Northern Marianas
CNMI tells residents to stay indoors in case of nuclear attack
The Northern Marianas Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has told residents of the islands to seek shelter indoors in case of a nuclear attack.
CNMI's Torres reassures locals after latest North Korea action
The Governor of the Northern Marianas Ralph Torres has assured residents that there continues to be no indication of an imminent threat from North Korea.
Spectre of US military disruption shadows CNMI tourism success
The tourism sector in the Northern Marianas hopes its impressive growth won't be interrupted by US military plans. Audio
Liability concerns stop CNMI non-emergency surgery
A court ruling in the Northern Marianas has prompted the Commonwealth Health Centre to stop all non-emergency surgery.
CNMI one of world's fastest growing tourism destinations
The Northern Marianas is the third fastest growing tourist destination in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
Airline's landing rights in CNMI puts new flight plans in jeopardy
The withdrawal of its landing rights at the Saipan's International Airport has put XTRA Airways' plan to launch flights between China and the Northern Marianas in jeopardy.
Pacific Correspondent for 24 August 2017
Today we hear from our correspondent in the Northern Marianas, Mark Rabago. Audio
CNMI revenues exceed estimates
Government revenues in the Northern Marianas have exceeded estimates by 11.4 percent.
Bill to extend public land leases in CNMI gets go ahead
The Senate in the Northern Marianas has passed a bill that that extends the term of public land leases to 55 years.
Salary hike for CNMI govt officials on hold
The Northern Marianas' Finance Secretary has decided to withhold a pay hike for top government officials.
Guam's school year will start in shadow of US-North Korea tensions
Guam's superintendent of education says the school year will commence as planned today, despite the threat of missile attacks from North Korea.
Filipinos in Marianas and Guam advised to prepare for evacuation
The Philippines government is advising its citizens in Guam and the CNMI to prepare to evacuate if North Korea follows through with its threat to fire missiles at Guam.
Saipan's pristine beaches overrun by human excrement
The Northern Marianas is blaming tourists for human waste left on the shores of its beaches and tourist sites.
CNMI governor backs Trump's stance on North Korea
The governor of the Northern Marianas says he has "full faith and trust" in US President Donald Trump to protect America's Pacific territories from North Korean attack.
Nuclear threat group set up in CNMI
In the wake of North Korea's threat against Guam, a Nuclear Threat Working Group has been set up in the Northern Marianas.
US-based carrier hopes to launch China-CNMI service
An airline based in Florida wants to start operating flights from China to the Northern Marianas from September.
CNMI House passes 2018 budget
The House of Representatives in the Northern Marianas has approved the fiscal year 2018 budget in record time.
Move to ban plastic bags in CNMI faces numerous hurdles
The Northern Marianas' move towards banning plastic bags still faces a number of hurdles.
Casino developer on Saipan has been given more time to complete its casino resort projects
A casino developer on Saipan has been given more time to complete its proposed integrated casino resort projects.
Revival of CNMI language commission planned
In the Northern Marianas, efforts are underway to preserve the indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian languages by reviving a special commission focusing on the languages.