Army Delivers Large-Scale Generator Power to Tinian Grid as Recovery Continues
SAIPAN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, and the Army’s 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) delivered sustained temporary large-scale generator power to the Tinian grid on May 28 at the direction of FEMA, providing interim electricity in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku while permanent power is restored.
Saipan Mayor Urges Community to Help Police Itself as Theft, Copper Wire Cases Climb
SAIPAN — Saipan Mayor Ramon Blas “RB” Camacho called on residents, nonprofit groups and ethnic community leaders Friday to join him in confronting a rise in theft and copper wire cases that he said is compounding the hardship families already face from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Saipan Mayor’s Office Open Saturdays for Recovery and Resident Services
SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Sundays, offering weekend access to a range of resident and recovery services.
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to Reopen June 2 With Limited Hours After Sinlaku Damage
SAIPAN — The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 2, under temporary hours after sustaining damage during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
OP-ED | The Marianas Cannot Wait: The Governor Has the Power to Act Now
By Rep. Marissa Flores, CNMI House of Representatives Floor Leader
CUC Fuel Adjustment Charge to Drop in June as Fuel Oil Prices Fall
SAIPAN — Power bills across the Commonwealth will ease slightly in June after the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation lowered its Fuel Adjustment Charge, citing a drop in average international fuel oil prices.
Humanities Council Extends My Marianas Writing Contest Deadline to May 31 After Storm
SAIPAN — The Northern Marianas Humanities Council is accepting high school essays for its A250 My Marianas Writing Contest through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 31, after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disrupted the original deadline.
Army Corps’ New Deputy Commander Says Sinlaku Recovery Pace Has Been ‘Incredible’
SAIPAN — The new deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Japan Engineer District said the pace of Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery across the Marianas has outrun his expectations, telling Good Morning Marianas on Friday that the community’s resilience stood out from his first days on the ground.
Senate Takes Up Bill to Counter Chinese Cyber Threats to U.S. Infrastructure
SAIPAN — A bill to counter Chinese state-sponsored cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure has moved to the Senate, where Sen. Rick Scott introduced the companion measure on May 19. The legislation would create a federal task force to detect and respond to the threat, including the actor known as Volt Typhoon.
CUC to Energize Tinian Distribution Lines Friday, Urges Generator and Solar Users to Switch Off Main Breakers
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation said the Tinian power system is preparing to energize distribution lines serving District 1, partial San Jose, partial Subdivision and partial Marpo at 10 a.m. Friday.