The violation of the public trust is the most egregious form of corruption anywhere. Defined, it means the “misuse of public power (by elected politicians or appointed civil servants) for private gain.” It involves actions that violate the interest of “we the people.” Let me hand...

Public Lands Secretary Marianne Teregeyo said her department is in talks with the management of the Hyatt Regency Saipan and Imperial Pacific International (CNMI]) LLC about their respective investments on Saipan. Hyatt is among the local hotels that have expiring land leases,...

A report from the Office of the Public Auditor did “commend” the Department of Public Lands but notes that the agency seems to be finding it hard to manage public land leases and permits. According to an OPA audit released on July 17, 2018, DPL was found without “sufficient...

The Department of Public Lands would like to inform the public of a matter with one of its lessees, A&M Corporation, which has received public attention in the recent weeks. DPL is responsible for executing, monitoring, and collecting on all leases and permits on public lands...