CNMI elects first Independent Governor and Lt. Governor

This January, the Northern Mariana Islands will welcome its first independent governor and lieutenant governor, after a heated gubernatorial runoff election between Governor Ralph DLG Torres and his former running mate,

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Team Palacios-Apatang wins CNMI runoff election

The Independent tandem of Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and running mate Saipan Mayor David M. Apatang defeated the Republican team of Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Senate Floor Leader Vinnie F. Sablan in the CNMI’s

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Remote undersea Volcano likely erupting near CNMI

A volcano is likely erupting deep beneath the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, but scientists don’t know for sure because it’s so inaccessible. All indications are that

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Runoff predicted in CNMI’s three-way race for governor

There are 19,275 registered voters for the CNMI 2022 general elections. This number excludes absentee voters.  According to the CNMI Constitution, “If no candidates receive more than one-half of the total votes

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Opinion: No opposition to the Mariana Trench’s national sanctuary nomination but……

By Bea Cabrera Its mystery is a source of fascination for marine explorers, researchers and oceanographers. Filmmaker James Cameron was drawn into the Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean about 124 miles

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CNMI Governor Ralph Torres acquitted by Senate

Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI) Governor Ralph Torres has been acquitted of all the charges filed against him by the Democrat-Independent-led House of Representatives in six articles of impeachment. The

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Healthy turnout expected for Pacific Mini Games

A total of 1034 athletes from 20 Pacific nations and territories are due to compete in the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month. The Pacific Mini Games were originally due to be held in May – June

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Guam court judge to handle CNMI governor’s case

Guam Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino has been appointed as judge pro tempore in the criminal case against CNMI Governor Ralph

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Tourists trickle into Micronesia

By Bernadette Carreon Palau’s cautious return to tourism this year is being closely watched by its neighbours as it has had to respond to fluctuating case numbers in its tourism source markets. Palau slowly reopened

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Coronavirus travel restrictions: a Pacific wrap

There have been no cases of coronavirus reported in the Pacific Islands region, although Australia and New Zealand have reported cases, and in the case of Australia, one death. However the Pacific region has responded

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