CNMI Governor To Oppose Federal Receivership For Utility Corp. Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 00:00
Inos blames contractors, not government or CUC, for delays
By Haidee V. Eugenio
SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, Sept. 16, 2014) – Gov. Eloy S. Inos made clear to lawmakers yesterday afternoon his administration’s plan to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s request for the federal court to appoint a receiver to implement some of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp.’s projects, among other things.
Lawmakers backed the governor’s position during a closed-door meeting that was also joined by CUC executive director Alan Fletcher on Capital Hill.
SAIPAN POWER OUTAGE FOURTH IN A WEEK Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/02/2006 - 00:00
By Gemma Q. Casas
SAIPAN, CNMI (Marianas Variety, May 2) – The power went out for about three hours yesterday in different villages on Saipan, the fourth unannounced blackout since April 25.
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp.’s trouble desk said the power supply was cut off in feeders 2, 3, 4 and 7 shortly before noon due to an emergency situation at power plant 1, the main source of electricity on island.
The power was restored around 3 p.m. in Garapan and nearby areas.
The affected feeders distribute power to Gualo Rai, Garapan, Chalan Laulau, Chinatown, Tanapag, San Roque, Achugao, As Matuis, San Jose and Marpi .