to 170 kilometres an hour.
Tinian casino developer to revive CNMI ferry service
A company developing a casino on the Northern Marianas island of Tinian is set to revive the ferry service to Saipan.
CNMI cuts Chinese tourist visits to two weeks
The period of time that Chinese tourists can visit the Northern Marianas has been slashed to just 14 days per stay.
Straitened economic circumstances continue for CNMI
The start of the new fiscal year will not bring any respite for government workers in the Northern Marianas.
Saipan casino sued for sexual harassment, discrimination
The Hong Kong-based developer building a huge casino resort on Saipan has been sued for sexual harassment and sex discrimination by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
US congress to vote on CNMI worker bill
A bill being considered by the US Congress would allow 3000 foreign workers and investors permanent residency in the Northern Marianas.
Affordable healthcare clinic for CNMI's Tinian
A community health centre providing affordable healthcare will be built on the Northern Marianas island of Tinian.
No more shooting galleries in CNMI
A bill that would allow more shooting galleries in the Northern Marianas has been scrapped following a spate of gun violence in the US.
School on CNMI's Saipan cancelled due to storm
Tropical Storm Peipah has forced the cancellation of classes at a middle school on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan.
Warning about fake FB accounts for CNMI governor
The governor of the Northern Marianas, Ralph Torres, has warned people not to be fooled by fake social media accounts that are purportedly his own.
43 suicide cases in CNMI since 2014
A recent study in the Northern Marianas has revealed that 43 people have committed suicide in the CNMI over the past five years.
CNMI education chief quits
The Northern Marianas Public School System is in disarray following the resignation of its education commissioner.
CNMI eyes exemption on cockfighting ban
The Northern Marianas wants to be exempted from the US federal ban on cockfighting that comes into effect at the end of the year.
CNMI agrees to disaster pact with US states and territories
The Northern Marianas has signed on to participate in the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Second case of dengue confirmed in CNMI
A second case of dengue fever has been identified in the Northern Marianas island of Saipan.