Northern Marianas
US President approves emergency funds for Marianas
The US president has approved the Northern Marianas governor's request for an emergency declaration following the impact of Typhoon Mangkhut.
Typhoon-hit CNMI asks US for emergency declaration
The CNMI governor has made a request to the US President to declare a state of emergency in the Commonwealth now that Typhoon Mangkhut has passed through the islands.
Marianas islands fear a direct hit from Typhoon Mangkhut
The Northern Marianas is bracing for a direct hit from Typhoon Mangkhut, which continues to strengthen as it slowly approaches.
CNMI typhoon shelters filling up as Mangkhut approaches
Typhoon shelters in the Northern Marianas are filling up as people prepare for Typhoon Mangkhut.
Guam and CNMI prepare for Typhoon Mangkhut
Guam and the Northern Marianas are preparing for Typhoon Mangkhut.
CNMI in typhoon preparedness mode
The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas is in typhoon preparedness mode as Tropical Disturbance 26W is expected to intensify into a Category 3 early next week.
Imperial Pacific granted extension for CNMI casino project
The Northern Marianas Lottery Commission has granted Imperial Pacific International a more than two-year extension on its troubled Saipan casino project.
CNMI agency says Imperial Pacific violated agreement
The Northern Marianas Casino Commission says the developer of a troubled casino-hotel on Saipan has violated its licence agreement.
Saipan man jailed for dousing girlfriend with pretrol
The Northern Marianas Superior Court has jailed a 25-year-old man for six years for dousing his girlfriend with petrol and setting fire to their house.
US Feds prevent 1,600 from entering CNMI
Over 1,600 people have been refused entry into the Northern Marianas since the fiscal year 2017.
CNMI police celebrate plummeting crime levels
The Northern Marianas Department of Public Safety says crime has plummeted as a result of its war on drugs.
Quake in CNMI - no tsunami threat
An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale has struck near the Northern Mariana Islands in the north Pacific.
Saipan casino developer asks for two-year extension
The Chinese company behind a troubled casino development on Saipan has asked for another extension on a looming government deadline.
CNMI govt settles outstanding bill with utilities company
For the first time in decades, the Northern Marianas government doesn't owe a penny to its utility company, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation.
CNMI completes project to house traditional canoe
The Northern Marianas Seafaring Traditions Programme has completed its first canoe house, ensuring the islands' renewed interest in building traditional canoes continues.
Federal judge backs US military plans for Guam, Northern Marianas
A federal judge has said the US military didn't err in relocating Marines to Guam, or in its plans for live fire training in the Northern Marianas.
Northern Marianas expects record turnout for November election
The electoral commission in the Northern Marianas has printed 22,000 ballots for November's elections.
Round the clock water supply close for CNMI island
The goal of providing 24-hour water supply to all residents of the Northern Marianas island of Saipan is closer to fruition.
CNMI MPs explain vote against marijuana legalisation
Two politicians in the Northern Marianas have explained why they did not support the House of Representatives' decision to legalise marijuana.
CNMI public school students to get free meals
All students at public schools in the Northern Marianas are to get free meals starting this school year.