NEW FIREFIGHTERS
The 11th Fire Cycle graduating class poses for a group photo after their graduation last Friday at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan. A total of 38 fire cadets—26 from Saipan, six from Tinian, and six from Rota—graduated from the academy. (Thomas A. Manglona II)
NEW FIREFIGHTERS
The 11th Fire Cycle graduating class poses for a group photo after their graduation last Friday at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan. A total of 38 fire cadets—26 from Saipan, six from Tinian, and six from Rota—graduated from the academy. (Thomas A. Manglona II)
BOUNTIFUL BEAUTIES
Reigning Miss Marianas Jian Joyner, left, joins this year’s Miss Marianas and Miss Teen Marianas candidates and pageant sponsors in last week’s press conference at the Marianas Visitors Authority office. (Jon Perez)
TRIPLE J DONATION Triple J Saipan, Inc. donated $5,000 to Garapan Elementary School. Sophia Dela Cruz, manager of Sandy Beach Homes, hands the check to principal Mrs. Liela C. Yumul. Also pictured are Triple J accountant Ian Obnimaga, Special Projects analyst, Perry Inos Jr., Hertz general manager Alex Camacho, and Laura Matsunaga, GES secretary. (Contributed Photo)
BEST 2016 LIBDAY PARADE FLOAT Kids riding the Marianas Visitors Authority float wave to the crowd in last week’s Liberation Day parade. The MVA float was declared the winner of the 2016 Liberation Day Parade float competition. (Jon Perez)
DONATION TO CLI
Bridge Capital, LLC is pleased to present $500 to the Center for Living Independently as part of its continued commitment to the local community. Bridge Capital is proud to support the center and its important work providing skills training to persons with disabilities in our community. In photo are CLI CNMI executive director Lydia D. Igitol, administrative assistant Chanele Cabrera, volunteer Deolina Selepeo, consumer Timothy Baker, and Bridge Capital, LLC chief operating officer Jody Jordahl. (Contributed Photo)
BANQUET
Best Sunshine International, Ltd. majority shareholder Margaret Cui Li Jie, first lady Diann Torres, and BSI Corporate Social Responsibility executive director Geralyn Dela Cruz are all smiles as they gather before the banquet of the 32nd Annual Saipan International Fishing Tournament at the Pacific Islands Club last Sunday evening. (Contributed Photo)
HK AIRLINES’
INAUGURAL FLIGHT
Hong Kong Airlines celebrates its inaugural flight to Saipan with departing customers at Hong Kong International Airport on July 6, 2016. (Contributed Photo)
HK AIRLINES’
INAUGURAL FLIGHT
Hong Kong Airlines celebrates its inaugural flight to Saipan with departing customers at Hong Kong International Airport on July 6, 2016. The airline now flies twice weekly flights from Hong Kong to the Northern Mariana Islands. (Contributed Photo)
HK AIRLINES’
INAUGURAL FLIGHT
Hong Kong Airlines celebrates its inaugural flight to Saipan with departing customers at Hong Kong International Airport on July 6, 2016. The airline now flies twice weekly flights from Hong Kong to the Northern Mariana Islands with an Airbus A333 aircraft, carrying 292 seats. (Contributed Photo)
HK AIRLINES’
INAUGURAL FLIGHT
Hong Kong Airlines celebrates its inaugural flight to Saipan with departing customers at Hong Kong International Airport on July 6, 2016. The airline now flies twice weekly flights from Hong Kong to the Northern Mariana Islands with an Airbus A333 aircraft, carrying 292 seats. (Contributed Photo)
HK AIRLINES’
INAUGURAL FLIGHT
Marianas Visitors Authority Accountant Mary Muna, left, and Marketing Specialist Laura Hsiao prepare to welcome passengers on Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural flight to Saipan arriving on July 7, 2016. (Contributed Photo)
HK AIRLINES’
INAUGURAL FLIGHT
Island “Chamorittas” (young ladies) welcome the flight crew arriving on Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural flight to Saipan on July 7, 2016. (Contributed Photo)
UFO FAMILY FUN DAY
Walden Beri and his wife Violy performed various songs including those in Mandarin when four Chinese tourists joined in the celebration of last Sunday’s United Filipino Organization Family Fun Day at the Filcom Pavilion in Susupe. (Jon Perez)
