2 top MVP Adopt-A-Bus Stop contest
Organizations complete bus stop projects in Saipan
The Bistro Boyz, Tyler’s Gelatte Stone, and the Smoked Out crew revitalized the As Matuis Bus Stop last April 4, 2022, promoting a comfortable and safe bus shelter for students who are waiting to get picked up by the Public School System transportation.
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The Bistro Boyz with Tyler’s Gelatte Stone and Smoked Out Crew and Marianas High School took top spots in the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers’ Marianas Village Pride Adopt-A-Bus Stop beautification competition.
The Bistro Boyz, Tyler’s Gelatte Stone, and Smoked Out crew won in the business category, winning a $1,000 hardware store credit from the ACE Hardware Saipan. The crew enhanced the As Matuis Bus Stop last April 4.
MHS placed first in the school category, winning a $1,000 store credit for sports equipment from the AllStar Sporting Goods. The school’s staff and students enhanced the Commissioner Joaquin S. Tudela Community Park’s bus stop in San Vicente last April 8.
Within the same month, the 4H Marianas – Saipan 4Hers transformed the Gualo Rai bus stop last April 27. GCEA extends a special thanks to the Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios for helping the 4-Hers fix the chairs, holes, and roof of the bus stop.
On April 30, 2022, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation gave the Navy Hill bus stop a long overdue paint job. The OVR will be completing its second phase of the bus stop project by the end of June.
GCEA extends a si yu’us ma’åse’, ghilisow, and salamat po to the Bistro Boyz, Tyler’s Gelatte Stone, Smoked Out Crew, Marianas High School volunteers, 4H Marianas, and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
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About the Council
The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers’ mission is to provide objective advice to CNMI Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios to ensure that future economic decisions and programs are aligned to improve the quality of life throughout The Marianas. GCEA’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative has drawn widespread support throughout the community. Volunteers and partners are welcome. For more information, visit cnmieconomy.com or engage with the GCEA on Facebook and Instagram (@cnmigov.economy) or by email at gceacnmi@gmail.com. (PR)