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Senate confirms five nominees to utilities, ports and economic development boards
Summary
The CNMI Senate unanimously confirmed five executive appointments on Jan. 16, 2026, advancing nominees to the Public Utilities Commission, Commonwealth Economic Development Authority and the Commonwealth Ports Authority after committee review and public hearings. Senators emphasized port and airport infrastructure and urged the new board members to prioritize consumer protection and project delivery.
The Northern Mariana Islands Senate on Jan. 16, 2026, adopted multiple standing committee reports and confirmed five executive nominees to key public boards representing the 2nd and 3rd Senatorial Districts. The confirmations included James Ushio Miyahara Mendiola Jr. to the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission, Matthew B. Stewart (also known as Vin Armani) to the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority, and Carlene B. Sablan, Juan S. Salas and Vincent N. Camacho Jr. to the Commonwealth Ports Authority board of directors.Each committee report…
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