general public, large west to southwest swell will produce hazardous surf on west and south facing reefs through Monday.
Large southwest swell will produce hazardous seas around 10 feet in Guam and Rota Waters today. Combined seas will gradually subside below 10 feet by this evening.
HANMI elects new chairman, directors
HANMI — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands elected Hyatt Regency Saipan General Manager Nick Nishikawa as Chairman during its monthly membership meeting yesterday (July 30). Members also elected Pacific Islands Club General Manager Kieran Daly and Saipan Grand Hotel General Manager Ed Cho to the Board of Directors. The elections fill vacancies left by last month’s resignation of former Chairwoman Lynn Knight and the departure of former Director and Saipan World Resort General Manager Hong-chul Shin earlier this year.
“This is a very difficult time for our industry, but we will continue to work with the government, our tourism partners and the community to face our challenges, including the uncertainties of immigration federalization and the decline of visitor arrivals,” said Nishikawa. “HANMI members are committed to maintaining our high level of service and to helping ensure our guests leave with a positive impression of the Northern Marianas.”
Daly has served as a HANMI Director in four earlier terms. Cho is serving on the board for the first time. They joined Secretary BK Park (GM, Fiesta Resort and Spa), Treasurer Mike Johnson (Managing Partner, Deloitte Touche), and Director Hiroki Sugie (GM, Aqua Resort Club).
After 20 years of active involvement with HANMI and five years as Chairwoman, Knight has relocated from the Northern Mariana Islands to Washington, D.C.
“Lynn has been instrumental in representing our membership in government and community initiatives, facilitating the development of policies and procedures, and providing informed leadership,” said Nishikawa. “We appreciate all she has done on behalf of the industry.”
HANMI was established in 1985 as a professional forum for the hospitality industry of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Currently, HANMI has 13 members.
Scholarship OPEN at LISS High School
LISS, Saipan — Ladera International School of Saipan (LISS) is pleased to announce to the general public a once in a lifetime opportunity where students in high school can avail of scholarships for the school year 2009-10.
Grades nine to twelve will be open for community scholarships offered at LISS subject to approval and review from LISS.
This opportunity will only be opened today from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., interested parents or guardians or resident children who wish to enroll their children at LISS and avail of this offer must complete the necessary documents at the LISS office.
The LISS High School through its partners of Laurus and Education will review potential students who may avail of U.S. University scholarships during their tenure at LISS.
This service offered by Laurus and Education will enhance our students abilities to meet the criterions and accelerate chances to be accepted in major US universities as well IVY league schools on scholarship as well.
LISS High School with its limited number will be able to accommodate a possible10 slots per grade level and with consideration of opening up more if needed, up to 40 scholarships for high school is now open. Other tuition programs available at the school, please take time to call 288-2006 or visit LISS for more information.
Live fire drill at FDM
(EMO) — The Emergency Management Office would like to inform the general public that the U.S. Military Unit would be conducting Live Fire Training Release 96 EBS on the island of Farallon De Mendenilla, Aug. 03 – 06, from 11:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m.
Due to the danger imposed by this activity, Governor Benigno R. Fitial is strongly advising the general public especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators to stay away from this area during the time and date indicated.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Emergency Management Office, Operations Section at telephone numbers 322-9528 and 322-9529, VHF MARINE CHNL 16, and HF Single Side Band Radio on 5.205.0 or dial CNMI 211 for this advisory.
