{"id":296606,"date":"2019-04-01T06:06:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T20:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=296606"},"modified":"2019-04-01T06:06:37","modified_gmt":"2019-03-31T20:06:37","slug":"island-snapshots-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/island-snapshots-april-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Snapshots &#8211; April 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-296606 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon '>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/womens-summit-pix-3\/'>Women's-Summit-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296604'>\n\t\t\t\tWOMEN\u2019S SUMMIT-The CNMI closed out the celebration of CNMI Women&#8217;s Month by staging the 6th Annual Women&#8217;s Summit at the Fiesta Resort &amp; spa Saipan\u2019s Hibiscus Hall. First lady Diann Torres and other women from all walks of life in the Commonwealth ended the summit last Friday. The summit, which revolved around the theme: \u201cLead-HER-Ship: Masters of Our Own Destiny,\u201d tackled concerns such as employment, education, health, environment,\u00a0and public policy. (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\/oral-cancer-pix-4\/'>Oral-Cancer-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296709'>\n\t\t\t\tORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH-Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, seated sixth left, and Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, seated seventh left, joins various members of the community after signing the proclamation declaring April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month yesterday. (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\/nmc_pix\/'>NMC_pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296710'>\n\t\t\t\tSTART OF SPRING-Northern Marianas College began its spring 2019 semester yesterday, welcoming more than 1,100 students to the campus. Registration for the current semester is continuing. Students were greeted by NMC faculty and staff and mini carnival activities. In addition to their classes, throughout the first two weeks of the semester, the students will be able to join campus clubs, participate in leadership opportunities, obtain free health screenings, and participate in other student activities. For more information about NMC\u2019s academic programs and services, visit\u00a0www.marianas.edu\u00a0or email\u00a0oar@marianas.edu.\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-april-2019\/nmc-pix-69\/'>NMC pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296728'>\n\t\t\t\tNMC UPDATES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t       \nMembers of the Senate\u2019s Health, Education, and Welfare Committee recently met with Northern Marianas College leaders to discuss the college\u2019s typhoon recovery efforts, future plans, and workforce development programs, including NMC\u2019s nursing program. Among other presenters, the HEW Committee members heard from nursing students and also the CHCC\u2019s director of nursing, who talked about the critical role the NMC nursing program plays as part of the overall hospital\u2019s human resource initiatives. (NMC)\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-april-2019\/nmc_0566\/'>NMC_0566<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296855'>\n\t\t\t\tAGRI TALKS Representatives of the Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service recently met with members of its Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss NMC-CREES\u2019 current efforts to build capacity in agricultural production. The council meets quarterly with NMC-CREES to talk about CNMI farmers\u2019 issues. In the photo are council chair Isidoro Cabrera, seated left, from Saipan and cice chair Jose Dela Cruz, seated right, from Tinian. Council secretary Tom Songsong of Rota was present through video conference. Photo includes, standing left to right, NMC-CREES intern Patrick Sanchez, council member Jesus Castro, council member Sam Palacios, NMC interim president Frankie Eliptico, council member Kevin Barnes, council member Arnold Route, NMC-CREES acting dean Patricia Coleman, council member Lawrence Duponcheel, council member Mark Flores, and council member Peter Camacho. (NMC)\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\/political-status-commission-pix\/'>Political-Status-Commission-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-296989'>\n\t\t\t\tPOLITICAL STATUS MEETING-The Marianas Political Status Commission sat down for the third time yesterday at the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office conference room, as they begin to seek out the public\u2019s opinion on the current relationship between the CNMI and U.S. federal government. (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-april-2019\/flame-tree-arts-festival-pix-2\/'>Flame-Tree-Arts-Festival-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297195'>\n\t\t\t\tFLAME TREE ARTS FESTIVAL-Gov. Ralph DLG Torres signs the Flame Tree Arts Festival proclamation with Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios as first lady Diann Tudela-Torres looks on.\u00a0The cultural heritage of performing arts, traditional crafts, visual arts, and literary arts in the CNMI will be the highlight this week, with April 11 to April 14 named the Flame Tree Arts Festival Week. (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-april-2019\/autism-awareness-pix\/'>Autism-Awareness-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297292'>\n\t\t\t\tAUTISM AWARENESS MONTH-Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios signs the Autism Awareness Month proclamation yesterday at the CNMI Governor\u2019s conference room as first lady Diann Tudela-Torres watches.\u00a0(Erwin Encinares)\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\/koblerville-pix-3\/'>Koblerville-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297378'>\n\t\t\t\tPROGRAM EXPANSION-Maryann Borja, Office of the Governor grants manager, cuts the ribbon during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Koblerville Youth Center expansion program yesterday. (Kimberly A. Bautista)\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-april-2019\/flame-tree-pix-11\/'>Flame Tree pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297417'>\n\t\t\t\tFLAME TREE FESTIVAL DONOR   \t\t\t               \nIn this photo is Rob Harrell, IT&amp;E executive director, Customer of Operations, with Flame Tree organizers. \u201cWe are excited to join this year&#8217;s Flame Tree Festival. Our partnership with the CNMI Humanities Council and the Marianas Visitors Authority is grounded in our dedication to our island\u2019s traditions and helping people share moments that matter,\u201d said Harrell. (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-april-2019\/palm-sunday-pix\/'>Palm Sunday pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297515'>\n\t\t\t\tPALM SUNDAY   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \nThe Catholic faithful gather in front of the altar to have their palm fronds blessed in yesterday\u2019s Palm Sunday celebration at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. Catholics around the world commemorate the event of Jesus\u2019 entry into Jerusalem every Palm Sunday. (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-april-2019\/marpac-pix-copy\/'>MARPAC pix copy<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297634'>\n\t\t\t\tMARPAC DONATES TO SFA   \t\t\t\t\t   \nAmbros and Shimbros vice president Paul Shimizu, right, presents a check to Saipan Fishermen\u2019s Association president Gene Weaver on April 1, 2019, at the MARPAC office in Gualo Rai, Saipan, in support of the SFA\u2019s annual Mahi-mahi Fishing Derby and Saipan International Fishing Tournament. Also pictured is MARPAC resident manager Guy Pudney. (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\/mini-course-week-pix\/'>Mini-Course-Week-pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297900'>\n\t\t\t\tMINI-COURSE WEEK-\nWith the help of Tribe Marianas, a mix of students learned advanced digital filmmaking as part of Mount Carmel School\u2019s annual Mini-Course Week, during which alternative courses are taught students. Mini-Course Week gives junior high and high school teachers and students a chance to take a break from traditional academic instruction and dabble in hobbies and interests that engage students in hands-on learning. (MCS)\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-april-2019\/wushin-pix-2\/'>Wushin pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-297920'>\n\t\t\t\tETC CONTRIBUTION    \t          \nSung Soo Lim, center, managing director for Wushin Corp., and Wushin marketing manager Elmera Lacap, right, drops by Mount Carmel School to present an Education Tax Credit contribution to school president Galvin Deleon Guerrero, who said, \u201cWe thank Mr. Lim and Mrs. Lacap for this contribution, which will support or continuing recovery and rebuilding efforts from Super Typhoon Yutu.\u201d (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-april-2019\/pacifica-pix-10\/'>Pacifica pix<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-298408'>\n\t\t\t\tLUCKY WINNER    \t\t\t\t\t\t    \nWendell Posadas, left, the eighth winner of Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc.\u2019s giveaway promotion, will be entitled to the Gold Service package at Joeten Motor Co., \u00a0which includes\u00a0 free oil change, adjustment of tire pressure, 28 multi-point inspections, and other services. Also in the photo are Pacifica staff members Jane Madarang and Jacky Teregeyo. Pacifica Insurance is giving away free car service maintenance gift certificates to 45 lucky winners throughout 2019 to mark its 45th anniversary. For more information about this car service giveaway log on to\u00a0www.pacificains.com\/45years. (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\/master-pix-595x315-25\/'>master-pix-595x315<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-298540'>\n\t\t\t\tHOMESTEAD LOTTERY-A participant in last Thursday&#8217;s homestead lottery signs a document after receiving her assigned lot at the Department of Public Land&#8217;s conference room in Dandan. Homestead Division director Irene Torres said there will be another lottery within this year. 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