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Community Briefs – April 11, 2016
Small craft advisory cancelled
The CNMI Emergency Operations Center has cancelled the small craft advisory advisory as winds have decreased below small craft advisory levels.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service, Tiyan Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center, moderate trade winds and combined seas of 6 to 8 feet are expected through Sunday with both winds and sea heights decreasing slightly by Sunday night. A weak trade wind disturbance will bring scattered showers to the Marianas late Saturday and early Sunday morning.
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres is advising the general public and inexperienced mariners— especially those operating smaller vessels—to continue to exercise caution as the sea and wind will remain just below hazardous level for a few days. (PR)
AMP Visitor Center closed on April
The public is advised the American Memorial Park Visitor Center will be closed on Monday, April 25, 2016, due to mandatory training for all park personnel. The Visitor Center will resume normal hours of operations on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 9am.
For more information on the park please visit: www.nps.gov/amme. (PR)
MVA essay contest deadline today
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Marianas Visitors Authority announces a student essay contest open to all CNMI public and private school students Grades 3-12. The deadline to submit to MVA offices on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota offices is 5pm today, April 11.
The theme of the contest is, “How Can I Support the Tourism Industry?” All entries must be typed and include: student name, teacher name, school, and grade level. In additional, maximum essay lengths are 300 words for Grades 3-6, 500 words for grades 7-9, and 600 words for grades 10-12.
By entering, contestants and their guardians agree to allow MVA to use their name, image, and essay for promotional purposes. For more information, contact Catherine Perry at cperry@integrity-communications.net or 288-8433. (PR)
