IT&E CEO David Gibson Says 95% of Saipan Online as Recovery Continues, BEAD Fiber Project Launches Wednesday
SAIPAN — Approximately 95% of Saipan is back online with 5G and LTE coverage following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, IT&E CEO David Gibson said Tuesday during a live interview on Good Morning Marianas.
IT&E Brings Shade Tent to Military Reverse Osmosis Water Distribution
SAIPAN — IT&E has set up a shade tent at a military reverse osmosis water distribution site, providing relief from recent hot weather for community members collecting clean drinking water during Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, the company said.
PSS Officially Ends 2025-2026 School Year as JIC Shifts to 48-Hour Recovery Updates
SAIPAN — The CNMI Public School System has officially concluded School Year 2025-2026 across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, the Joint Information Center said in its 30th situation report on Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery.
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.
Red Cross Opens Sinlaku Financial Aid Sites Across Marianas Monday
SAIPAN — The American Red Cross will open service delivery sites across Saipan, Tinian and Rota beginning Monday to process financial assistance applications for households whose primary homes were destroyed or suffered major damage from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Kiya Feeders Set to Energize Sunday as CUC Closes Water Filling Stations
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation crews energized the Kiya substation’s T1 and T2 transformers Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m., with the Kiya 1 and Kiya 2 feeders anticipated to come online Sunday afternoon, the Joint Information Center said in its 29th situation report on Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery.
Chance Boy’s Clothing Distribution Today at Marianas Business Plaza
SAIPAN — Chance Boy’s will hold a clothing distribution Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Container #11 at Marianas Business Plaza in Nauru, with all items going to those affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Tinian May Get Power Back Before Saipan, CUC Officials Say
SAIPAN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a plan to bring temporary generators to Tinian that could energize the island’s power system before CUC completes repairs to the Tinian power plant, CUC officials said at a press briefing Friday.
Bank of Guam to Distribute Free Ice to Community Saturday in Garapan
SAIPAN — Bank of Guam will hold a one-time community ice distribution at its Garapan branch on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until supplies last, the bank announced under its Stronger Every Day campaign.
Katori City Sends Words of Support to Saipan as Sister City Offers Aid
SAIPAN — Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho extended his gratitude to Mayor Tomonori Ito of Katori City, Chiba, Japan, after Katori sent a letter of concern, encouragement and an offer of support to the people of Saipan in the wake of Typhoon Sinlaku, the Mayor’s Office announced.