News Briefs – February 14, 2020

Small craft advisory hoisted

A small craft advisory remains in effect through Sunday night, with northeast winds of 25 to 30 knots and occasional gusts of up to 35 knots through Friday night. Winds will lower to around 20 to 25 knots Saturday.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, combined seas of 11 to 14 feet will gradually subside to 9 to 12 feet Sunday. Highest seas will be east of the islands and waters exposed to swell from the east to northeast.
These winds and seas will be hazardous to operators of small craft. The public and inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions. (Saipan Tribune)

Lima Li named to dean’s list

TEANECK, NJ—Saipan-born Lima Li, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).

Mark Samuel Merante named to dean’s list

MADISON, NJ—Saipan-born Mark Samuel Merante, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, NJ, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).
FDU’s Florham Campus is located on the former Vanderbilt-Twombly estate in suburban Morris County.
Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Jersey’s largest private university and features more than 100 liberal arts and professional degree programs, two international campuses, dozens of partnerships with internationally renowned institutions and special programs and status within the United Nations. For more information, go to www.fdu.edu. (PR)

E-File & Serve having technical glitches

The CNMI Judiciary’s electronic filing system, E-File & Serve, is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Until further notice, all persons seeking to file and serve with either the Supreme Court or the Superior Court must file and serve in accordance with the Commonwealth Rules of Practice and the Commonwealth Rules for Electronic Filing and Service. For more information, contact the following individuals: Gretchen A. Smith, Clerk of Court, CNMI Supreme Court, at (670) 236-9715 or email gretchen.smith@nmijudiciary.com; or Patrick V. Diaz, Clerk of Court, CNMI Superior Court at (670) 235-5248 or email patrick.diaz@nmijudiciary.com. (PR)

Kagman schools set PTSA meeting

The February Parents Teachers Students Association meeting of the Kagman Unified Schools has been moved to Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. The venue is at the Kagman High School cafeteria starting at 5:30pm. All parents and guardians are being encouraged to attend this meeting. Child care will be provided. Call the any of the three schools at 237-3150 (KAGE), 237-3165 (COVMS), or 237-3196 (KHS) if you have any questions or concerns. (PR)