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Results 1 - 20 of 647 in Northern Mariana Islands

  1. CNMI gets $64,350 for emergency food, shelter programRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Saipan Tribune

    The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has been awarded federal funds for its Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, FEMA, US News

  2. 76 million NMI quarters now in circulationRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Saipan Tribune

    A total of 76 million Northern Mariana Islands quarter coins will now circulate in the U.S. economy with the official launching of the new coin yesterday at the American Memorial Park.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, American Memorial Park, US National Parks, Banking, Financial Services

  3. Ombudsman to count alien workersRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Saipan Tribune

    ... does not hold a U.S. passport or U.S. permanent resident card regardless of any Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands permit held," states the Ombudsman's notice. "All data shall be gathered between Dec. 14 and Dec. 30, 2009. There will be no ...

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    Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Oceania, World News

  4. Supreme Court sets appellate oral argument sessions for '10Read the original story

    14 hrs ago | Saipan Tribune

    The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands has announced the dates for its 2010 appellate oral argument sessions.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News

  5. Sashimi shortage appears unlikelyRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | The Honolulu Advertiser

    ... The catch restrictions will not affect fisheries in American Samoa, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Although fishing for tuna may stop just short of New Year's Day, Tosatto said residents shouldn't be overly concerned that ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Oceania, Honolulu, HI

  6. Foreign landowners are accountable, agriculture experts sayRead the original story

    Yesterday | Fort Scott Tribune

    ... The act requires reports to be filed by: * Individuals who are not U.S. citizens or citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; * Individuals who are not lawfully admitted to the United States for ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Northern Mariana Islands Travel, Travel

  7. Approves Western and Central Pacific Bigeye Tuna Catch LimitRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday | NOAA

    ... limit will not apply to the longline fisheries of American Samoa, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, the international body which manages highly migratory fish ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania

  8. US House unanimously passes Sablan's Echo Company resolutionRead the original story

    Wednesday | Marianas Variety

    ... The Echo Company commendation is the second piece of legislation, authored by the Northern Mariana Islands congressman, to pass the House. Both passed unanimously. He also had his bill, H.R. 935, increasing slots at U.S. service academies, bundled ...

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  9. U.S. EPA Issues 2008 CNMI Toxic Release DataRead the original story

    Wednesday | Media Newswire

    HONOLULU th Four facilities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands reported a total of 5,570 pounds of toxic chemicals released into the air, land and water in 2008, according to new data released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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    Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oceania, World News

  10. US House unanimously OKs Echo Company resolutionRead the original story

    Wednesday | Saipan Tribune

    ... The Echo Company commendation is the second piece of legislation, authored by the Northern Mariana Islands congressman, to pass the House. Both passed unanimously. Sablan also had his bill, H.R. 935, increasing slots at U.S. service academies, ...

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  11. Gun Control Act comes under fireRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 9, 2008 | Ride Fast & Shoot Straight

    ... and even some foreign land. Some examples: ( read more ) Unincorporated organized territories: Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico United States Virgin Islands Unincorporated unorganized territories: American Samoa Midway Islands Wake Island ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Virgin Islands, Central America, South America, Colombia

  12. NCSBN(R) Publishes New Research BriefRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Market Wire

    ... in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories -- American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. There are also four associate members. Mission: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), ...

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  13. Election commission ready for any protestRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Marianas Variety

    ... [the ballots]. We keep all the ballots just in case someone asks for a recount," she added. The Northern Mariana Islands Reform Act of 2000 allows any registered CNMI voter to contest election results. The commission hand-counted the ballots during ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News

  14. Sablan, Bordallo congratulate Fitial, InosRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Marianas Variety

    ... the governor. "I look forward to continuing to work with you and Lt. Gov. Inos for the good of the Northern Mariana Islands. There are many challenges our islands face. I hope that you will consider the congressional office your partner in meeting ...

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, Madeleine Bordallo, Democrat, US News, Oceania, World News

  15. CNMI and Guam delegates congratulate FitialRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Saipan Tribune

    ... "I look forward to continuing to work with you and Lt. Governor Inos for the good of the Northern Mariana Islands. There are many challenges our islands face. I hope that you will consider the congressional office your partner in meeting those ...

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, Madeleine Bordallo, Democrat, US News

  16. CNMI quarter launching on Thursday

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Saipan Tribune

    The U.S. Mint will officially launch the Northern Mariana Islands Quarter on Dec.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Events, American Memorial Park, US National Parks

  17. US House debates Kilili's Echo Company resolutionRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Saipan Tribune

    The U.S. House of Representatives debated yesterday a resolution recognizing the 10th Anniversary of Echo Company, the Northern Mariana Islands Army Reserve unit.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News

  18. Northern Marianas governor re-electedRead the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | Raw Story

    ... forward to come in and share their ideas," Fitial said after his victory was announced. The Northern Mariana Islands has a population of about 89,000 people, and is a self-governing territory in union with the United States, lying about ...

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  19. Northern Marianas governor wins re-electionRead the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | The Honolulu Advertiser

    SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands - Gov. Benigno R. Fitial of the Covenant Party has been certified the winner of a runoff election to serve a second term as governor of the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News

  20. SCS dethrones Koblerville in U12 leagueRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 6 | Saipan Tribune

    ... Precious Inoke, Helen Sablan, Augela Cabrera, Janell Reyes, and Brooklyn Ibanez. Meanwhile, Northern Mariana Islands Football Association would like to thank the following for supporting the U12 league: Hopwood Junior High School, Triple J Super ...

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