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<\/a>Tenorio said that the Best Sunshine International, Ltd. casino, soon to rise in Garapan in particular, will give \u201copportunities\u201d to younger members of the society.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not like before when the government can provide the jobs. But now that the population, I think the Best Sunshine can provide the jobs,\u201d Tenorio said, adding that he is encouraging residents to apply for the jobs.<\/p>\n
The executive also expressed amazement that Best Sunshine is looking to hire 500 local residents, and that only about 200 applied.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it is scary for them (those not wanting the casino jobs). It is a profession, and that training is provided. They should take the opportunity,\u201d Tenorio said.<\/p>\n
Overall, the executive said the casino industry is \u201cgood for Saipan.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs long as it is regulated very well and properly controlled, it should be OK,\u201d Tenorio said, citing that in the U.S mainland more than 50 percent of the states have an existing gaming industry.<\/p>\n
He added that Saipan relies heavily on tourism and that the gaming industry is just part of this industry. \u201cWe are in the tourism industry, and casino is part of it,\u201d Tenorio said.<\/p>\n
He also expressed optimism on Saipan\u2019s economy, although one major concern he sees is the decrease in flights coming into the CNMI.<\/p>\n
Tenorio said he is concerned of the continued decline of Japanese markets, and that it is probably time for Saipan \u201cto level up\u201d as a tourist destination.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I think what Saipan needs is to upgrade its infrastructure as a tourist destination. We need good roads, water supply, sewer, etc.,\u201d Tenorio said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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