(March 30) The first suspected COVID-19 patient died in CNMI (Saipan) yesterday, according to the press release from CNMI Office of the Governor. A 70-year old CNMI male resident was seen at Commonwealth Health Care Corporation (CHCC) on March 25th and was considered a Person Under Investigation (PUI), showing symptoms typical of COVID-19. Samples were […]
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Torres announces CNMI government shutdown
SAIPAN, 16 MARCH 2020 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—CNMI Governor Ralph Torres on Sunday announced a temporary shutdown of the government amid the unabated threat of Covid-19 pandemic, which has hit Guam. “All non-essential employees of the Commonwealth’s departments and agencies are asked to stay home until further notice. We will provide additional updates on the government […]
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Bernie Sanders wins Northern Mariana Islands caucus and 4 more delegates
SAIPAN, 16 MARCH 2020 (HONOLULU ADVETISER) —U. S Senator Bernie Sanders won the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic presidential caucus, grabbing four of the six delegates Saturday. Former Vice President Joe Biden won the other two. This shrinks Biden’s lead to 154 delegates in the delegate count. Saturday was the first time Sanders had a bigger […]
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Travelers from Korea, Japan to undergo medical screening in CNMI
SAIPAN, 02 MARCH 2020 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — CNMI Lieutenant Governor Arnold I. Palacios on Friday issued a continued declaration of significant emergency with a new directive that includes travelers from South Korea and Japan in the mandatory health screening, among other Covid-19 containment measures. Executive Order 2020-02 states that the recent rise of confirmed cases […]
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CNMI Judiciary to implement 20 percent pay cut; Legislative Bureau cuts work hours to 64
SAIPAN, 24 FEBRUARY 2020 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — As part of the CNMI government’s across-the-board budget cuts, the judiciary will reduce the work hours and compensation of its employees by 20 percent starting 15 March, 2020. The Legislative Bureau, for its part, has reduced its work hours to 64 from 80. In the 30-day notice to […]
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USCIS opens application period for new status for long-term residents of CNMI
SAIPAN, 20 FEBRUARY 2020 (USCIS/MARIANAS VARIETY) — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Thursday announced that the application period for those seeking the new Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands long-term resident status will open on 19 February, 2020. Eligible aliens will have 180 days to apply for the new status, which was created by […]