He said beautification and other improvement projects must continue on a regular basis to make the visitors’ stay more enjoyable.
In his remarks during the Second Annual Pacific Mayors Conference last week, Reyes said the past and present should always be considered in order to plan for the CNMI’s future.
Reyes, R-Saipan, said unreliable power compounded the CNMI’s problems, which eventually affected its economic activities.
The CNMI is still facing very serious problems with its power utility even after the demise of the garment industry, he added.
“Our generators are in need of major repair or overhaul. Lack of funding, technical expertise and effective management have contributed to the CNMI residents suffering constant power outages since last year,” he said.
Although, the CNMI government was able to find a “temporary solution,” he said there’s a need to find a more permanent solution to assure safe and dependable power.
He believes that the U.S. military buildup on Guam will also benefit the CNMI and the rest of Micronesia.
“Because of our close geographical distance to Guam, the CNMI can be a great weekend getaway for U.S. service personnel and their families,” he said.
He added that the pristine island of Rota can become a world-class ecotourism destination, while Tinian provides casino gambling entertainment.
