Northern Marianas
Northern Marianas delegate to US Congress announces retirement
The Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI) first and only delegate to the US Congress has announced his retirement.
Homicide and water death in Northern Marianas
Northern Marianas police have reported a murder and a water death in the first few days of 2024.
Revised tropical tuna conservation deal a loss to Pacific territories, CNMI says
The CNMI head of delegation to WCPFC meeting said the revised tropical tuna Conservation and Management Measure for 2024 through 2026 is a loss to Pacific territories.
'Reliable and affordable': Northern Marianas aims to provide free internet
The CNMI Broadband Policy and Development Office has set a goal to make broadband service costs free of charge for residents in an effort to make it even more accessible under its five-year action…
CNMI to use 2023 Pacific Games as inspiration
The CNMI delegation to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands exceeded expectations and the head of the islands' sports body wants to use it as inspiration for future competitions.
Biz, hotel group want CNMI leaders to support unique visa for Chinese tourists
The two largest businesses groups in the CNMI are pleading for authrities to support the creation and implementation of the proposed CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorisation Program.
Tania Tan: Northern Marianas double gold medalist in Honiara 'glad to make an impact'
Tania Tan, 22, the CNMI's first two-time gold medalist at the Pacific Games, says she is happy to inspire others following her performance in Honiara.
US lawmakers want to cancel Northern Marianas visa policy for Chinese tourists
US lawmakers have raised their concern about the United States' visa policy for Chinese nationals entering the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI).
From the emergency room to podium finish: Tan bags CNMI's first ever athletics gold at the Pacific Games
Tania Tan won a gold medal in the 5,000m on Monday at the start of the athletics competition in the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Northern Marianas economy shows signs of post-Covid recovery
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands economy is showing signs of recovery as the islands move further away from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pacific Games 2023: CNMI swimmers looking to make big splash in Honiara
The Northern Marianas Swimming Team is expecting to win at least a medal a day during competition in the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands.
CNMI businesses plead US to lift flight cap from China
Businesses in the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas are calling on the US Department of Transportation to exempt the territory from the cap on the number of scheduled flights from China.
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.
News stories in brief from around the Pacific on 10 July 2023
Round-up of Pacific news in brief from around the region including Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency using satellite to track illegal fishing
Typhoon Mawar will intensify to Cat 4 before hitting Guam and Rota
Typhoon Mawar is forecast to intensify to a category 4 storm with winds gusting to over 300 kilometres per hour as it heads towards Guam and the Northern Marianas island of Rota.
Northern Marianas prisons chief to review gun policy
Authorities in the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas say prison officers on the island will not be allowed to take their guns home when they are off duty.
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.
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.
Impeachment trial of CNMI Governor divides community
The impeachment trial of the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is dividing the community. Audio