{"id":188677,"date":"2015-01-06T04:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-01-05T18:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=188677"},"modified":"2015-01-06T04:00:10","modified_gmt":"2015-01-05T18:00:10","slug":"island-snapshots-january-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Snapshots \u2013 January 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-188677 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/countdown-pix-1\/'>Countdown pix 1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188678'>\n\t\t\t\tCOUNTDOWN PARTY\t: Over 200 guests attended the New Year\u2019s countdown party hosted by Mariana Resort &#038; Spa last New Year\u2019s Eve. The countdown party had all the works from cultural dances, pop group entertainment, great food and drinks, and a $3,000 fireworks display. (MARK RABAGO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/countdown-pix-2\/'>Countdown pix 2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188679'>\n\t\t\t\tTourists and residents alike take photos of the fireworks display at Mariana Resort &#038; Spa. (MARK RABAGO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/countdown-pix-3\/'>Countdown pix 3<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188680'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Mariana Resort &#038; Spa iconic wedding chapel is lit up from the $3,000 fireworks display of the Marpi hotel. (MARK RABAGO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/crowd-pix\/'>Crowd pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188681'>\n\t\t\t\tCROWDED HOUSE: \nThose in support and opposing Senate Bill 18-72 crowded the House of Representatives visitors\u2019 gallery last Tuesday. The bill seeks to establish a public charter school for adult vocational and continuing education that will be named the Northern Marianas Technical Institute. (MARK RABAGO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/hyatt-pix-1\/'>Hyatt pix 1<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188682'>\n\t\t\t\tHYATT DONATION: Hyatt Regency Saipan general manager Nick Nishikawa holds a giant check representing the Garapan landmark\u2019s $10,000 donation to the Ayuda Network, Inc. The hotel also donated $20,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/hyatt-pix-2-2\/'>Hyatt pix 2<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188683'>\n\t\t\t\tHyatt Regency Saipan general manager Nick Nishikawa and The Salvation Army pastor Wayne Gillespi hold a giant check representing the Garapan landmark\u2019s $10,000 donation to The CNMI Salvation Army. The $40,000 donation in total are proceeds from the 19th Hyatt Regency Saipan Charity Golf Classic. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/new-year-pix\/'>New Year pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188684'>\n\t\t\t\tNEW YEAR\u2019S SHOPPING:\nTourists and local residents alike make their last-minute shopping on Dec. 31, 2014 in preparation for the New Year.  (MARK RABAGO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/world-pix\/'>World pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188685'>\n\t\t\t\tRECYCLING TRASH BINS:\nSorting trash bins donated by island businesses are located along the Saipan Beach Pathway. The public is advised to sort and drop trash in their proper containers for recycling. More trash bins are also needed from generous sponsors. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/cruise-ship-pix-2\/'>Cruise ship pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188765'>\n\t\t\t\tVISITING SHIP\t\t        \nSaipan welcomed the arrival of MS Asuka II on Dec. 31, 2014. The ship included 875 tourists to the island and 488 crewmembers. They stayed for a one-day visit and as per tradition, the Marianas Visitors Authority greeted the visiting ship with a local dance troupe during docking. (Dennis B. Chan)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/muna-pix-2\/'>Muna pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188766'>\n\t\t\t\tCHCC CEO SPEAKS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \nCommonwealth Healthcare Corp. CEO Esther Muna makes her comments on Senate Bill 18-52, which seeks to change the CHCC\u2019s advisory board into a governor board during last Tuesday\u2019s House of Representatives\u2019 session in Capitol Hill. Muna opposes the bill, which was referred to the House Committee on Health and Welfare for further review. (Mark Rabago)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/nmc-info-pix\/'>NMC info pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-188849'>\n\t\t\t\tNew NMC students pose with NMC president Dr. Sharon Hart, second from left, and NMC dean of Students Services Leo Pangelinan, fourth from right, during yesterday\u2019s student orientation for new students. Other orientation sessions are scheduled throughout this week for new students. (Contributed Photo)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/sine-die-pix\/'>Sine die pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189000'>\n\t\t\t\t19TH SENATE ADJOURNS \t\nFrom left, Senate floor leader Pete P. Reyes (Ind-Saipan), Sen. Frank Borja (Ind-Tinian), Senate Vice President Victor Hocog (Ind-Rota), Sen. Jovita Taimano (R-Rota), Senate President Ralph DLG Torres (R-Saipan), Sen. Paul A. Manglona (Ind-Rota), Sen. Francisco Q. Cruz (R-Tinian), Sen. Joaquin Borja (Ind-Tinian), and Sen. Sixto Igisomar (R-Saipan) pose after the 19th Senate\u2019s sine die session Tuesday at the Senate chamber on Capital Hill. (Mark Rabago)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/wish-pix\/'>Wish pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189250'>\n\t\t\t\tWISH SPONSORS  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t         \nMake A Wish Foundation beneficiary Reeana Marie Mettao Camacho, 4, is joined by her parents, Kaylana and Norton, and T Galleria officials and employees on Friday. T Galleria is sponsoring Camacho\u2019s trip to Disneyland, California. . T Gallaeria successfully raised about $2,500 on both Saipan and Guam for Camacho\u2019s wish to be granted. (Dennis B. Chan)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/mirror-image\/'>Mirror-image<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189339'>\n\t\t\t\tMIRROR IMAGE: Prior to taking his oath of office, Lt. Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres takes a moment to check out his new official photo after having it hung for the first time at the Governor\u2019s Office. Torres and Gov. Eloy S. Inos were sworn in Monday at the first inauguration ceremony held on Capital Hill. (Office of the Governor)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/trading-places\/'>Trading-places<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189340'>\n\t\t\t\tTRADING PLACES: Prior to leaving the Governor\u2019s Office, former lieutenant governor Jude U. Hofschneider met with then-Senate President and lieutenant governor-elect Ralph Torres to go over last-minute transition details before Inauguration Day. This marks the first week in office for the new Lt. Gov. Torres, and the once-again Sen. Hofschneider (R-Tinian). (Office of the Governor)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/ferdie-crash21-12-15\/'>ferdie-crash(2)1-12-15<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189470'>\n\t\t\t\tROAD MISHAP \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t      \nPolice officers watch as a crane pulls a truck that lost control and flipped on its side while traveling north at the Chalan Pale Arnold and Isa Drive intersection in Sadog Tasi Monday afternoon. The driver was not injured. (Ferdie De La Torre)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/fellows-pix\/'>Fellows pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189828'>\n\t\t\t\tMOVING FORCE BEHIND PCF \t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t        The Pacific Century Fellows Marianas Chapter Inaugural Class of 2014 extended their sincere appreciation to the board of directors and sponsors for their \u201ctireless support and for making this year\u2019s program a great success\u201d during a ceremony at Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan. In the photo, from left to right, are PCF Marianas Chapter vice chair Maggie Sablan, PCF Marianas Chapter chair Jerry Tan, PCF founder Mufi Hannemann, and fellows Jacquelince Che and Alfreda Camacho. (Dennis B. Chan)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/hot-pepper-fest-pix\/'>Hot Pepper Fest pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-189842'>\n\t\t\t\tPEPPER FESTIVAL \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \nFile photo shows dancers performing at last year\u2019s Tinian Hot Pepper Festival. This year\u2019s edition of the festival will be held on Feb. 14-15, 2015, on Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands. (Contributed Photo)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/fellows-pix-2\/'>Fellows pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/emon-pix-stand-alone\/'>Emon pix stand alone<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-190187'>\n\t\t\t\tGOLF FOR CHARITY\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \nOrganizers of the Filtaga\/Emon Lodge 179 Master Golf tournament and some family members pose for a group photo after the successful staging of the fundraising event last Saturday at the Marianas Country Club in Marpi. Proceeds from the one-day tournament will go to Karidat for its various charity works. (Jon Perez)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/resolution-pix\/'>Resolution pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-190622'>\n\t\t\t\tHONORING REYES \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t          \nSen. Francisco Borja (Ind-Tinian) reads the Senate Commemorative Resolution honoring former senator Pete Tenorio for his many years of service to the CNMI government and the Legislature during the Senate\u2019s session Tuesday on Capital Hill, as other senators and Reyes\u2019 wife, Glenna, look on. (Joel Pinaroc)\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-january-2015\/hospitality-pix-copy\/'>HOSPITALITY TRAINING<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-190757'>\n\t\t\t\tHOSPITALITY TRAINING: Students from both Kagman High School and Marianas High School complete their hospitality training at Saipan World Resort. The students, kneeling from left, are Michael Santos (KHS), Shawn Hideos (MHS), Ezekiel Valdez (MHS), Catherine Calabquinto (MHS), Reiko Villagomez (KHS), Ryan Vicente (MHS), and Reence Calage (MHS). They are joined here by the Saipan World Resort management. The students received their certificates of completion from Saipan World Resort GM Hyun Cho Kim, standing third from left. The students were trained from October 2014 to January 2015. 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