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Businesses lament spate of robberies on Saipan
Criminality is on the rise on the capital of the CNMI as local police are investigating three incidents of robberies this past weekend, including a robbery where a man was held at gunpoint.
CNMI golfers aiming for gold in Honiara Games
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands has named its national golf team for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
US creates task force to counter China influence in Pacific
A task force has been formed in the US House of Representatives to combat what the US regards as the rising influence of China in the US territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific.
People in Guam, Marianas told to seek shelter as typhoon approaches
Category four typhoon Mawar is heading directly for Guam with the worst conditions expected around 4pm on Wednesday, the US National Weather Service said.
Marianas, Guam bracing as typhoon bears down
Public school classes have been cancelled in the Northern Marianas Monday and Tuesday as a storm continues to track towards the islands.
New dates for stalled Micronesian Games announced
The twice-delayed Micronesian Games will now be held from June 15-24, 2024 in Majuro, Marshall Islands.
US to spend billions on Northern Marianas island to boost military power
The United States is set to pump billions of dollars to upgrade its military infrastructure on the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas island of Tinian.
Marianas 'raised the bar' in hosting of Pacific Mini Games - president
The Pacific Games Council president says the Northern Marianas Islands has set a new standard on how the quadrennial event is hosted.
PNG tops 2022 Mini-Games medal tally
Papua New Guinea earned the most gold medals in the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games after finishing with 33 gold, 28 silver, and 19 bronze medals.
CNMI governor acquitted by Senate
The CNMI Senate has acquitted Governor Ralph Torres of all six articles of impeachment against him, with all seven remaining senators voting strictly along party lines.
Frustration over CNMI impeachment trial
The Northern Marianas House of Representatives has been left on the sidelines just watching the impeachment trial of CNMI Governor Ralph Torres after not being allowed to present its case.
More than 1000 athletes to compete in Pacific Mini Games
A total of 1034 athletes from 20 Pacific nations and territories are due to compete in the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.
CNMI governor's impeachment trial starts
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana's first impeachment trial of a sitting Governor started in the Senate on Friday.
Senate will acquit me, says CNMI Governor
With his May 13 impeachment trial fast approaching, the Northern Marianas Governor Ralph Torres is optimistic that the Senate will eventually acquit him.
Northern Marianas governor facing corruption charges
The Office of the Attorney General in the Northern Marianas has filed a criminal case against the Governor, Ralph Torres.
Northern Marianas welcomes most tourists since pandemic began
The Northern Marianas posted its highest monthly arrivals since the Covid-19 pandemic began after 4,188 visitors came to the islands in February 2022.
US to scale back military activity in CNMI
After a series of meetings the United States Department of Defence is scaling back its military activities in the CNMI.
Pacific Oceania returns to Davis Cup
Pacific Oceania finally returns to Group II of the Davis Cup this weekend when it takes on Estonia at the Forus Tenniscentre in Tallinn.