CNMI
CNMI wants halt to US firing range negotiations
The governor of the Northern Marianas wants to temporarily halt negotiations with the US military for firing ranges on the islands of Tinian and Pagan.
CNMI hospital hikes room, board rates
To keep up with the increasing costs of healthcare services in the Northern Marianas, the Commonwealth Health Center has bumped up its fees and charges.
US military urged to be open about Marianas firing ranges
It is hoped a court ruling will pave the way for full assessment of the impacts of the US navy's plans for firing ranges in the Northern Marianas
Marijuana plebiscite proposed in CNMI
A bill before the Senate in the Northern Marianas could give voters on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota the choice to legalise marijuana on their islands.
CNMI visitor numbers erupt
Visitor arrivals in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas increased by 25 percent in August, compared to the same period a year ago.
CNMI hospital sued by two doctors
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is being sued for more than $US600,000 by two doctors from the Rota Health Center for allegedly failing to pay their full entitlements.
CNMI families still homeless after Typhoon Soudelor
More than 100 families are still without homes on Saipan two years after Typhoon Soudelor devastated the island.
Tradewinds for 5 September 2017
FFA urges caution over new tuna data; New employment opportunities announced for ex-Yazaki workers in Samoa; CNMI tourism concerned US military plans will affect their rapid growth; and Auckland fono… Audio
Marianas tourism sector opposes US military plans
The Northern Marianas tourism sector is opposed to US military plans to use local islands for training purposes. Audio
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
US airline denied Saipan landing rights
The US-based airline XTRAirways has been denied landing rights in Saipan because of the international airport's busy night time schedule.
CNMI utility needs huge capital input over next 10 yrs
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation in the Northern Marianas needs over $US100 million dollars over the next 20 years for ongoing projects.
CNMI hospital calling in debts
Three insurance companies in the Northern Marianas are alleged to owe the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation over $US6 million.
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.
Northern Marianas utility makes headway in conservation efforts
The Northern Marianas utilities company is making headway in its efforts to lessen water loss, with water loss down to 59 percent, the lowest it's been in years.
CNMI construction workers protests continue
About 40 construction workers of contractors who built Imperial Pacific Resort on Saipan protested anew yesterday at the casino site.
CNMI health service appeals for $US90m from local govt
The Northern Marianas' healthcare provider is asking local government to invest $US90 million for the 2018 fiscal year.
CNMI pensioners could shore up workforce
The government of the Northern Mariana Islands could allow pensioners to return to the workforce.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 July 2017
Pro-independence Tahitians push their case that France committed crimes against humanity; Two years after Typhoon soudelor, thousands of Northern Marianas families are still struggling; Vanuatu… Audio
More assistance needed for Soudelor victims in CNMI
Nearly 50 families are still in desperate need of assistance close to two years after Typhoon Soudelor ravaged the Northern Marianas island of Saipan. Audio
