The order requires a written authorization from a parent of the person who owns the birth certificate, a guardian or trustee, the owner’s next-of-kin, a representative of the owner, or any other person with an order from the court to access another person’s birth certificate.
Any eligible applicant seeking to access the birth certificate of another person is now required to fill out a form at the Office of the Clerk of Courts prior to gaining access to the birth certificate.
Some proof of identity may also be required to be shown to the court staff.
Mayors begin arriving for annual conference
MAYORS and municipal officials from around the Pacific Rim begin descending on Saipan today, Wednesday, May 13, for the Second Annual Pacific Mayors Conference, a media release said.
Agana Heights Mayor Paul McDonald, president of the Association of Pacific Island Local Governments, and Saipan Municipal Council Chairwoman Antonia Tudela, head of the conference steering committee, held meetings with conference, banquet and entertainment venues around Saipan yesterday with an advance party of 15 conference organizers and support staff.
Themes of the conference surround the military buildup in Guam, and the effects and opportunities it will have on and for the constituents of the municipal officials in the region, and the federalization of the CNMI.
The APILG is expected to author a resolution calling for the buildup to guarantee substantial benefits for all the Mariana Islands.
Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, whose administration issued dozens of visitor entry permits for foreign delegates to enter Saipan for the conference, will speak about the CNMI losing that responsibility, among others, and what it will mean for the future of the commonwealth.
The conference is the regular membership meeting of the APILG.
Its membership comprises mayors, city officials and municipal council members from countries around the Pacific.
Last year’s conference in Guam attracted more than 450 delegates.
For the event, the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan expects to fly flags from the U.S., the Philippines, Palau, Guam and the CNMI.
The conference is scheduled for May 14 to 17.
Yap utility customers reminded to pay their bills
COLONIA, Yap (Yap State Government) — The Yap State Public Service Corp. is reminding all its customers, especially those whose utility accounts have been delinquent for the past 60 days, to pay in order to avoid service disconnection.
According to the corporation, there are 15 government, six commercial and 43 residential accounts on the shutoff list for this month.
The corporation is advising those with delinquent accounts to make payments no later 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 14.
Disconnections of unpaid accounts will commence at 1 p.m. on the same day.
The corporation is also reminding the public that accounts disconnected due to delinquency will require a reconnection fee of $50 for electricity and $40 for water and the outstanding balance.
Call for vendors
(NMI Museum) — The NMI Museum of History and Culture is hosting Art at the Museum every Saturday throughout the year.
This is open to all artists residing in the CNMI.
The museum is also seeking interested food and beverage vendors for the weekly event.
For more information, call 664-2160
Advance Placement course
(MHS) — On Thursday, May 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, Marianas High School AP teachers will be giving a general presentation on Advance Placement course offerings at MHS.
All interested students and parents are invited to attend this information session. For questions and concerns, contact 237-3206.
KagES events
(KagES) —This is to inform the parents and guardians of Kagman Elementary school about the following events:
• May 15 — student early dismissal at 12 noon; 4th quarter mid-progress report distribution to parents and guardians at 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• May 18-22 — PSS Standard Based Assessment Week for the following students in each affected grade levels: 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades and also to include CCLHS in 4th grade level. Students attendance is highly encouraged. SBA begins at 8 a.m., Monday to Friday.
Registration is ongoing for SY 09-10 for for kinder to 5th grade students. Parents and guardians must provide: birth certificate, health clearance, health insurance, map to their residence, and legal guardianship from the court in order for any student to be registered without the biological parents.
Family fun night
(HJHS) — Hopwood Junior High School will be holding its Second Annual Family Fun Night at its Chalan Piao campus on Friday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The public is invited to come and enjoy the different fun and games back to back entertainment, food, drinks and other goofies. Bring your families and friends for a special night out.
Aladdin the cat
(PAWS) — Aladdin is a 1 1/2 year old male cat, neutered, and up to date on his shots. He is gray/white with blue eyes and lots of personality.
He is litter box trained and great with kids and dogs. If you are interested in adopting Aladdin, call PAWS at 285-PAWS.
