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Island Snapshots – July 2023
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Posted on Jul 20 2023
PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho presents a plaque of recognition to Mary Ellen Taman, widow of the late Candido “Candy” Babauta Taman, in the presence of Taman’s family and Gov. Arnold I. Palacios. Candy Taman was a local music legend and a member of the House of Representatives in the 15th Legislature. Camacho is forever grateful for the efforts of Candy Taman to preserve the Chamorro and Refaluwasch language through song. The mayor also recognizes the public service of Candy Taman during his tenure in the 15th Legislature of the House of Representatives. “His contributions to the community and his wonderful and melodious voice will live on in the spirit of our islands for years to come,” said a statement from the Saipan Mayor’s Office. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
MARIANAS TOURISM MONTH
Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang pose with the CNMI’s tourism industry stakeholders in front of the Office of the Governor last May 3, 2023, after proclaiming the month of May as Marianas Tourism Month. Joining Apatang were Marianas Visitors Authority acting chair Gloria Cavanagh, MVA managing director Christopher A. Concepcion, MVA board members, MVA management and staff, local dignitaries, and members of the Saipan Southern High School MyWAVE Club. (OFFIE OF THE GOVERNOR)
LIBERATION DAY COMMITTEE Some members of the 77th Liberation Day Committee pose for a photo in front of their tent next to the grandstand yesterday morning at the Garapan Fishing Base. LEIGH GASES
Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, second from left, and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang, rightmost, pose with Marianas Visitor Authority officials after swearing administering the oath of office to Jamika R. Taijeron and Sachiko N. Gerrard to serve on the MVA board of directors. (OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR)
ROTA OUTREACH
Instructor James Bamba, in hat, conducts a coconut frond-weaving class with students of Sinapalo Elementary Chamorro class on May 15, 2023, on Rota. The class was organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority in celebration of Marianas Tourism Month and included teaching the significance of heritage tourism. (MVA)
RAFFLE WINNER
Margarita DLG Camacho was the lucky winner of a 55” HiSense TV through the Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc. Giveaway that ran during the months of April and May. Also in the photo is Camacho’s husband, Ricardo Camacho, and members of the staff and management of the company. Pacifica Insurance is a full line agency offering insurance coverage for homes, cars, businesses, and specialty lines on Saipan, Rota and Tinian. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
SAFETY TRAINING
Thirteen certified Child Care and Development Fund providers recently completed the training for building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injuries such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. The training was facilitated by Evergreen Learning Quality Care specialist Maricar I. Pena and meets the required 12 health and safety topics that all providers must complete. This training was made possible through funding from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care, CNMI CCDF program under the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
LIBERATION DAY COMMITTEE Some members of the 77th Liberation Day Committee pose for a photo in front of their tent next to the grandstand yesterday morning at the Garapan Fishing Base. (LEIGH GASES)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FLOAT
The CNMI House of Representatives led by Speaker Edmund S. Villagomez, front, joins the Liberation Parade last July 4, 2023. This was the first time the House of Representatives joined the parade with a float. The Senate did not participate as many senators were unavailable. (FERDIE DE LA TORRE)
