CNMI
Sea turtle nesting site disturbed on Saipan
It's thought a sea turtle was the target of poachers in the Northern Marianas after it was found flipped over in nesting grounds on Saipan earlier this month.
Gambling tax proposed in CNMI
A bill has been introduced in the Northern Marianas to tax gambling businesses on Saipan in an effort to raise funds for the government.
Water warning for Saipan
People in several Saipan villages in the Northern Marianas are being warned of contaminated tap water in their communities.
Teachers in CNMI told to accept pay cut or be sacked
Public school teachers in the Northern Marianas have a hard choice to make - accept a pay cut or get fired.
CNMI to implement reduced work schedule
The Northern Marianas government is to implement a 72-hour fortnightly work schedule beginning in July.
Marianas utility urged to sue hospital to collect arrears
The Utilities Corporation in the Northern Marianas is being urged to sue the Health Care Corporation to collect $US27.7 million in arrears.
Sport: Pacific Games Council welcomes CNMI U-turn
The Pacific Games Council is confident the 2021 Mini Games will now remain in the Northern Marianas, after the Governor had a change of heart.
Sport: CMNI agree to host 2021 Mini Games after all
The Northern Marianas government has agreed to host the 2021 Pacific Mini Games, provided the Games Council helps with funding the scaled back event.
CNMI Medicaid program runs out of money
The US federal agency that provides health coverage to low-income people in the Northern Marianas says it has exhausted all its federal and local funding.
Mariana Trench: Deepest-ever sub dive finds plastic bag
An American explorer has found plastic waste on the seafloor while breaking the record for the deepest ever dive.
CNMI to trim budget in wake of Yutu damage
The Northern Marianas continues to reel from the devastating effects of Super Typhoon Yutu and will cut $US30 from its budget this year.
Northern Marianas residents told to conserve water
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation in the Northern Marianas is asking its customers to conserve water as it is experiencing a drop in its water supply sources on Saipan.
CNMI representative allowance deemed unconstitutional
The rule allowing members of the Northern Marianas House of Representative to draw a $US2500 monthly allowance from their office allotments is unconstitutional, the Office of the Public Auditor says.
Wildfires hit Saipan, Tinian
The early onset of the dry season in the Northern Marianas has resulted in several wildfires on Saipan and Tinian.
Sport: CNMI given choice of scaled back Mini Games
The Pacific Games Council has given the Northern Marianas the option of hosting a scaled down Mini Games in 2021.
CNMI governor elected chair of regional bank
CNMI governor Ralph Torres has been elected chair of the Pacific Islands Development Bank.
CNMI price freeze remains in effect
The Northern Marianas government is reminding businesses that the price freeze brought in after Super Typhoon Yutu remains in effect
Drought grips CNMI
Little reprieve is forecast from the drought affecting much of the Northern Marianas.
Taiwanese builders to work on CNMI casino
In the Northern Marianas, close to 200 workers from Taiwan are expected to complete construction of the Imperial Pacific Resort and Casino on Saipan.
Missing Saipan sisters to be featured in TV
The case of two sisters who went missing in the Northern Marianas almost eight years ago will be featured on a US television programme.