The CNMI Board of Education fears that legalizing the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis on the islands could lead to a loss in its annual federal funding since marijuana remains illegal in the federal government’s eyes. In a letter dated Aug. 15, 2018, addressed to...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will lead a high-level U.S. government delegation to the 30th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Session on Sept. 4, 2018 in Nauru. After the forum, Zinke’s delegation will visit Papua New Guinea to meet senior officials in advance...

Okeanos Marianas, the CNMI’s 50-foot traditional sailing canoe, will be providing sailing tours within the Saipan lagoon to residents throughout the month of September in celebration of Heritage Month. Tours start at Smiling Cove Marina at 10am and 5pm and feature marine life in...