The power company in the Northern Marianas is expected to fork out for a new generator for Rota, as the island experiences rolling blackouts this week.
On Friday, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporations declared an emergency situation on Rota, saying only one generator was still functioning.
The island has experienced several power outages in the past few months, as its power plant's ageing generators run into trouble.
Our correspondent in the Northern Marianas, Mark Rabago, explained to Mackenzie Smith what led to the latest outages.
More Saipan neighbourhoods are now lit at night after the resumption of power supplies Photo: RNZ Pacific / Mark Rabago
