CPUC to Weigh Proposed FAC Increase, Aggreko Contract Friday
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission will meet Friday, May 15, to take up a proposed fuel adjustment charge increase to $0.44489 per kilowatt-hour, an Aggreko contract extension and post-typhoon recovery reports from CUC and the islands’ two telecommunications carriers.
IT&E Sets Up Outreach Tent at Susupe Multi-Purpose Center This Week
SAIPAN — IT&E is operating an outreach tent at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe this week to handle payments, activations and prepaid plans for customers who cannot make it to the main IT&E office, a company representative told Good Morning Marianas.
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Closed Until Further Notice; Late Fees Waived
SAIPAN — The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is temporarily closed to the public until further notice because of impacts and ongoing safety concerns from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the library said.
Apatang Authorizes Compensatory Leave for Excepted Service Workers During Sinlaku Response
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang authorized compensatory administrative leave with pay for excepted service employees who worked during the Super Typhoon Sinlaku administrative leave period from April 13 through May 8, in a memorandum dated May 8.
CUC Board to Weigh Fuel Charge, Rate Petition, Typhoon Policy Thursday
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 14, with the fuel adjustment charge, status of CUC’s rate petition and typhoon policy among the items up for consideration.
Apatang Renews State of Significant Emergency for 30 More Days
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang on Monday signed Executive Order 2026-006 renewing the Commonwealth’s State of Significant Emergency for an additional 30 days as Sinlaku recovery operations continue.
Fina Sisu Homeowner Confronts Man on His Property in Viral Video
SAIPAN — A Fina Sisu homeowner confronted a man on his property Monday morning in an incident captured on video that began circulating on social media later in the day.
High Rip Current Risk in Effect; East Reefs Hazardous Through Afternoon
SAIPAN — A high rip current risk is in effect through Monday afternoon along east-facing reefs on Saipan, Tinian and Rota, the National Weather Service Tiyan said in its 6:10 a.m. zone forecast.
CHCC, Samaritan’s Purse Continue House-to-House Mobile Clinic Through May 16
SAIPAN — CHCC Population Health and Samaritan’s Purse will continue offering mobile medical clinic services house-to-house in villages across the community May 11 through 16, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said.
Diocese of Chalan Kanoa to Distribute 800 Free Hot Lunches Monday
SAIPAN — The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa will distribute 800 free hot lunches starting at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Joeten and Daidai Social Hall at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Chalan Kanoa.