Day 22 Recovery Digest: What Happened Across the Marianas Monday
SAIPAN — Day 22 of Sinlaku recovery brought a wave of developments across the Marianas Monday, from a murder arrest in Garapan to extended administrative leave, ongoing fire response, port disruptions and continued community-led relief.
CHCC WIC Clinic Phone Lines Restored, Updated Numbers Provided
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. WIC Clinic phone lines have been restored, the agency said in a community update Monday afternoon.
CUC Crews Pressing Recovery on Multiple Fronts: Leaks, Pipes, Wet Wells and Wastewater Plants
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation crews are making steady progress repairing water leaks, replacing damaged pipes, pumping wet wells to prevent sanitary overflows and maintaining critical equipment at wastewater treatment plants, the agency said.
DPS Charges Garapan Man With Murder in Death of Sheldon Kaianoa
SAIPAN — A Garapan man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 45-year-old Sheldon Kaianoa, the CNMI Department of Public Safety said Monday.
CHCC WIC Clinic Phone Lines Down, Alternate Numbers Provided
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. WIC Clinic is experiencing technical issues with its phone lines and is asking the community to use alternate numbers for assistance.
Lao Market Offers Free Public Charging on Saipan as Power Outages Continue
SAIPAN — Lao Market on Saipan is offering charging ports for public use as residents continue to live without reliable power, according to a community submission shared with NMI News Service.
LCVA Health Center Temporarily Closed Monday, Emergency Room Remains Open
SAIPAN — The Lucia Chiang Villagomez Arizapa Health Center is temporarily closed Monday, May 4, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. said.
CPA Port Update 19: Tinian Airport Loses Power Again, Port of Saipan Backup Generator Installed
SAIPAN — The Tinian airport is again without power after issues with its FEMA generator, while the Port of Saipan has installed a backup generator and is assessing dock lights for night operations, the Commonwealth Ports Authority said in its 19th Sinlaku update Monday afternoon.
MVA Outlines Three-Phase Approach to Tourism Recovery Following Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Marianas Visitors Authority has completed its initial assessment of tourism-related infrastructure following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and is moving forward with a phased approach to recovery, the agency said Monday.
Princess Lani Gafa, Dropship Marianas Help Stateside Families Get Relief Items to Saipan
PORTLAND, Ore. — Princess Lani Gafa, a native Samoan based in Portland, organized a relief drive to help stateside families send items to their loved ones on Saipan at an affordable cost, working with David at Dropship Marianas to make it happen, according to a viewer who submitted her story to NMI News Service.