DEQ has given these locations a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Vendors sought for NMC Charter Day
(NMC) — The Northern Marianas College Charter Day Committee is inviting different agencies, businesses, clubs, and other civic organizations to participate in the upcoming Charter Day celebration.
Organizations may purchase booth space for the following categories: food/drink, specialty drinks (e.g. coffee coolers or pearl shakes), games booths, and retail (arts and crafts, toys, etc).
The Charter Day celebration will be held on May 8 at the college’s As Terlaje campus from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The event is one of NMC’s largest and most-attended events.
This year, the celebration will showcase a broad range of entertainment, including a variety of live band performances, cultural dance presentations, and the highly anticipated Marianas Idol, Battle of the Bands, CNMI’s Best Dance Crew, and Miss Pugua Beauty Contest competitions.
Companies may reserve booth space by paying the $100 one-time fee, which covers the tent, booth, and access to 110w electricity outlets.
The booth registration form may be obtained at the Office of Student Activities and Leadership located at Building J or online at www.nmcnet.edu.
For more information, contact Perry Inos at 234-5498 ext. 1253 or e-mail [email protected].
Volcanic activity advisory
(EMO) — As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Emergency Management Office received a call regarding the volcanic activity from Pagan.
EMO, in close consultation with the U.S. Geological Service and the National Weather Service on Guam, observed a plume of black and white, possible ash and gas emitted by Pagan.
EMO contacted MV San Antonio, which was on Pagan at that time, to verify the situation.
According to the captain the plume was about twice the size of Mt. Pagan.
Gov. Benigno R. Fitial is advising the public to tune in to local radio broadcasts or other local news sources and go to the Web site www.cnmiemo.gov.mp for new advisories.
OPA staff to visit Rota and Tinian
Filers on Rota may visit the mayor’s office from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 23.
Filers on Tinian may visit the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission conference room from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 24.
All filers are reminded to bring with them some form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license or a passport. Failure to do so may result in the denial of notary services.
For any inquiries or comments, contact OPA at 322-6481 or -6482.
The meeting will feature updates on the 2009 graduation commencement exercises.
For more information, contact Jack Kiyoshi Jr. at 234-5498 ext. 1021 or e-mail [email protected].
All students preparing to graduate in May are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.
