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The CNMI power crisis: A many-headed monster

Load-shedding. Surges and spikes that damage valuable equipment. Unexpected blackouts that last for hours. August rates at an all-time high (a 235-percent increase over the rates just 10 months ago). A rising debt for our public utility company. The power situation on our...
Posted On Aug 03 2008 21:58
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Flashback August 04, 1999-2003

Saying they are being generous by not disconnecting utility services to the government, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board Chair Rosario Elameto yesterday opposed a recommendation to write off portion of the debt it has accumulated over the past six months. She said the...
Posted On Aug 03 2008 21:56
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EVENTS CALENDAR

Editor’s Note: The following is subject to change without prior notice. If your business or organization has an upcoming activity that you want included in this section, just email all pertinent details to editor@saipantribune.com or call 235-6397, 235-2440, or 2358747.
Posted On Aug 03 2008 21:53
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DEQ hosting storage tank meetings

The Division of Environmental Quality is asking the public to attend a series of meetings across the CNMI to learn more about historical land use and underground storage tanks on Saipan, Tinian and Rota, and ultimately close them in an environmentally friendly manner.
Posted On Aug 03 2008 21:52
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