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More newborns test positive for meth in CNMI
There are growing concerns about substance exposure and child safety in the US territory.
Petition against deep sea mining near Mariana Trench gaining support
The appeal has been signed by 3000 people from US territories.
Revenue drop forces tough cuts in Northern Marianas 2026 Budget
Governor David M. Apatang vetoes line items to avoid budget blow out.
CNMI eyes China access via Phillipine Airlines
The return of Philippine Airlines' Manila-Saipan service next year is expected to broaden access to the CNMI and could bring more Chinese tourists to the islands. Philippine Airlines is set...
US Postal Service apologises for errors causing delays to the CNMI
The United States Postal Service has acknowledged routing errors that caused chronic delays in mail delivery to the Northern Mariana Islands.
Nature, not geopolitics, remains region's biggest threat - CNMI official
The top military affairs official in the CNMI said that while geopolitical tensions continue to make headlines, the region's most immediate and consistent threat remains environmental.
No charges in Saipan basketball brawl case that left player semi-paralyzed
The Attorney-General's Office in the Northern Marianas said it will not charge anyone in the accident that left Webster Taracatac paralyzed.
Second air service in the wings for CNMI
A second inter-island airline is close to being set up in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Marianas' tourism body boss resigns
Well wishes flow for the CNMI's departing tourism body director
South Korean airline involved in deadly crash ends Busan to Saipan route
South Korean carrier Jeju Air has prematurely ended its charter flights from Busan to Saipan.
CNMI indigenous advocate wants birth tourism law reconsidered
America's jus soli legal principle means babies born in the CNMI get US citizenship.
Change to drug testing law for CNMI govt jobs
A bill that essentially removes marijuana from pre-employment drug testing for government jobs has been signed into law by Northern Marianas governor.
Final plan released for Mariana Trench sanctuary
The Mariana Trench includes submerged active volcanoes and hydrothermal vents and the deepest point on earth.
Fire warnings amidst Marianas drought
The National Weather Service said extreme to exceptional drought persists across the Marianas, Yap State and the northern Marshall Islands.
CNMI: Memorial for Navajo code talkers and Saipan scouts
A memorial court of honour for the Navajo code talkers and the Marianas' marine scouts will soon be erected on Saipan in the Northern Marianas.
Severe drought in parts of Micronesia region
Drought conditions in parts of the Micronesia region have been upgraded from severe to extreme.
CNMI customs seize liquid meth in lava lamps
CNMI authorities seize 4.5 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine smuggled in glitter lava lamps.
Pacific Sports Briefs on Monday 10 July 2023
Round-up of sports news from around the region including rugby, scocer and tennis
Marianas, Guam bracing as typhoon bears down
Public school classes have been cancelled in the Northern Marianas Monday and Tuesday as a storm continues to track towards the islands.
Power to hospitals in Marianas could be cut over debts
Hospitals and health facilities in the Northern Marianas could get their power cut today if the heads of the Commonwealth Utility and the Healthcare Corporations can't reach an agreement on servicing…
