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THE Commonwealth Ports Authority failed to properly record true-up adjustments from fiscal years 2017 to 2024, causing the timing of revenue recognition to depart from applicable accounting principles, according to an audit report completed by Ernst & Young.

SAIPAN Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho defended his decision to seek an attorney general opinion on the reinstatement of DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, saying the move was intended to protect the commissioner and prevent criminal cases from being jeopardized — not to challenge Gov. David M. Apatang.

SENATOR Manny Gregory T. Castro on Saturday explained his decision to defect to the Republican Party, saying his governing philosophy “has naturally evolved” through years of public service and listening to families, business owners, educators, and workers across the CNMI.

THE Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is seeking Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission approval to purchase more than $2.2 million in new ultrasonic water meters to replace roughly 2,500 failed units across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, CUC Executive Director Kevin Watson said.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Friday issued Executive Order No. 2026-10, transferring the Department of Public Works’ Roads and Grounds Division to the Department of Lands and Natural Resources.

THE Office of the Attorney General has filed two misdemeanor vandalism charges against Israeli national Ariel Shtul, accusing him of spray-painting a shipping container belonging to San Jose resident Ponce Rasa on two separate occasions earlier this year, according to court documents.

The Public School System has launched its 2026 Nurse Assistant Summer Program, providing 12 high school students with the opportunity to begin their journey toward careers in healthcare while earning valuable industry-recognized credentials.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corp.) — As of 5:32 p.m., power has been fully restored across Tinian.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corp.) — As of 9:44 a.m. Sunday, Tinian is experiencing an islandwide power outage. The outage was caused by an equipment issue at the power plant. To protect the electrical system and ensure the safety of our crews, the affected equipment was shut down while our team invest…

The application period for D-NAP on Tinian and Rota has been extended through June 29, 2026, to provide residents additional time to apply. Tinian location: PM Building, San Jose, TinianRota location: Dolores Plaza, Songsong, Rota Application period: June 25–28, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.June 29, 2026 …