After years of supporting federalization in the CNMI and when finally it happens, we want it delayed....
Recent news that Rep. Kilili, a vocal supporter of federalization for a long time has introduced a bill to delay the implementation of a federalized immigration and labor system in the CNMI until 2010.
While he's told the entire CNMI his reasons for his introduced bill, do you support this move?
Just asking....
For more info about the bill read on Saipan Tribune....
On related news, the contract workers led by United Workers' Movement request for the bill to include those that have been working in the CNMI legally for five years and extend the same privilege of staying in the Marianas for full five years starting this November....
Sep 22, 2009
Is Saipan ready for a young mayor?
That's the question we want to ask Saipan voters....
The CNMI elected Tina Sablan to the Congress why not to being a mayor, right?
This move from Mayoral candidate Angelo Villagomez has captured and divided the islands' opinions.
As the defunct Fugees would say "Ready or Not" here he comes...
Best of luck.
On Related News:
"9 Saipan mayoral bets present priorities." Read full story on Saipan Tribune.
The CNMI elected Tina Sablan to the Congress why not to being a mayor, right?
This move from Mayoral candidate Angelo Villagomez has captured and divided the islands' opinions.
As the defunct Fugees would say "Ready or Not" here he comes...
Best of luck.
On Related News:
"9 Saipan mayoral bets present priorities." Read full story on Saipan Tribune.
Sep 18, 2009
Survey Says....Boom Boom Foul!
Turn up the volume and dance to Black Eyed Peas Boom, Boom, Pow as you read yesterday's story about the community hospital being "plagued" by problems.
New issue? Old story? You tell me....
The survey, which had respondents like doctors, nurses and individuals from the community, showed results that "mismanagement, doctor shortage, inadequate procurement practices, and poor records and billing systems at the Commonwealth Health Center are among the issues identified in a patient survey and employee evaluation done by the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare."
Read the story from Saipan Tribune.
New issue? Old story? You tell me....
The survey, which had respondents like doctors, nurses and individuals from the community, showed results that "mismanagement, doctor shortage, inadequate procurement practices, and poor records and billing systems at the Commonwealth Health Center are among the issues identified in a patient survey and employee evaluation done by the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare."
Read the story from Saipan Tribune.
Sep 12, 2009
Announcement: Tropical Cylcone Alert
Storm Advisory from NOAA:
(Sept 15) THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR TINIAN IS CANCELED AS OF 2 AM CHST.
THE TYPHOON WATCH FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN IS CANCELED AS OF 2 AM
CHST.
THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR SAIPAN REMAINS IN EFFECT.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING AND A TYPHOON WATCH REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR
AGRIHAN.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS TROPICAL STORM-FORCE WINDS ARE
IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. A TYPHOON WATCH MEANS TYPHOON-FORCE WINDS
OF 74 MPH OR MORE ARE POSSIBLE.
Sep 9, 2009
Announcement: Angelo Villagomez' Mayoral Bid Fundraiser
09 09 09 Kickoff for Villagomez’ Mayoral Bid
Tonight, September 9, 2009, Saipan Mayoral candidate Angelo O’Connor Villagomez will be holding a kickoff fundraising event for his bid for Mayor of Saipan.
The event will take place at the Aqua Resort Club’s Vino Lounge from 5:30 – 7:30. There will be live entertainment and all of this year’s Democratic candidates will be on hand to answer questions voters may have in person. The suggested donation is $20 and includes one free drink from the bar.
If elected Villagomez has promised to continue his work beautifying the island of Saipan.
Villagomez added, “I will focus on having clean and safe villages and well-maintained tourist sites. I will support community programs that aren’t getting the support they are getting now and I will build an affordable and humane animal shelter. I will work for better island planning, a system of parks and trails, a comprehensive solid waste management plan, and the paving of roads that are affecting the coral reefs. Finally, I will restore accountability, honesty, accessibility and openness to the Mayor’s Office.”
Supporters who cannot make the event tonight can donate online using Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7921363
(This is a PR. This post is per Angelo's request. Those who want to comment about this can comment directly on his website.)
Sep 1, 2009
$400K for Federal Suit
Finally, the documents have been provided to Rep. Tina Sablan and the numbers have been tallied--a whopping (close to) $400,000 have been reportedly paid to the law firm that assisted the local government to sue the Federal Government with regard to "Federalization."
But wait, the other newspaper reported it was close to $1M? By the way, MV's report is too short or perhaps just being concise? We want to know more why it's close to $1M.
What's the significance of this data to the public again? According to Rep. Sablan, the documents might raise more questions than answers.
On the brighter side, the local government got a discount. In this recession, we'll take it, right?
For more info visit Saipan Tribune and Marianas Variety today....
But wait, the other newspaper reported it was close to $1M? By the way, MV's report is too short or perhaps just being concise? We want to know more why it's close to $1M.
What's the significance of this data to the public again? According to Rep. Sablan, the documents might raise more questions than answers.
On the brighter side, the local government got a discount. In this recession, we'll take it, right?
For more info visit Saipan Tribune and Marianas Variety today....
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