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COMMONWEALTH Utilities Corporation Executive Director Kevin Watson on Wednesday outlined a 90-day goal to restore power across Saipan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, while warning that the target is not a guarantee as crews continue to uncover new damage across the island’s electrical system.

WITH help from the federal government, the steadfastness of CNMI government personnel, and the commitment of volunteers, the business sector, and community organizations, “we will survive,” Gov. David M. Apatang said Monday as he and Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds accompanied federal officials to sc…

NEARLY three weeks after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Saipan’s business community is showing resilience and determination even as many companies continue to face steep operational and financial challenges, according to a new survey released Thursday by the Saipan Chamber of Commerce.

MCDONALD’S Restaurant of Saipan and Guam reaffirmed its commitment to the community by extending financial assistance to local organizations to support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Although there is no set date for students to return, Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School teacher Jenny Villagomez said, “we are going to be ready.”

By Emmanuel T. [email protected] News Staff EQUIPPED with brooms, mops and other cleaning tools, and wearing safety gear such as gloves and face masks, a large group of Public School System community members went to their respective schools Thursday to begin assessments and clean…

THE Superior Court pushed ahead with its Wednesday morning docket — including the fatal assault case tied to the death of Alvin Remamba — despite a power outage that forced proceedings out of the Guma Hustisia in Susupe and into the House of Representatives chamber on Capital Hill.

FOUR CNMI judges have recused themselves from handling the reckless driving and fleeing or attempting to elude case involving a Drug Court officer, citing conflicts of interest.