Visit the ship<\/p>\n
Captain James E. Wise II of the USS John S. McCain announced yesterday that the ship is open for public visit today, from 9:00 AM. to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.<\/p>\n
The USS John S. McCain docked at the port last Saturday and will leave Saipan tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n
The US John S. McCain is a destroyer ship equipped with the world’s most sophisticated weapon system and can operate in a high density multi-treat environment as an integral member of a carrier battle group.<\/p>\n
Public hearing
\nThe House Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations chaired by Rep. Frank Cepeda is set to conduct a public hearing on three bills tonight at 7:00 PM.
\nTo be discussed are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 HLI 11-7, which seeks to amend the CNMI Constitution by replacing the word “indigenous: with “Chamorro;”<\/p>\n
\u2022 HLI 11-9, which extends the term of members of the House of Representatives from two to four years; and<\/p>\n
\u2022 HLI 11-3, which seeks to abolish the municipal councils and establish district commissioners instead.<\/p>\n
For questions call 664-5380.<\/p>\n
Rummage sale<\/p>\n
Clothing, shoes, and other “odd and end” items will be available at Karidat’s rummage sale on June 19 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Youth Development Programs.<\/p>\n
Black celebration<\/p>\n
The African-American Association will lead the National Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday at Susupe Regional Beach Park. The activities will start at 11:00 AM with food preparation, volleyball tournament, dodge ball competition, sign up team formation and other sport activities. There will be barbeque between 2:30 PM and 3 :00 PM. Each participant is urged to bring his or her own food and beverages. Speeches to commemorate the event will be delivered between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.<\/p>\n
Deadline<\/p>\n
The Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles reminded drivers with expired license to renew their licenses.<\/p>\n
BMV also reminded the public to comply with the mandatory liability insurance law, which requires car owners to obtain insurance coverage for their vehicles.<\/p>\n
For more information call 664-9066.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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