Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP) issued the following statement to clarify yesterday’s story in the Saipan Tribune titled, “Categorical parole bill hits snag.” “Immigration is one of the most difficult policy areas at this time in Congress, so it was unfair of me to...

The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. is trying to reactivate Power Plant 3 in Isley Field on Saipan, for use during emergencies or disasters. CUC executive director Gary P. Camacho said yesterday that they want to establish an independent power system. Camacho said a small engine...

A man who is accused of two counts of trafficking of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, was allowed to post bail. Mark Anthony Benavente, 38, was released to his girlfriend and third-party custodian upon posting 10 percent of his initial bail of $10,000. Benavente’s lawyer,...

The federal court dismissed Monday the claims of four cashiers against two poker operators and their two principals for allegedly not paying them the minimum wage and overtime pay. U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona issued the dismissal after the...