GOLFERS GALORE
Players and organizers of the IT&E/IP&E 5th Annual Motion Golf Tournament pose for a photo at the Laolao Bay Golf & Resort last Nov. 28. (Contributed Photo)
GOLFERS GALORE
Players and organizers of the IT&E/IP&E 5th Annual Motion Golf Tournament pose for a photo at the Laolao Bay Golf & Resort last Nov. 28. (Contributed Photo)
ARTS CONTEST JUDGES
From left, Imperial Pacific International Ltd. executive director Geri Dela Cruz, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library director Erlinda Naputi, and former Saipan Community School teacher O’Ronia Sikayun.
(Contributed Photo)
MILITARY EXERCISE – Members of the U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Division Mobile Unit Five and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 “Island Knights” take part in an exercise at the former Division of Youth Service Center in Kagman. (BRAD E. RUSZALA)
ED’S BONITA PARK-Tourists enjoy the scenery and fruits provided by Ed’s Bonita Park located on Upper Navy Hill. It is a 45-acre park surrounded by beautiful, luscious green forestry that has been in the Manglona family for over 10 years. (Kimberly A. Bautista)
NEW CUC BOARD- The newly constituted Commonwealth Utilities Corp. board held its first official meeting yesterday at the CUC office in Dandan. Board members chose Ignacio Perez as the new board chair during yesterday’s meeting. (Bea Cabrera)
IMPERIAL RECEPTION-CNMI government officials, along with Japanese Consul to the Commonwealth Kinji Shinoda, fourth from left, break the sake in celebration of Japanese Emperor Akihito’s 84th birthday yesterday at the Grandvrio Resort Saipan. (Kimberly A. Bautista)
OPENING CEREMONY-From left, Imperial Pacific International Ltd. majority shareholder Margaret Cui Lijie, first lady Diann Torres, and Taiwanese actress Pace Wu attend the inaugural Marianas International Film Festival opening ceremony Wednesday night at the Aqua Resort Club. The festival will end with today’s red carpet and awarding ceremony at the Imperial Pacific Resort and Hotel in Garapan. (Bea Cabrera)
CHRISTMAS IN THE MARIANAS – Tourists experience the magic of Christmas at the Christmas in the Marianas where lights and decorated trees are on exhibit for the whole month of December at the Paseo de Marianas in Garapan. (Bea Cabrera)
HELPING THE VICTIM – The second day of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Training that will run until Friday at the SandsCastle of the Hyatt Regency Saipan is led by Dr. Linda Ledray. This training is for cases of sexual assault and the use of forensic examination. (Bea Cabrera)
GREEN CHRISTMAS TREE- Commonwealth Utilities Corp. deputy executive director Charles Manglona and CUC Rota staff worked together for a period of two weeks to build a 45-foot Christmas tree made out of coconut leaves, local natural ornaments, and a recycled CUC power pole. CUC executive director Gary Camacho would like to express his sincere appreciation to the Rota staff on the efforts in making a beautiful Christmas tree. (Contributed Photo)
ANNUAL TRADITION
Over 70 senior citizens take part in a Christmas luncheon sponsored by the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan last Thursday at the Hibiscus Hall. (Kimberly A. Bautista)
HOLIDAY MAKEOVER- The Office on Aging’s man’amko pose with professional stylists, barbers, and manicurists from different Saipan salons after their recent holiday makeover sponsored by IT&E. (Contributed Photo)
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR-McDonald’s Saipan congratulates main store employee Shannie Camacho, who was recognized as an Employee of the Year for her hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements. From left, Joyce Asistores, Garapan branch general manager; Marcia E. Ayuyu, McDonald’s owner/operator; Shannie Camacho, Middle Road store EOY; and Joe E. Ayuyu Jr., Middle Road branch general manager. (Contributed Photo)
McDonald’s Saipan congratulates Marcus Jhay Darlucio of the Garapan branch, who was recognized as an Employee of the Year. From left, Marcia E. Ayuyu, McDonald’s owner/operator; Joyce Asistores, Garapan branch general manager; Marcus Jhay Darlucio, Garapan branch EOY; and Joe E. Ayuyu Jr., Middle Road branch general manager. (Contributed Photo)
