On Friday night, supporters also showed up at the Pacific Islands Club where Inos hosted a birthday fundraising at $50 per plate.
Green, the color of the Covenant Party, was everywhere at yesterday’s rally — the candidates and their supporters wore clothes with shades of greens. Streamers, banners, stickers, fans and other election paraphernalia were also printed in green.
Covenant Party candidates went on stage after joining their supporters wave at passing motorists along Beach Road.
Party officials highlighted Fitial and Inos’ extensive experience in the private and public sectors.
Fitial holds a degree in bachelor of business administration with emphasis on business management from the University of Guam.
Born in 1945, Fitial worked for the Trust Territory government as a budget analyst where he met Inos, then a tax manager for the revenue division.
Inos is also a graduate of the University of Guam where he studied business administration, and majored in accounting.
Former Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio, a Democrat who is one of the Covenant Party’s House candidates in Precinct 1, said Fitial and Inos are the right persons for the job.
“The past three governors served only one term,” Tenorio told the Variety. “It’s not enough. I know it’s up to the people to decide but we must let Governor Fitial continue his program rather than start all over again.”
Tenorio said criticisms are unavoidable in public service.
He said Fitial and Inos’ track-record in delivering public service should be appreciated.
“We’re facing a very critical time in our government. Our economy should be our top priority,” he said.
House Minority Leader Oscar M. Babauta, who is retiring from politics, re-affirmed his support for Fitial and Inos.
“I believe in their leadership,” he said.
If re-elected, Fitial promised to strengthen the government’s partnership with the private sector.
“Achieving new business opportunity means the Fitial-Inos team and Covenant Party candidates will embrace the U.S. military buildup by working with the Department of Defense and other military entities for economic development in the CNMI,” he said.
