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Privatization of CUC’s power plants
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Posted on Jun 04 2005
“I believe it will solve the problems of consumers and the community as a whole, because [with the power plants] being run by the government, the government got away with everything; they don’t want to pay a $24-million debt to CUC, so the community suffers. As a citizen, it affects our family financially, not just ourselves but the whole community. I believe there are other options that can be rendered instead of the surcharge. It’s a burden to the families in the CNMI financially.”
Julia Manglona
Kagman
“Everyday we experience [power outages] for at least two hours and it’s not fair. If privatization would mean a hike in the payment of the power consumption then they should also upgrade the services they provide the community in the CNMI.”
Joanna Concepcion
Garapan
“I believe it would help because currently the government does not take much concern with improving services. If it is privatized, they will use funds more wisely and the services for the people would improve in my opinion.”
Mo Chaudhry
Kagman
“Maybe the privatization will help us relieve the current problems we are facing right now. But as far as if it would benefit the community in terms of privatization of CUC, all I can say is “maybe.”
Mary Ann Demapan
Kagman
“Right now, the fuel surcharge went up and for me, I’m not working and still looking for a job, so it’s hard for me. I hope they can do something for people like me. I hope this privatization will help us in this regard.”
Millan Kileleman
As Perdido
