Northern Marianas
Saipan casino wants licence fee halved
The sole exclusive casino licensee on Saipan in the Northern Marianas wants its annual casino licence fee cut in half because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Another positive case in CNMI
The Northern Marianas has confirmed another positive case of Covid-19.
Frustration over unemployment cheques delay in CNMI
Frustration is growing in the Northern Marianas over delayed cheques for federal assistance amid the covid-19 pandemic.
CNMI jails passenger over quarantine refusal
The Northern Marianas police have jailed a man for refusing to undergo the mandatory Covid-19 quarantine upon arriving on the island.
CNMI to reinstate public school teachers
Over 700 Northern Marianas public school teachers who were furloughed are expected to return to work by next month.
Flights from Asia to CNMI September at earliest
The Northern Marianas Islands is opening to international visitors next week but remains isolated from its main tourism markets in Asia.
CNMI governor under fire for island trip to release deer
The Northern Marianas governor is under fire for taking a trip to the remote northern islands during the Covid-19 pandemic to release some deer.
Northern Marianas and Guam record new Covid-19 cases
Nearly a month after registering its last case, the Northern Marianas has reported a positive Covid-19 test, bringing its total infections to 31.
CNMI college looks to test students enmasse for Covid-19
The lone community college in the Northern Marianas wants its students to undergo Covid-19 testing once they return to school for the fall semester.
CNMI flights from Japan still a no go
The resumption of flights from Japan to the Northern Marianas have been delayed further with the announcement that Skymark Airlines has again extended the suspension of its Narita-Saipan flights until…
CNMI public schools to reopen August
Public schools in the Northern Marianas plan to open at the end of August, after five months.
CNMI takes chance to tidy tourist attractions
The absence of tourists in the Northern Marianas due to Covid-19 has provided an opportunity for much needed maintenance on run-down tourist sites.
CNMI animal right protection bill awaits governor’s signature
A bill in the Northern Marianas that would prohibit the cruelty and theft of animals and provide penalties for such acts is awaiting the governor's signature to become law.
CNMI eases quarantine restrictions
The Northern Marianas has eased its quarantine restrictions as the territory looks to welcome back tourists.
Covid-19 restrictions eased further in CNMI
A month before the Northern Marianas is expected to welcome back tourists, the Governor has lowered the islands' community vulnerability to Level Blue further easing Covid-19 restrictions in place…
Two more Covid-19 cases in CNMI brings total to 30
The battle with the Covid-19 pandemic in the CNMI has hit an unwanted milestone with two more people confirmed with the coronavirus, bringing the number of cases there to 30.
Another passenger tests positive for COVID-19 in CNMI
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas has increased by one again after a passenger tested positive from a flight from Guam.
CNMI to be adversely affected by ban on Chinese airlines
Already on its knees due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Northern Marianas tourism industry has received another blow with the recent ban on Chinese airlines flying to the US.
Contact tracing finds another Covid-19 case in CNMI
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas rose to 27 over the weekend when a passenger from a May flight from Guam was confirmed with the coronavirus.
CNMI seeks $US38M Covid-19 reimbursement from FEMA
The Northern Marianas has submitted a $US38 million reimbursement request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.