CNMI

In an effort to shore up funding for local schools, a proposal has been submitted to the Northern Marianas Legislature to impose a number of tax increases aimed at higher earners.

A middle school on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan, which was devastated by Super Typhoon Yutu in 2018 is to be completely rebuilt.

A Saipan lawmaker is calling for the Commonwealth Casino Commission to force a casino developer to pay over $US90 million it owes in duty to government and local businesses.

A cockfighting ban in the Northern Marianas and other US territories has started - much to the disappointment of fans in the CNMI.

Lifting the ongoing austerity measures at the public school system in the Northern Marianas is "suicide," according to a Board of Education member.

The Northern Marianas mayor of Rota wants another delay before the start of his trial on corruption charges.

Super Typhoon Yutu may have struck the Northern Marianas at the tailend of 2018, but its vast destruction caused the islands' economy to contract by 20 percent last year.

A recent case of abuse has placed the spotlight on the lack of animal rights protection laws in the Northern Marianas.

With the decrease in arrivals from China and South Korea, the Northern Marianas has received some good news with the revival of the Japanese market.

Tourism in the Northern Marianas has dropped amid a trade war between Japan and South Korea.

The threat of Tropical Storm Hagibis has forced government offices and public schools in the Northern Marianas to close today.

The period of time that Chinese tourists can visit the Northern Marianas has been slashed to just 14 days per stay.

Chinese visitor arrivals in the Northern Marianas are down 20 percent with the market being affected by the ongoing tensions in Hong Kong.

A bill being considered by the US Congress would allow 3000 foreign workers and investors permanent residency in the Northern Marianas.

Complex new immigration processes in the Northern Marianas could lead to the loss of as many as 9000 guest workers by the end of the month.

A police officer in the CNMI will be spending seven days in jail after he admitted stealing candies and a drink from a store.

The CNMI government could take action against casino operator Imperial Pacific International over late licence fees.

People on the Northern Marianas island of Rota are delighted that local airline Star Marianas Air will increase flights to the island.

A law has been passed in the Northern Marianas that authorises a $US15 million loan to help with the recovery from Super Typhoon Yutu.

The Northern Marianas are pressing ahead with plans to host the 2021 Pacific Mini Games after the government confirmed their support.