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CNMI Lawmakers Amend Power Purchase Lawsuit Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 00:00 Legal counsel says permanent injunction still needed By Ferdie de la Torre SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, Jan. 16, 2013) – The Senate and Rep. Janet U. Maratita (IR-Saipan) and Sen. Ray A. Yumul (IR-Saipan) have amended their lawsuit against Northern Marianas’ Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, former attorney general Edward T. Buckingham, Commonwealth Utilities Corp. (CUC), and Saipan Development LLC (SDLLC) over an alleged illegal $190.8-million power purchase agreement deal. Attorney Ramon K. Quicho...

CNMI Governor Will Face Impeachment Accusations Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 00:00 Fitial has reportedly not asked lawmakers to retract resolution By Haidee V. Eugenio SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, Sept. 5, 2012) – Gov. Benigno R. Fitial told members of the House leadership yesterday that he will soon address the impeachment allegations against him, including those in connection with the 25-year power purchase agreement, even as his administration describes as "frivolous" the impeachment resolution that the House minority bloc will formally introduce today. Fitial met w...