Tropical storm watches canceled
- Created on October 21, 2017
- Last Updated on October 21, 2017
- CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
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BASED on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center-State Warning Point, Tropical Depression 27w is slowly heading west-northwest and all tropical storm watches have been canceled.
At 7 a.m., Saturday, the tropical depression was
About 330 miles southeast of Saipan
About 330 miles southeast of Tinian
About 325 miles east-southeast of Rota
About 455 miles south-southeast of Alamagan
About 480 miles south-southeast of Pagan
About 525 miles south-southeast of Agrihan
About 340 miles east-southeast of Guam
About 360 miles north-northwest of Chuuk
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph. Its present movement: west-northwest, 285 degrees at 9 mph.
Tropical Depression 27w is expected to continue along a westward heading with a slight decrease in forward speed through Monday. This forecast track has 27w passing south of Guam Monday and Monday night.
Tropical Depression 27w is not expected to significantly intensify through Monday as it nears Guam. However, because of its location and history of erratic movement, the system will need to be closely monitored for changes.
Because Tropical Depression 27w continues to shift west and is forecast to pass south of Guam, acting Gov. Victor B. Hocog is canceling tropical storm conditions for Saipan, Tinian, Agrihan, Alamagan and Pagan as of 8 a.m. Saturday morning.
All residents are encouraged to remain cautious due to possible strong, gusty winds and heavy rain showers.
For more information go to http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam or call CNMI EOC State Warning Point at 237-8000 or 664-8000. Those in the Northern Islands can contact CNMI EOC State Warning Point at high frequency single side band radio on frequency 5.205.0.
150 high school students participate in Youth Takeover Day
- Created on October 21, 2017
- Last Updated on October 20, 2017
- By Lori Lyn C. Lirio - lyn@mvariety.com & Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa - cherrie@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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150 high school students participated in the first CNMI Youth Takeover Day, which provided an opportunity for the youth to explore careers in their potential field of interest.
Mayor Apatang cancels trip to San Diego
- Created on October 21, 2017
- Last Updated on October 21, 2017
- By Junhan B. Todiño - junhan@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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SAIPAN Mayor David M. Apatang on Thursday canceled his off-island trip due to the bad weather.
Palacios: Office of Planning and Development not redundant
- Created on October 21, 2017
- Last Updated on October 21, 2017
- By Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa - cherrie@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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ACTING Gov. Arnold I. Palacios said the newly created Office of the Planning and Development is not a redundant government office.
CHCC, TakeCare reach agreement
- Created on October 21, 2017
- Last Updated on October 21, 2017
- By Lori Lyn C. Lirio - lyn@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THE Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. has resumed providing health services to TakeCare members, one month after the hospital severed its ties with the carrier as a result of dispute over payment reimbursements, CHCC Chief Executive Muna said.
Indigenous Affairs Office seeks Docomo Pacific’s help
- Created on October 21, 2017
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- By Lori Lyn C. Lirio - lyn@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THE Indigenous Affairs Office is asking Docomo Pacific to help promote indigenous identity by airing shows relating to Chamorro and Carolinian cultures.
CPA: No need to issue permits to tour companies
- Created on October 21, 2017
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- By Cherrie Anne E. Villahermosa - cherrie@mvariety.com - Variety News Staff
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THE Commonwealth Ports Authority does not support a measure requiring tour companies and agents to register with CPA for permits, saying it would be a redundant process.
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
- Created on October 21, 2017
- Last Updated on October 20, 2017
- By Greg Borja - Projects Specialist - NMPASI
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ACCORDING to stopbullying.gov, bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children. It involves a real or perceived power imbalance and the behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying comes in many forms: verbal, social, physical, and cyber bullying.
Saipan municipal council pushes village identity project, house numbering
- Created on October 21, 2017
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EACH village on Saipan must have its “identity” so they can be easily located by visitors and even local residents, Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council Chairman Luis John Castro said.
Economic council convenes airport revitalization task force
- Created on October 21, 2017
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(Office of the Governor) — On Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, the governor’s Strategic Economic Development Council convened the first meeting of its Airport Revitalization Committee to address matters affecting the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport.
