Brisk business marks opening of Mobil Kagman

Mobil Oil Mariana Islands, Inc. opened one of its largest stations on the island on Friday at the intersection of Isa Drive and Kagman Road, giving residents on the northeastern part of the island added convenience.

The station’s grand opening was marked by brisk business at the pumps, hundreds of Mobil giveaways, a mobile DJ that provided non-stop music, live coverage over the radio, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was attended by ranking public and private officials.

Couple Edward and Jovita Flores, who manage the Kagman Mobil station, were kept busy greeting guests, personally manning the gas pumps, and seeing to it that everybody were having fun.

The service station is the first to be constructed in the Kagman area. Doors opened to the community on May 20, 2005. The addition of this site increases the number of Mobil stations on Saipan to 12.

Kagman Mobil has a 10,200-square-foot forecourt with six pumps and a 1,700-square-foot Mobil Mart convenience store that includes Green Mountain gourmet coffee, local favorite foods, bakery and hot food items.

“Mobil is pleased with the Kagman station. The station has been well received by the community and has provided a needed service to the surrounding residents,” said Mobil Oil Mariana Islands Inc. president Kamal Singh, who personally attended the grand opening.

“We are happy to have Edward and Jovita Flores manage Kagman Mobil. The Flores’ are respected members of this community and are a valuable addition to the Mobil family. They have established a name for themselves in our network and we are pleased to have them on our team,” said Singh.

Just before the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mobil officials took turns thanking the community’s support and inviting them to avail of the station’s services. Bishop Tomas Camacho officiated the prayers, assisted by Jovita Flores.

Lt. Gov. Diego T. Benavente, who was present, conveyed the government’s thanks to the continued support of Mobil and praised the company for transforming the area into a very attractive gas station.

Besides Benavente, other officials who participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Saipan Mayor Juan B. Tudela and Sen. Thomas P. Villagomez.

Special promotions and giveaways were available throughout the weekend.

The store is open seven days a week, from 6am to 10pm.