The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. is currently monitoring a new coronavirus that has been reported in China and Japan and could possibly pose a threat to the Marianas if precautionary measures are not undertaken now. Latest reports say that 17 more people in central China have been diagnosed with the new form of viral pneumonia. In total, 62 cases of the novel coronavirus have been identified in the city of Wuhan, where the virus appears to have originated.  At least a half-dozen countries...

The CNMI government is suing eight companies for allegedly making chemicals that later contaminated the CNMI’s drinking water and pose a threat to public health, the environment, and natural sources of water. The CNMI’s lawsuit was filed before the Superior Court last Nov. 19,...

Arrivals to the Northern Marianas increased 95% to 52,297 visitors in December 2019, compared to 26,831 visitors received in December 2018, based on the latest numbers of the Marianas Visitors Authority. According to the MVA, visitor arrivals in December 2018 were low due to the...

The homeless coalition is still accepting volunteers for its 4th annual Point-In-Time count that will be held on Jan. 25. So far, a total of 75 volunteers attended the Commonwealth Homeless Coalition’s orientation at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center last Jan. 17 and at...