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Teno to attend SPG, will cheer faces m.ost serious for NMI teams By Aldwin R. Fajardo Variety News Staff GOVERNOR Pedro P. . Tenorio is urging the CNMI . threat of 'US takeover' athletes to show a spirit of . camaraderie and • By laldy Dandan over its immigration and mini­ sportsmanship in this year's . Variety News Staff mum wage policies has never been : SouthPacificGamesinGuam. US HOUSE Resources Chair Don as "imperiled" as it is now. Tenorio is leaving for Guam Young (R-Alaska), apparently "We are witnessing the most on Saturday to attend SPG's "feeling the· heat" from the serious attempt to take away opening ceremonies and offer intensified negative publicity control from us," he said. moral support for the CNMI's about the alleged sweatshop Babauta added that even ifnone 200-man delegation to the conditions in local garment of the "federal takeover" bills are region's most prestigious factories, is now considering a enacted into law, their games. public hearing on the CNMI's introduction is already affecting Tenorio said the Northern . labor and immigration policies, h the local business climate. . Marianas and its people are . was learned yesterday. "This climate of uncertainty is • proudoftheCommonwealth's · Resident Rep. Juan N. Babauta not helping our economy, which · fine delegation to SPG, as he said Young, who just recently is already in a slump," he said. urged them to focus at reiterated his opposition against Like the rest of the CNMI's achieving their goals and be : "federal takeover" legislation, is Don Young Juan N. Babauta highest elected officials, Babauta the best CNMI ambassadors likely to schedule the hearing said he remains opposed to any that they can. billion class action lawsuits before the end of the year. In the ing on the CNMI this summer. proposal that would impose fed­ He said the athletes will not US Senate, Energy and Natural Noting the numberofbipartisan against the local garment indus­ eral immigration and minimum only compete in their Resources Committee Chair "federal takeover" bills filed in try, and the series of "negative" wage laws here. respective field of sports but Frank H. Murkowski (R-Alaska) this Congress, as well as the reports in the national media, He warned, however, against Continued on page 37 has already slated a public hear- clamor for public hearings, the $1 Babauta said the CNMI's control Continued on page 37 . ··- .. , -,.------,·,.. ·,-·--· --.---· . ·- . ·- -·--·--··- .~. ·--···--· -- Gov't building up funds for rebates NMI must join Guam in By Aldwin R. Fajardo year's refunds without saying "We are working on it. We Variety News Staff exactly how much. H~ only as­ have already reserved some suit to see lower prices WITH STILL over five months sured. CNMI taxpayers that all money in order to distribute the By laldy Dandan to go before the October dead­ rebates will be released by Octo­ rebates. It is not due until Octo­ Variety News Staff line, Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio dis­ ber but we assure the public that i: THE HOUSE Committees on ber. 1· closed the government has al­ The governor sa,id the Depart- · we have some funding set aside :! Federal and Fore~gn Relations 1 ready started building up t~e ment:.of Finance 'has -been in­ for it," he said. and Labor and Immigration trust fund for the payment of tax structed to build up the reserve Tenorio said the government 1 yesterday approved, with rebates for the 1998-1999 tax funds for rebates covering last is starting to rebuild the special amendments, a draft joint report year. year's tax time, as well as monitor rebate trust fund which had de­ ! , endorsing the passage of a bill Tenorio said some funds have government expenditures and rev­ pleted to zero-level when his that would impose residency already been set aside for this enues. Continued on page 36 and immigration restrictions on Freely Associated States citizens. Federal and Foreign Relations Committee Chair Melvin 0. Faisao (R-Prec. 3, Melvin o. Faisao )i Saipan) said the bill, H.B. 1 I - [! 294, was also amended to are still supporting the ;' i:; exempt disabled and minor FAS legislation's passage. H citizens from the proposed Faisao said the Office of ; . \: restrictions. Palau President, Rota Mayor · ii Faisao said the final report Benjamin T. Manglona and the i will be out next week. Micronesian Legal Services · i."i: In an earlier interview, Faisao Corp. (MLSC) raised valid con- . ••. 1 admitted that the arguments cems against H.B. 11-294 that 1 l: raised against the bill were the committees will address. 1_. "almostconvincing,"butadded Faisao said he was particu- 1: thatmembersofthecommittee Continued on page 37 :. l-. ----·· ·,,...-·,···,;·-···'°·"'··,·-··, .-•c-•c·.···:,cs -.-·.·,·.· =···--.··~··-· .. :··_.-···-··- ·=·-.,-... . . - Palau.fishing ~iant faces suit ' By Malou L. Sayson since June I, I 998. For the Variety Locally-based Koniyoshi Fish- KOROR (Palau Horizon) - . ing Company, owned by Masanori One of the three top players in Koniyoshi, a naturalized citizen Palau's fishing industry has been of Palau, is a defendant in the civil named in a case filed by the Of­ case filed with the Supreme Court. fice of the Special Prosecutor for The complaint was filed by allegedly operating at least 29 Special Prosecutor Michael foreign fishing vessels in the Rosenthal last May I 3 alleging Miss Botswana Mpule ~we/agobe (right) reacts [!fte_rwinning the Mis_s Univ_e_rse, Page~'!t at the _Universe Center country's exclusive economic that 29 foreign fishing vessels in Chaguaramas, Trinidad Wednesday. At left ,s f,rst runner-up Miss Ph1hppmes Mmam Qwambao. AP zone (EEZ) without valid permits Continued on page 37 '._., ..

2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIE1Y NEWS AND VIEWs-3 In the Philippines According to ex-lt. gov.: Thousands protest as VFA undergoes vote Takeover m.ay By JIM GOMEZ canisters. spt1r suits MANILA, Philippines (AP)­ Anti-VF A protests were By Zaldy Damian by the enactment of"federal take­ "undignified ... especially when we and its guarantee of full self-gov­ As thousands demonstrated out­ planned in other cities nation­ Variety News Slaff over" legislation. have previously tackled ... the ernment to the CNMI. side, the Philippine Senate be­ wide. FORMER lieutenant governor He added, however, that if Con­ problem of dependency on the Tenorio was a member of the gan voting Thursday on an ac­ In recent weeks, protests have Pedro A. Tenorio warns that the gress can recommend alternative federal government." Marianas Political Status Com­ cord that would allow U.S. been held almost daily at the extension of federal immigration investments for the CNMI to re­ Tenorio said the more practical mission whose negotiations with troops to resume large-scale war Senate· and the U.S. Embassy. and minimum wage laws to the place its garment industry, pref­ solution to federal concerns re­ Washington,D.C. led to the draft­ exercises in the former Ameri­ Estrada said a strong military islands may result in the local erably orie that will not require a garding local labor and immigra­ ing of the Covenant that made the can colony. alliance with the United States private sector's filing oflawsuits large workforce, "we would like tion policies is for Congress to islands part of the US. President Joseph Estrada said would help bolster Philippine against the CNMI government. to know about them." "help [the CNMI] correct [its] ~he approval of the Visiting security and help its economic Tenorio urged Akaka to treat Tenorio, in a six-page letter to Tenorio said if there is no such problems ... [by] providing more the CNMI with compassion and Forces Agreement appeared "in recovery by improving trade ties US Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D- recommendation and if Congress federal manpower" to train local give the commonwealth leaders · the bag" after a majority of the with Washington. . Hawaii), said any sudden change will still decide to pass "federal enforcement officers, and by as­ the chance to correct his concerns. senators gave their initial ap­ Under the VFA, the United in the CNMI's manpower and takeover" legislation, the CNMI sisting the islands get more in­ Akaka and US Sen. Frank H. proval on Tuesday. States would generally have le­ business investment practices will may have to again "beg" Wash­ vestments. Murkowski (R-Alaska), who The accord, signed by Philip­ gal jurisdiction over U.S. sol­ only expose the commonwealth ington, D.C. for "handouts." Tenorio maintained that the chairs the Senate committee that pine and U.S. officials last year, diers who commit crimes while to "massive litigation" from com­ However, he added, the CNMI CNMI should always be treated federal laws. has jurisdiction over the islands, on duty in the Philippines. The would allow the United States Host Jack Wagner announces the five finalists remaining in the Miss Universe Pageant in Chaguaramas, Port panies that will be left bankrupt refuses to beg, and considers it "differently" in the application of He said the US will be commit­ recently introduced legislation to resume major ship visits and Philippines would have juris­ of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Wednesday. From left are Miss South Africa Sonia Raciti, Miss Botswana ting an "act of bad faith" if the that could lead to the scrapping of large-scale joint military exer­ diction over those who commit Mpule Kwelaflobe, Miss Pht1ippines Miriam Quiambao, Miss Spain Diana Nogueira and Miss Venezuela Carolina lndnago. AP federal government ignores its CNMI's control over its immi­ cises in the Philippines which crimes while off duty. 1976 Covenant with the islands gration policies. were suspended in I 996. Critics say the pact would "I think we have the votes," limit the Philippine said Senate majority floor leader government's right to prosecute CDC to study extent of Franklin Drilon, a leading VFA American soldiers who commit Botswana beauty supporter. crimes and would drag the Phil­ . At least 16 of 23 senators must ippines into conflicts with the Tanapag contamination support the pact for it to pass. United States' enemies. By Haidee V. Eugenio stances and Disease Registry, Drilon said 18 senators were The presence of U.S. troops Variety News Staff will be here during the week of likely to approve it. would also encourage prostitu­ is Miss Universe A REPRESENTATIVE from June 21 to work closely with The vote had been scheduled tion, they say. By TIM McDONALD nic beauty queen went to Miss The winner was announced the San Francisco office of the concerned local agencies on the for Thursday morning but sena­ The Philippines signed a Mu­ PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad Puerto Rico, Brenda Liz Lopez, by host Jack Wagner- whose Centers for Communicable Dis­ possible health hazards alleg­ tors opposed to the accord raised tual Defense Treaty with Wash­ (AP) - Miss Botswana became 23, and the Miss Congeniality "Melrose Place" ended its long ease (CDC) is set to arrive in edly caused by polychlorinated procedural questions, delaying ington in 1951. Officials say the last Miss Universe of this cen­ award went to Marisa Ferreira, a run on American television .on Saipan next month to conduct a biphenyl(PCB)toTanapagresi­ its start until afternoon. joint exercises are needed to tury on Wednesday - a coup for 21-year-old student from Portu­ Monday. thorough assessment of possible dents. The debate on the VF A has ensure good cooperation and her southern African nation with gal. Kwelagobe was crowned by health hazards to humans caused PCB is a cancer-causing syn­ divided Filipinos, with the gov­ communication between the two its first-ever contestant at the Kwelagobe's prize means she her predecessor, Trinidad and by abandoned war chemicals in thetic chemical used under the ernment leading a campaign for militaries. beauty pageant. no longer will she have to fill in Tobago's Wendy Fitzwilliam­ the Tanapag area. US Nike-Zeus missile program. its approval and Catholic A separate agreement shield­ Shock, surprise and then joy­ "unemployed," as she did on the and announced her intention to CDC's main office in Atlanta Health Secretary Joseph Church leaders and left-wing ing U.S. military personnel from expressed in a huge, crooked grin pageant entrance list, where she continue the Caribbean beauty referred the official to the CNMI Kevin Villagomez, who is cur­ groups recalling the Philippines' prosecution for crimes commit­ - were the immediate reactions said she was awaiting further stud­ queen's work in fighting AIDS. Department of Public Health fol­ rently on vacation, is also set to colonial past in calling for its ted in the Philippines was can­ of19-year-oldMpuleKwelagobe. ies and hoped to become an elec­ Fitzwilliam comes from a re­ lowing the latter's request for meet with Eng next week on his rejection. · celed by Manila in December She was announced the winner tronic engineer. gion with the second-highest in­ assistance, considering the way to San Francisco to finalize Outside the Senate compound 1996, prompting the United after responding to a final ques­ Miss Universe 99 prizes in­ cidence of AIDS in the world. CNMI' slack of necessary equip­ plans of action. about 2,000 activists, nuns and States to halt major military tion on whether Miss Universe clude a $40,000 salary, a At a news conference before ment and expertise to do its own "She said she wants to work priests yelled slogans against exercises. should be allowed to continue her $10,000 scholarship, a year's her coronation ball, K welagobe From left Speaker Diego Benavente, Rep. Heinz Hofschneider & Education Commissioner Rita H. /nos listen impact study. closely with us to address this the accord. Nearby, a thousand Military ties with the United reign if she got pregnant. mentoring to help her career noted that sub-Saharan Africa closely to the discussions of the Board of Education during the final bond closing Wednesday. Gwendolyn Eng, CDC repre­ possible contamination, particu­ · Photo by Marta C. Alonso VFA supporters staged a native States, which ruled the Philip­ "Personally, I think it should goal, along with a mountain of has the world's highest inci- sentative who is also working larly on the medical aspect," dance to the beat of drums. pines for nearly half a century, not in any way interrupt her du­ cash, a plush apartment in Man­ . dence of AIDS. with the U.S. Public Health Ser­ said Villagomez before going have remained a sensitive issue Riot policemen and soldiers ties. She should celebrateherferni­ hattan for the year and a bo­ "I intend to focus on the vic­ vices' Agency for Toxic Sub- · Continued on page 35 formed a wall around the Sen­ since the Philippine Senate Hofschneider to PSS_:", Set prioriti~s·· ninity," Kwelagobe said to wild nanza of designer clothes, jew­ tims of AIDS, particularly chil­ ...... · .' " ate building with their shields. forced the closure of the last applause and yells of approval elry, luggage and makeup. dren ... I plan to focus on edu­ Some readied boxes of tear gas U.S. base in I 992. By Louie C. Alonso ing for the BOE' s final decision if money to appropriate for the fund­ from the audience. She was chosen from five fi­ cating the young about AIDS." Variety News Staff it wants to split up two high ing ofits staff and operation costs," In second place was Miss Phil­ nalists including beauty queens She said she expected her vic­ REP RES ENT A TIVE Heinz schools and convert Marianas Hofschneider said. ippines, Miriam Quiambao, a 23- from the Philippines, South Af­ tory to "open up Botswana to Hofschneider is asking the Board High School into a junior high The legislator said the govern­ year-old physical therapist who rica, Spain, and Venezuela. Ten the world" and help bring devel­ of Education to set its priority on school. ment worked hard to get the $16 also won the prize for having the semifinalists, from among the opment and more foreign invest­ how to use its $32 million re­ He added the legislature and million general obligation bond. best style. 83 contestants, were chosen af­ ment to the oldest democracy in sources which came from the re­ the board need to come up a joint "It is comforting to know that Miss Spain, 24-year-old Diana ter parading in swimsuits and Africa, which boasts fabulous cent CNMI's general obligation meeting to thoroughly look into investors look at the Common­ Nogueria, 24, took third place. evening gowns by designer wildlife reserves and diamond bond and the local matching fund. the project. weal th and find it confident The prize for the mostphotoge- Diane van Furstenberg. mines. Hofschneider said the "Because it will be fruitless for enough to give us a triple A rating UNTIL MAY 31, 1999 Legislature's Health, Education us to build all the schools in one as supposed to other regions in A·V999V/ZA·V990R and Welfare committee is wait- time and then we don't have the Continued on page 33 [k1Jy ~ooj::'l.=dsd VllroCO IZA·m.i).t~ IZA.Y!l90R ool)I Pioneer I ! il;()"1aoo,MdSY""" . ZA-V999V $1 349.00 CAR co Receiver ·~,Qjll Z-AV990R $1:199.00 40Wx4 DOF asked to keep track of expenses in hosting illegals By Aldwin R. Fajardo ofundocumented aliens in a facil­ Variety News Staff ity manned by federal personnel GOVERNOR Pedro P. Tenorio in North Field. has asked the finance department Tenorio is worried that finan­ to keep track of the expenses in­ cial constraints will eventually get curred by theCNMI government in the way of effectively hosting in hosting around 500 illegal im­ illegal immigrants from China on migrants on Tinian, in order to Tinian, although he remains opti­ expedite reimbursement from the mistic that INS will reimburse the Immigration and Naturalization CNMI promptly. Service (INS). But he said the Department of The CNMI is yet to come up . Finance is now coordinating with with an actual figure on the extent INS officials who are now on .. " . of payments advanced by the Tinian to facilitate reimbursement. Commonwealth.for the detention Pedro P. Tenorio Continued on page 33 FRIDAY, MAY28, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-5 JACKANDERSONandJANMOLLER .. WASHINGTON MERRY:Go·ROUND

War ·is heaven for No 'adios' from. Govendo organized crime Dear Editor: Chamorros and Carolinians can tne! complain. Everyone else is con­ War is. hell, they say - except for those who profit from it. Speaking of freed.9m of speech, "Oh, stop whining again, you sidered to be a guest and should be sure to watch ABC'3 20/20this According to our sources, the folks reaping the most benefits in the' statesidcr! If you don't like it here, be required to leave the island at Monday night on Channel 14. Kosovo conflict are organized crime syndicates in Albania and go to the airport, get on a plane the first sign of disenchantment. Don't listen to reviews by your Sports development M_a~edonia, who are making a pretty penny from the tragic refugee · and go home" is what I've been For people who think that way Cf!SIS. politicians. The show has already hearing lately everytime I com­ my response is for you to go down These sources say that Balkan gangs, strapped for cash because been aired in the states and loaks plain about the garment indus­ to the Civic Center and check the at the garment industry and pros­ needs boost in NMI the bombing has disrupted their heroin trade, are making up for their try." flags. If the stars and stripes are · titution on Saipan. l?sses by abducting young women and forcing them into prostitu­ Most local people understand tion. no longer there, then I shall re­ It's an eye-opener and if you AFfER the workouts, the rigid training, the practice games, the concept of freedom of speech spect your wishes and be on the love Saipan like ldo, you will feel "This is a very good situation for them because most of the and are quite comfortable with it. the contingent to the South Pacific Games will now first plane out of here. disgusted, ashamed and angry CNMI refugees are women," says Marco Gramegna, coordinator for Inter­ Others, like the garment industry's experience the thrill that they have longed for---competition. r f !~ALAMO$ On the other hand, if the flag is about what is allowed to happen national Organization for Migration's Task Force on Trafficking in writers or relatives of criticized still flying, get ready amigos, be­ here. As the Games open in Guam tomorrow, the NMI's top Sf:CYR!i,Y Migrants. "They are easy prey for traffickers." politicians, want a very limited . cause I'll still be complaining athletes will stand proud under the Commonwealth flag, eager Gramegna put the number of criminal operatives inside the freedom of speech. whether you like it or not! No KENNETH L. GOVENDO to pit their talents against the best athletes of the Pacific. refugee camps "in the tens," but declined to elaborate. They would like it so that only adios, sayonara or good-bye from Hopes are high especially for the fastpitch softball team, Sometimes the gangs aren't even waiting for the women to arrive which boasts of an almost all-veteran lineup, and of course, the. at the camps. Press accounts are emerging of armed bands of tennis contingent. But nevertheless, everyone in the CNMI Albanians holding up refugee convoys and abducting young women. The flood of refugees has created so many shady "job opportuni­ 'Don't bite the hand that feeds you' delegation deserve mention as they spent long hours of prepa­ ties" for the region's undesirables that one Albanian journalist said Dear Editor: ful and well deserved money owed officials display somewhat of a rations to mount a decent showing at this most prestigious it has become "like the Klondike during the Gold Rush." to the various government em­ lack of prioritation where fund­ regional event. Says Jim Boyle, a media-relations officer for the U.S. Army in the For quite a lengthy period now, ployees since 1991, has been held ing prioritization are impacted. The expectation of excellence in sports is not only borne by Balkans; "Albania's organized crime groups are a recognized threat I've been analyzing how our gov­ back for almost ten years now and Support for Tinian Illegals - the athletes but by the community they represent. There is that we take seriously. Soldiers and officers are provided awareness ernmental system and policies are, our policy makers have not Although the support for the ille­ always a thrill to seeing your very own lording over interna­ training prior to their deployment, and while the force is deployed, or rather the perception it illumi­ empted to located enough fund­ gal Chinese nationals detained in tional rivals. You feel a sense of victory and belonging when they take app~opriate force protection measures against that threat." nates. First off, let me start with ing to pay these employees who Tinian is a humane gesture, the Zaldy Dandan our local residents/US citizens and could've used these monies owed a compatriot makes sports history. 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Let's not also forget how And although some of those em­ selves into the CNMI thereby de­ done by its government to help them. Such seems to be the Repeal the video tax on the chaos. News accounts describe Western aid shipments being bills are introduced then passed ployees are already deceased; their pleting our government's funds problem facing the CNMI athlete. diverted into the black market, customs "agents" demanding bribes into law only to delay the enforce­ loved ones could have, and still even more. Nevertheless, it's cost­ A PARENT who wants to rent, say, a Dalmatians" preferable to allowing our While the private sector has been relatively generous in and gang-run taxi firms charging as much as 30 times their normal ment of such a law for unspeci­ can, benefit from the money owed. ing the CN.MI $9,000 plus each "Bambi" videotape for her children now teenagers to be out there, chugging down fied periods because of questions Compensation for Resident giving, the amount of financial support is just not enough to fare to transport refugees less than eight miles from the Kosovo day. And to date, millions of dol 0 has to pay 15-cents more so the govern­ Budweiser they bought with a fake ID, mount a viable sports development program that would pro­ border to nearby Albanian towns. left unanswered when the bill was Employees - Herc again our Jars have already been spent feed- · ment can build community centers wh.ere while gambling and smoking a pack of introduced and then enacted into policymakcrssawitfittohavean · duce top caliber athletes. According to one Albanian journalist interviewed by the San ing, housing, securing and pro­ the youth can be supposedly safe from Marlboro? Aren't these the activities the ·1 Francisco Chronicle, the gangs have traditionally played the role of law. Below are major issues of amended bill passed, which be­ viding healthcare to these people This is sad especially for the people who are proudly there to I delinquency. In other words, to ensure that youth should stay away from? So why I Robin Hood, redistributing their profits to the nation's poor. our people left unresolved, which came PL 11-74, only to have the without any actual assur~nce of represent the islands and carry the CNMI colors in interna­ our children do. not do bad things, we can't the government finance the con­ "When Rugova (former head of the Kosovo liberation movement) tends to suggest that our elected enforcement of such a law de­ reimbursement by the US Immi­ tional competitions. · should make it more expensive to rent struction of youth centers by taxing such held sway and the object was a peaceful settlement, the drug officials had in some way lost layed because of lack of prior gration, Naturalization Service. More needs to be done in this respect. videos they can watch at home, where they activities? Probably because the owners proceeds of Kosovo clans were at least invested in growth, in things track of who actually put them planning to resolve the impend­ Unnecessary use of Taxpay­ While the economic posture of the CNMI government is not are usually under our supervision. Such is of video shops and the island's lone movie like better housing and health care," said the journalist. "It was a into office and who they work for; ing confusion as to how and what ers Money - Not too long ago, as rosy as to actually afford spending big on sports develop­ the implicit promise of Saipan Local Law house do not have the same clout as big form of social taxation in a sense, and the more illegal the activities, which are the constituents. amount is to be decided upon by some elected officials took a trip Education -Our policy makers employers. However, local resi­ ment, leaders should at least explore some avenues that could 11-1, which, by imposing a tax on videos businessmen who consider it the end of the more that their 'businessmen' were expected to pay." to a golf event in Texas to meet The Kosovar drug trade underwent a rapid expansion in 1997 can't appropriate enough schol­ dent employees on the other hand help hone the talents and skills of the local athletes. and movie tickets, aims to fund the devel­ the free world as we know it if a legislator with a US dignitary because it opment, construction, maintenance and would dare consider imposing even an after a financial crisis that wiped out the savings of millions of arship funding because they state are being sacrificed to wait as was believed that by meeting this True, the CNMI is nowhere near the likes of China, Russia that there's no additional money always until who knows when improvement of all youth centers on the additional 1-cent tax on their products Albanians, causing widespread rioting which culminated in the individual, it would make a dif­ or the U.S. in terms of the vast financial resources they to be found; yet a bill was passed before they receive their compen­ island. The law seemingly assures us that and services. overthrow of the national government. ference; thedecisionofthelmmi­ dedicated to sports development, but at least government into law to provide $15,000.00 to sation within the private sector if we pay 15-cents more for every video­ Proponents of S .L.L. 11-1 say 15-cents Later that year, Interpol, the international police agency, reported gration and Labor takeover bill. should pay more attention to the needs of its athletes and in that "Kosovo Albanians hold the largest share of the heroin market each of our scholars annually. In employment while nonresident tape we rent and every movie ticket we is "not too much." But it is for most of us To date, another bill is currently in Switzerland, in Austria, in Belgium, in Germany, in Hungary, in . addition, theirfavoritecxcusc was workers continue to receive their uplifting their morale and self-esteem. buy, the government will see to it that our who, unlike some government officials, being introduced with respect to Give them importance, treat them as local heroes. the Czech Republic, in Norway and in Sweden." to blanket themselves using the benefits undisturbed. takeover legislation however, children behave better. cannot afford to play golf in the weekend Asian economic crisis as a factor TI1erefore, if funding for our Make sports a viable and dignified calling, so that potential The riots had also been accompanied by looting, which emptied large amount of dollars was spent Honestly now; do you believe that? or visit Ermita, Manila from time to time. the nation's armories. A follow-up study by the United Nations which is partially true but in gen­ people's concerns listed above athletes are motivated to come out, train and compete. for the trip not to mention hotel Me neither. Let me reiterate: the 15-cents tax is im­ found that at least 200,000 assault weapons stolen from the armories eral the blame has to be shared could not be addressed because of accommodations and transporta­ Build their self-esteem, their morale. Give sports higher Which is why to save the government posed on those for whom every penny wound up in the Kosovo Liberation Army's arsenal. equally with respect to their policy the government's lack of avail­ tion. priority. from further embarrassment, we should counts, particularly now that not so much U.S. officials have been raising concerns about alleged tics making decisions as well. able funds, then why are our policy Recently, I read an article in the Instead of dedicating resources to political and other non­ continue signing those petitions urging for of it is going around. As I've also said between narcotics syndicates and the Kosovo liberation movement Earned Income Credit - This makers very quick to locate fund­ Marianas Variety with respect to essential spending, government leaders should give more the repeal of S.L.L. 11-1, which we should before, the "logic" behind this tax is as for years. A 1995 report by the Drug Enforcement Administration money which is rightfully owed ing for issues such as ...... comments made by seine of our focus to sports, not only when international competitions are continue sending to the incumbent Saipan · illogical as the reason for slapping a "fee" worried that "certain members of the ethnic Albanian community in to the people has been continu­ Millions of Dollars for CIPs - elected officials as to who had ously delayed because our policy Millions of dollars are being ap­ coming, but year-round. legislators seeking reelection. on tourists who visit Mafiagaha. That "fee" the Serbian region of Kosovo have turned to d111g trafficking in intentions of vying for Speaker of makers can't locate or identify propriated for CIPs. ls appropri­ There are already many daunting challenges out there for the There is a local bill calling for the repeal is supposed to fund the construction of a order to finance their separatist activities." the House. ln my opinion, these cultural center that would, it is hoped, INTELLIGENCE BREAKDOWN - Reports of security break­ areas where certain amount of ating millions of dollars for infra­ officials should first concentrate CNMI's athletes. of the tax, and it was introduced by Rep. Heinz S. Hofschneider, a Precinct 3 Re­ attract more tourists. That is, to lure more downs at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the mistaken bomb­ funding can be redirected to pay structure projects more important on the immediate concerns of our Let not indifference add on to their woes. publican, several months ago. House Lo­ tourists, we should make it more expen­ ing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade aren't the only recent these well deserving people of the · than the immediate concerns of people and our current situation cal Bill 11-15 has already appeared three sive for them to visit our tourist spots. failures of U.S. intelligence: CNMI. our citizens such as education, rather than discussing the issue of times on the session calendar of the House S.L.L. 11-1, moreover, places too much - Last May, the United States mistakenly bombed a pharmaceu­ Annual Pay Increment/Gov­ money owed to them etc; or are who's bucking for the ernment Employees -This right- the policies of our current elected of Representatives, which means that faith on youth centers, as if their creation tical plant in Sudan, thinking it belonged to terrorist Osama bin Continued on page 36 Saipan 's legislative delegation could act will help curb youth-related crimes. But Laden. A lawsuit by the plant's owner forced the Treasury Depart­ ment to release more than $24 million in frozen assets. on it if the members want to. The delega­ as our grandparents would tell us, there is - In 1998, newly elected Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari a better and a more effective way to. do so tion chair, Mr. Hofschneider has seen the Vajpayee assured both Bill Richardson and Sandy Berger that his Kudos from Tinian Junior & High School petitions signed by numerous residents without resorting to taxation. It is called country had no intention of exploding a nuclear warhead, de­ Dear Editor; nize people who helped Mr. member. asking for the repeal of the tax. Clearly, he good parenting. Our children, as every­ I I spite his having run on a platform that promised nuclear tests. Tebuted in organizing this We the Tinian Junior & High told me in an earlier interview, the tax is one used to know, can only learn about l i • I An elaborate campaign of misinformation left U.S. officials Tinian Junior & High School event-Elias Rangamar, Missy, School would like to say that discipline and a sense of worth from good unpopular, particularly for those in ~il­ watching phony missile test site until two hours before the would like to thank Ray Tebutcd, Lou Wabol, Ray Kapileo, we had a great time compet­ lages not reached by MCV's cable TV parents, not from government programs. actual test. thecoordinatorofthc all schools Bobby Winkfield Joe Mettao, ing against other schools. P.O. Box 231. Saipan MP 96950--0231 Member of services. Now if the Saipan legislative delegation J These and other high-profile mishaps might lead reasonable track & field meet, for allow­ Sue Lizama, Barb Rudy and Tel. (670) 234-6341/7578/9797/9272 The Associated Press (AP) will still insist that youth centers could In any case, why should the government l Americans to wonder if we 're getting enough bang for our $30 ing us participate in the event. all the other hard working vol­ JONATHAN SAN Fax: (670) 234-9271 _....,~,..TIONAL tax a family activity to prevent young fam­ also help parents do a better job in raising billion-a-year intelligence buck. Retiring Sen. Daniel Patrick We would like also rccog- @1998, Marianas Variety NEWSPAPER unteers too numerous to re- NICOLAS ·., ASSOCIATION ily members from committing misdeeds? their children, then build them by all Moynihan, D-N. Y., once suggested we could trim $10 billion a All Rights Reserved /,MIU, !hi ii Isn't taking the wife and kids to watch a means. But do so without making family year in intelligence spending and Americans wouldn't notice a LETTER.S to the editor must carry the full name of. the writer and sifinature: with a telephone number (in case of faxed or mailed letters) for veri/1cat1on. Letters addressed to other pub/lcat1ons or to third parties and those endorsing particular pol1ticat candidates are movie, or to the video shop to rent "101 activities more expensive. thing. A decade after he first suggested it, that idea sounds better discouraged. All letters are subject to editing. The Variety reserves the right to reject any letters. Name withheld and unsigned letters will than ever. not s@ print. 6-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28 1999 l FRIDAY , MAY 28 , 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 SNM controversy 'almost resolved' Piailug to share his er By Zaldy Dandan the land leased to the hotel. By Louie C. Alonso Variety News Staff Both Tenorio and Maratita said Variety News Staff THE CONTROVERSY over a the defunct Marianas Public Land AITER the historic Makali'i Rota hotel's land lease renewal is Corp. has to be blamed for "fail­ almost resolved, with key sena­ ing to do its homework" before voyage in April, Saipan's mas­ tors yesterday saying that the Leg­ awarding the land lease to SNM ter navigator Mau Piailug will islature is likely to approve the in 1990. go back to Hawaii next month extension before the end of June. Still, Maratita added, DPL is to teach students how to sail Sen. Juan P. Tenorio (R­ now willing to waive the require­ using the traditional navigation Saipan), the chair of the Senate ment on SNM to have at least 200 method. Committee on Resources, Devel­ rooms. He said SNM already has The traditional method uses opment and Program, said at least . 192 rooms and needs only to build the sun, the moon, the stars, the '"70 percent" of the differences a few more to comply. wind, and ocean currents as over SNM's 15-year land lease Tenorio, forhis part, noted that guide in navigating. extension proposal has already SNM also had to wait 18 months The master navigator will been settled. for homesteaders in the land lease leave Saipan on Sunday to ful­ Sen. Edward U. Maratita (R­ area to move out, which caused fill his commitment to teach Rota), ina separate inteiview, said delay in the construction of more traditional navigation in Hawaii. SNM and the Division of Public hotel rooms. Piailug, who will teach from June to July, wants to pass this Lands (DPL) are expected to come Maratita said the meeting Evidence of learning. Third {lrade students from Dandan Elementary School ponder on a Mathematics up----0n or before June 15-with Wednesday between DPL and the question during an examination yesterday. Photo by Marla c. Alonso ancient knowledge to the next a solution to the main concern members of the House Commit­ generation. regarding the lease proposal: the tee on Natural Resources, the Sen­ The Bertlemann brothers who lawsuit filed by a Rota resident ate Committee on Resources, spearheaded the Makali'i voy­ claiming ownership over a part of Continued on page 35 House colllDlittees to OK age last month plan to continue teaching the interested people in Hawaii on the traditional Jones bats for payment report endorsing FAS bill method of navigation. Piailug and some other crew By Zaldy Dandan proposed restrictions. legal analysis submitted by membersofMakali'i last month Variety News Staff Faisao said the final report will MLSC to his committee. of 900 ex-IT employees visited different public schools Mau Piailug (right) poses for camera while members of his crew are doing finishing touches on the outrigger canoe yesterday. THE HOUSE Committees on be out next week. However, he added, most leg­ to teach the importance of tradi­ Photo by Marla c. Alonso By Zaldy Dandan Federal and Foreign Relations In an earlier interview, he ad­ islators believe that because the claim, which has already been tional navigation in the cultural Variety News Staff and Labor and Immigration mitted that the arguments raised '$.// I///// !I ////I IIIII I// I///! II I// II I// III////// II I I I I///// II II I I I I II II/ I////// II I IE dismissed by the Ninth Circuit CNMI controls its own immi­ heritage of the people of the HOUSE Minority Leader Dino Court. yesterday approved, with against the bill "almost convinc­ gration policies, it can impose Mariana Islands. M. Jones (D-Prec. 4, Saipan) has amendments, a draft.joint re­ ing," but added that members of restrictions. Jones suggested that approach­ Last week, the Carolinian Af­ ~ STANFORD RESORT HOTEi] requested the CNMI's represen­ port endorsing the passage of the committees are still "all out" Like the Office of the Palau ing Congress and the appropriate fairs Office represented by f SAN VICENTE HILL • SAIPAN :: tative to Washington, D.C. to as­ federal agencies may help the a bill that would impose resi­ for the legislation's passage. President, and Mayor Piailug and Lino Olopai turned 0 sist the 900 former Trust Terri­ dency and immigration re­ Faisao said the Office of the Manglona, MLSC is opposed cf!if/~f!l'!@01,~i~,~·~8POM former ITG employees "correct over the 41-year old Waherak I tory government employees in the injustice made against them." strictions on Freely Associ­ Palau President, Rota Mayor Ben­ to the passage of H.B. 11-294, Maihar canoe to the CNMI securing the $20.36 million in ated States citizens. jamin T. Manglona and the saying that it is discriminatory, ·,:l At the same time, he said he Museum as part of the cultural back wages the federal govern­ will solicit the endorsement of the Federal and Foreign Rela­ Micronesian Legal Seivices Corp. uncharitable and could create I One Night: 9,. preservation campaign. ~ $2·.. ment allegedly owes them.- Association of Pacific Island Leg­ tions (FFR) Chair Melvin 0. (MLSC) raised valid concerns tension with the federal govern­ Yesterday, Piailug and his lo­ ~ DINNER B.B.Q BUFFET · - . Jones, in a letter to Resident islatures (APIL) by placing the Faisao (R-Prec. 3, Saipan) said againstH.B. l 1-294thatthecom­ ment. cal crew members are finishing > (Fri. & Sat. 7 - 9 PM) , \ .. Rep. Juan N. Babauta, said he is claim as an agenda item at the the bill, H.B. 11-294, was also mittees will address. H.B. 11-294 is supported by ~ the construction of one-man .--- currently "exploring possible ad­ meeting on Guam. amended to exempt disabled and Faisao said he was pm1icularly most, if not all, commonwealth ~. ··For. HOTEL. ouesisl~ ~ For OUTD()()R GUESTS: $9 · ~ outrigger canoe which they will mini~trative remedies" to the minor FAS citizens from the impressed by the highly critical government agencies. Continued on page 35 be giving to the master ~ re1: (67<>> 2as~asoo14 • i=axi (sio> 23s~3042 ~ navigator's supporter Frances '21.! !II/! /I! I! I/ III/ IIll/ II//////// II Ill II I II! II I I/// II I II! II/ Ill II!/ I/ Ill///// II I II lri Man convicted Sablan. on gun charge Palacios: Ask Saipan Diamond Hotel By Ferdie de la Torre Variety News Staff -first before .. A MAN was convicted in Supe­ Ja~hig_ ·:er9~~t:f~,:·, Plumeria Restaurant riorCourt forcarrying a gun with­ out an identification card in 1997. THECHAIRofthe House Com­ SfflJORO Presiding Judge Edward I mittee on Labor and Immigra­ I Manibusan said the imposition of .I tion is calling on all employers sentence for defendant John Jo­ to remind their Chinese work­ I' seph V. Salas shall be suspended .,, ers not to take fruits and veg­ I for a period of five years. I etable from private farms and Following a plea agreement, gardens. Sunday Brunch Buffet Manibusan placed Salas on five Rep. Herman T. Palacios (R­ years' probation and required him Prec. 1, Saipan) said there may May 09, 16, 23 & 30 to perform 192 hours of commu­ have been a "misunderstanding nity work service and pay $200 of local customs and traditions" fine. on the part of certain Chinese 11 :00 am to 2:00 pm The judge said judgment of con­ workers due to the "language viction shall be vacated upon suc­ barrier." cessful completion of the tenns Palacios said he is requesting and conditions. employers to remind their work­ 10% LOCAL DISCOUNT Salas was charged with carry­ ers to ask permission from the ing a firearm without an ID card farm owners before taking their ,, and illegal possession of firearm produce. Adults and ammunition. -I Otherwise, he added, there Each offense carries a maxi­ could be "unnecessary confron­ $20.00 tations" leading to "bad feel­ mum penalty ofup to five years' imprisonment and $5,000 fine or ings" between the local and both. Chinese communities. Salas and counsel Assistant "This is a small island, and Kids 4-12 yrs. Public Defender Masood it's important that we all re­ $10.00 Karimi pour entered a plea agree­ spect each others customs and ment with the government repre­ ways," Palacios said. sented by Assistant Atty. Gen. "By doing so, we can con­ All you can eat &all you can drink Sapporo mini can Kevin Lynch. tinue to enjoy the many benefits "'C,.,,o,,,.ntrrin_u_ed-.-o.,-n=-=pa=-g=-e=-35""' ofliving in a multicultural soci- ety," he said. (zd) FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999 ·-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-9 Saipan, Tinian arrivals up DOF reviews $2.3M Y2K funding By Haldee V. Eugenio ment Project Report. em Marianas College accounting Department of Public Safety; Transportation. By Haidee V. Eugenio a seven percent to 38,451 growth arrival and a 92 percent increase berof visitors as it welcomed 135 from mere 37,065 recorded dur­ Variety News Staff · Bob Webb, CNMI special as­ system. $142,090 for the Department of Although the DOI is yet to as­ Variety News Staff in Saipan visitors for April, com­ in Korean arrivals. visitors last month, compared to ing the same month last year. THE U.S. Department of Interior sistant for telecommunications, Four more agencies requested Public Health; $126,800 for Pub­ certain the actual amount of fund­ SAIP AN arrivals registered its pared to the same period last year. Of any industry in the CNMI, only 35 in April 1998. April is the second month for is currently reviewing CNMI's yesterday disclosed the DOI is the following: $245,85b for the lic Utilities; and $71,095 for Continued on page 35 second increase in April after 19 "This growth from Saipan con­ the tourism business is the hard­ Meanwhile, Rota - which is CNMI to witness a positive $2.3 million funding request to expected to decide immediately months of decline due to the Asian tributed to the island's overall est hit by the Asian economic touted as haven for eco-tourism growth in arrivals, the first being address technology problems as­ whether to grant the CNMI the economic crisis. growth," MV A said, adding that crisis as its prime markets include enthusiasts. - experienced a 38 in March with a marginal two sociated with the Year2000com­ whole amount it requested or just Records from the Marianas the increase was fuelled by a mere Japan, Korea and Taiwan. percent decline due to losses from percent increase. 'puter glitch, commonly known as portions of it given the limited Visitors Authority (MVA) reveal two percent decline in Japanese Tinian attracted a larger num- the U.S. (41 percent) and Japan The FYTD arrivals, however, Y2K. budget and time for the project. (32 percent) markets. is still 12 percent lower than the A recent report prepared by the "We expect the Interior to de­ From I, 147 visitors in April arrivals recorded during the U.S. Department of Agriculture cide on it in a couple of weeks; 1998, Rota arrivals went down to same period last fiscal year. Graduate School for the Interior they cannot be late on this,'.' Webb 708 last month. MVA 's conservative arrival noted the CNMI's high aware­ said, referring to the date-sensi­ MVA reported a total of39,294 target for fiscal year 1999 is ness of Y2K issues, and most of tiveness of addressing the tech­ visitors in April, up by six percent 520,000. its major agencies have been nology problem. building towards Y2K compli­ Webb also expressed hopes that ance over the past year. the federal government will be "As a result of the recognition able to appropriate enough amount of the issues and general good of funding for the CNMI. management, the remaining costs Under the $2.3 million request, of remediation of most of these $1.3 million will go to govern­ systems has either already been ment operations covering the Pub­ absorbed in the operating budget lic School System's accounting, or are relatively small," said the tax system, Retirement Fund ac­ report, entitled Insular Year 2000 counting system, Nutrition As­ rt shoes, Assessment and Skills Develop- sistance Program, and the North- · bags&

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Housing allowance for Montag &Caldwell IN.VESTMENT COUNSEL non-locals may be cut By Aldwin R. Fajardo stead of accommodating them in Variety News Staff government buildings would help Montag & Caldwell is proud to serve HOUSING allowance of civil ser­ alleviate the Commonwealth's Saipan vice employees hired from out­ depleting resources. side the Northern Marianas could Tenorio explained that the move MPLT~ be trimmed down particularly is not only aimed at trimming when they start moving out of the down the government's man­ . and we look forward once again to government's housing facilities, power-related expenses but to also visiting your beautiful island in June according to Gov. Pedro P. allow off-island hires the oppor­ for the annual meeting Tenorio. tunity to get themselves a place But it will depend on the cur­ where they would feel comfort­ A;,ONE SHOES BLDG. rent average of apartment rental able at. BEACH ROAD., SUSUPE We are a large-cap growth investment fees in the islands, said Tenorio. The CNMI chief executive manager with a rich history of serving He added that rental fees have pointed out that buildings or hous­ In preparation of our l st Anniversary ... been declining since the onset of ing units owned by the govern­ our clients since 1945 the Asian financial contraction ment had been constructed ages TABLE PRICES HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO $5.00 due to the increasing number of ago and that most of them need • FOR THE 8" TABLES AND $6.00 FOR THE 9" Our portfolios contain the stocks of such vacancies. immediate repair which would ~ TABLES ALL NIGHT, EVERY NIGHT! '.•·.··.. •·.·'.·.•.·.. · The governor said legislators cost more than granting off-is­ ••••••••••••• well-known U.S. Companies as Coca-Cola, are now reviewing the average land hires cash-equivalents. OUR V.I.P. DRAWING FOR MAY WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JUNE 2ND. BRING IN YOUR - Microsoft, Pfizer, the Gap and Walt Disney. rental of private buildings or apart­ Tenorio said renovation of the - ·6 ~ RECEIPTS TO BE TRADED IN FOR ENTRY ments since monthly housing al­ existing structures would be too COUPONS. YOU NEED NOT PRESENT TO WIN. lowance of government workers costly and restrictive in a way that We have outperformed the market over who will be asked to go to private the current level of government For local residents of Guam and CNMI the past 3, 5, 10 and 15 years sector housing will be based on revenues is not enough to fund 20% discount This rate valid from May 28 to June 1, 1999 the existing market rate. such an undertaking. at all food & "The Legislature will base the Public Health Secretary Joseph Call for reservations: MONTAG & CALDWELL, INC, beverage outlets DEBRA BUNDE COMSUDES, CFA allowance on the average rental Kevin Villagomez has disclosed 649-0101 from Guam/ 234-7976 from CNMI fees for private housing. I think 3455 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE SUITE 1200 that all off-island hires like doc­ Or contact your local travel agent ATLANl'A, GEORGIA 30326-3248 they are reviewing it now," he tors, nurses and other medical staff (404) 836·71 25 FACSIMILE: (404) 836-7230 told reporters yesterday. of the department have been be­ Email: [email protected] E·MAIL: [email protected] He pointed out that proposals ing asked to either move out of VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.pacificislandsclub.com to grant off-island public sector dilapidated government housing employees housing allowance in- Continued on page 35 10-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-11 PM Rate of common crimes dips Couple gets 133-mo. Vietnam steps into By Rene P. Acosta · The agency does not have com- Slippery floor triggers lawsuit Variety News Staff pilation on the more serious crimes jail sentence for 'ice' INDEX crimes dipped a little bit in of murder and homicide as well as By Ferdie de la Torre the insurer of National Office Sup­ her general health. Hillblom project dispute the end of 1997 when compared to rape and kidnapping since it does Variety News Staff ply. Aldan had to seek medical, By Ferdie de la Torre randomdrugtest,andobeycrimi­ the official figure of the same pe- have records. A WOMAN yesterday sued the Plaintiff said the accident hap­ hospital, and surgical attention By Ferdie de la Torre mittee to complete the award to construction and development Variety News Staff nal laws. riod inl 996, the Criminal Justice Based on the official 3,136 total National Office Supply Store pened on the front entrance of the and had to undergo a major op­ Variety News Staff BGCC pursuant to a ruling of of 18-hole Phan Thiet Golf THE FEDERAL Court yester­ Before the judge announced the Planning Agency had revealed in number of crimes reported during were after she allegedly fractured National Office Supply's Store eration in an attempt to have her TIIE VIETNAM Prime Minister the Appeal Court of the People's Course located in Phan Thiet day sentenced a couple to a com­ sentence, the couple and its statistics. the last half of 1996, the figure her hip when she fell down at the along Beach Road in Garapan on fractured hip repaired, Lawlor has stepped into the legal dispute Supreme Court. Town. bined 133 months' jail term and Jacquelineapologiz.edtothecourt Basedontheagency'sdata,three trickled down to 2,942 during the establishment's "slippery" en­ May 8, 1998. said. · between a Thailand-based con­ The government official as­ PTC suspended the contract placed another woman in five for committing the offenses and of the island's top five crimes same period of 1997. trance. Lawlor in the complaint stated "National Office Supply was struction firm and Larry signed the Ministry of Justice and turned over the project to years' probation in connection promised "not to do it again." namely, criminal mischief, bur- 'This was made possible by the Tomoko Aldan, through coun­ that Aldan while proceeding to the negligent in having constructing Hillblom's company operating guide and control the enforcing another firm, prompting BGCC with a 1998 drug trafficking Munson ordered the couple to glary, and theft, had plummeted slight decrease in the number of sel Paul A. Lawlor, sought dam­ store, she slipped and fell heavily the entranceway to its store using the late businessman's multi­ proceeding, said the documents to sue demanding for damages. charges. start serving the jail term on June down during the last six months of theft and burglary cases which has ages for negligence against de­ to the surface of the entranceway, an inappropriate surfacing mate­ million projects in the country. dated May 20, I 999. The court issued a decision in US District Court for the NMI 17 upon the defendants' request 1997. among the highest figure in 1996. fendant Sun and Surf, Limited, "thereby suffering the injuries, rial and on an inclining plane According to documents ob­ The People's Supreme Court favor of BGCC, but the ruling Judge Alex R. Munson ordered to settle some personal problems. This, with the exception of as- The statistics also showed that doing business as National Of­ damage and loss." when the defendant knew, or tained by the Variety yesterday, in Vietnam has issued a final was appealed several times. As Rizalinda L. Remoket to spend The three defendants along with saultanddisturbingthepeacecases more than half of the crime re- fice Supply. The lawyer said plaintiff experi­ should have known that said Prime Minister Phan Van Kai order requiring Hill bl om 's firm a result, the case has been 87 months' imprisonment. Felix I. Remoket and Daniel A. which were officially reported to ported, except criminal mischief Aldan also included as defen­ enced a fractured right hip, loss of material caused the surface to be issued an opinion in favor of Phan Thiel Golf Links and Club dragged on for more than three Munson also sentenced Atalig were charged with con­ have picked up during the year and disturbing the peace cases dant Century Insurance Co., Ltd., bodily function, and impairment of slick and slippery," he pointed out Bangplee Golf Course Con­ Co., Ltd. (PTC) to pay $966,080 years in different courts. Rizalinda's husband, Johnny I. spiracytocommitimportationand indicated. Continued on page 34 struction Co., Ltd. (BGCC). in losses to BGCC. Tony C.P. Ng, managing di­ Remoket, to 46 months in jail. distribution of "ice" and importa­ The prime minister, the pa­ PTC signed with BGCC in rector for BGCC, has urged for The judge handed a probation tion of controlled substance. pers said, asked the chairman of 1994 a package contract investigation into Hillblom 's sentence to the couple's co-de­ In addition, Johnny and Atalig Binh Thuan Province's Com- amounting to $5.6 million for company in Vietnam. fendant Jacqueline Aichi were charged with distribution of Remoket who admitted the of­ controlled substance. fense of misprision of a felony The Remokets signed a plea (for not reporting importation of agreement with the government ·'ice"). Atalig was found guilty during Munson said while in jail, the a jury trial and is awaiting the Remoketcouple shall participate sentencing. The sentencing of in a drug treatment program ap­ Felix was set today. proved by the Board of Prisons. Court documents showed that The sentence, according to the last April 24, defendants Felix, judge, is appropriate considering Rizalinda, Johnny and Atalig im­ the huge amount of "ice" seized ported 20 grams of "ice." from the defendants and to deter Rizalinda arranged the source other individuals who might oth­ of supply in the Philippines while erwise be inclined to use CNMI Johnny remitted funds to the Phil­ for drug distribution. ippines and picked up the "ice" Meanwhile,Jacquelinewasre­ from shipping company DHL. quired during the probation pe­ Felix lent his vehicle to pick up riod to perform 200 hours com­ and deliver the drugs. He also munity work service, submit to Continued on page 33

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12-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-13 Guam airport is Y2K test case Dandan school gears for SY 2000 By Louie C. Alonso dents Elementary School, Oleai El­ Variety News Staff Vicente classroom, we brought Variety News Staff (GIAA) board meeting, airport port is close to compliance," The FAA officials, in turn, in­ left for the Guam airport to be According to DES Principal ementary School, William S. it over here. So the lessons went THE GUAM International Air­ officials said an FAA team was GIAA Executive Manager Gerald formed GIAA that come Dec. 31, fully Y2K-compliant. THE present school year has Frances Taimanao, the school Reyes Elementary School and yet to close but the new Dandan on and it didn't· bother the port will be the focus of attention recently on Guam to check Yingling said. 1999, FAA and the rest of the "We 're still determining the administration has already iden­ Koblerville Elementary School. classes at all," Taimanao said. of the Federal Aviation Adminis­ GIAA's progress on Y2K com­ "They also asked about our se­ U.S. will be closely monitoring compliance of these two systems," Elementary School · is already tified the names of the students Students who will transfer to preparing for the next school DES has just finished admin­ tration (FAA) and the rest of pliance preparation. curity system and we briefed them the Guam airport so that if any Yingling said. who will be transfered to DES DES are those residing in be istering the make-up test for opening in August. in next school year. America on New Year's Eve. "They were concerned with the on that. We just finished testing Y2K-related problems occur, Although the airport expects the Dandan. Stanford Achievement Test 9th our security systems and they are mainland airports can immedi­ two to be made Y2K-compliant The new school is expecting During yesterday's Guam In­ Y2K issue so we briefed them and The students will come from At present, DES has 16 class­ Edition and the students are now ternational Airport Authority assured them that the Guam air- now compliant," Yingling added. ately move to correct their own soon, it has also adopted contin­ to accommodate some 421 stu- various schools such as Garapan rooms with a total of 370 stu- preparing for the mastery skills systems. gency measures to prepare for test next week. The officials also assured any eventuality. Unlike other public schools Yingling that FAA is in compli­ In a briefing paper distributed in the CNMI, the new school ance with Y2K and that there wi 11 to all U.S.airportauthorities,FAA Cherlyn Cabrera relates her did not experience difficulty be no problems with any of the warned that if not properly ad­ with the non-renewal of some airport hubs connected to Guam. dressed, the Y2K bug may create Frances Taimanao non-certified employees of the According to Yingling, only the significant problems resulting in Trinidad-Tobago experience Public School System. building automated system and the interruption of airport opera- dents from the yellow track of According to Taimano, DES ter cookies, cheese puffs, po­ strong with barely any sleep and the outbound baggage system is Continued on page 34 San Vicente Elementary School. has enough staff where it will tato chips, muffins and coke. aching feet from wearing super ENTER TO WIN Taimanao said the transition not participate in the teachers For women who have to watch high heels all day and night," their weight, Cabrera says it "is period of the yellow track stu­ job fair next month. she says. dents to the new school was scary." The capital improvement But Cabrera is not complain­ very smooth. JVCMXV508 ::9:d:;' "You'd think they feed us only projects in DES, Taimanao ing .. "Whatever instructional ma­ Video CD $4}A/'!'7i' ···. with fruits, but no. They test our added, is expected to be com­ '.::::.;,"-: :.:)-·:·.:,? ., "Mostly it's been wonderful," terials we are using in the San 795 Karaoke Music System will power which is not that pleted next month. she says. (Mar-Vic C. Munar)

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BDC to hold small business workshop JOETEN MOTORS By Rene P-Acosta the center's conference room and Variety News Staff will kick off the Small Business THE BUSINESS Development Development Month. · Center of the Northern Mariana In a press statement, the BDC College is holding a monthly said its main purpose is to "present workshop for prospective small to entreprenuers what services the businesses be ginning June. B DC provides and the importance The workshop is part ofBDC's of planning." effort to helpfuuire business own­ For starter, the statement said All Nissans, Fords and Honda-s,fric.•...... · .. e... ,· ...·.d to. Move_,! ers gain insights on the audience will hear something ' " ' entreprenuership. about being an entreprenuer, its The seminar is patterned after risks and rewards, and in evaluat­ the same workshop being admin­ ing a business idea including com­ 1999.5 NISSAN PATHFINDER HONDA CIVIC istered every Friday by the Uni­ ing up with a good business plan. versity of Guam through its Small The workshop which will be Business Development Center held monthly will be conducted which has been attracting a good by BDC's two staff consultants number of participants. Eric Plinske and Dirk Sharer. The first session themed "The timing is right for this ''Thinking about Starting Your workshop as it leads into the 2nd Own Business" will be held on Annual Business Expo which is June 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Continued on page 16

Stella Wang, representing the staff of Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino presents Neil Clark, INS acting officer in charge of Tinian, the donated goods for the Chinese immigrants held on Tinian. Dynasty donates to IDigrants THE STAFF ofTinian Dynasty purchase 520 sets of sports ferings (Tinian Dynasty) bought Hotel & Casino donated cloth­ shorts and polo shirts. for them," said Clark. "It's go­ FORD CONTOUR Do you need a ing and personal items to the Stella Wang, the assistant per­ ing to be a great help in assist­ NISSAN SENTRA Chinese refugees on Tinian last sonnel manager and the staff ing the needs of these Chinese Wednesday. representative of Tinian Dy­ refugees." According to a news release nasty, presented the goods to Tinian Dynasty has also been · from Dynasty, the money was Neil Clark, the INS Acting Of­ recognized for making contri­ collected first from the staff ficer In-Charge in Tinian on butions toward the local com­ Lifeline) members ofTinian Dynasty and behalf of the Chinese refugees. munity especially aiding youth Get the home phone your was then sent to Hong Kong to "We truly appreciate the of- programs. 10.5 o/o* APR famHy needs. FINANCING If you are over 18 and currenily receiving any GES Students of the Week of these benefits: • Supplementary So,cial Security Ins uranee Federal Public Ho1Using -,dR/D6ESTOllE Assistance or Section 8 ;·,; TIRES ,1.'",, • Food Stamps • Medicaid April Crisostomo, sixth grade Florence Mizutani, fifth grade Jessie Mae Sonoda, second • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance from Mr. Roberts' class was se­ from Ms. Riva's class is a"Student grade from Mrs. Weimer and ON AUTOMOTIVE PARTS, PAINTS, LUBRICANTS, lected as Student of the Week of the Week''becauseofthemany Ms. Aldan's class always has a FOR ONLY by her classmates. She is a .characteristics she possesses. good attitude. She is helpful, ACCESSORIES AND MARINE PRODUCTS You are qualified popular because she is helpful She is hard-working, cheerful and kind, smart and very respon­ to receive single-line to her classmates and teacher. portrays a positive attitude. sible. Jessie loves to read and write stories. telephone service $19 ,: c~~t\/;l FREE MOUNTING & BALANCING PER MONTH Ck::Vt:J \u !J AUTOMOTIVE. '~,-_,,,_,_,....._.~ '·~-..--~"_..,...,._L,.,., •• -"•• Telephone service ensures you have access to emergency services, PRODUCTS including [111 and access to operator and directory assistance. New Lileline subscribers can have their service connected through :S:ONDA 1'1 ,., : ,,, the special Link-Up program ·• ,1., POWER PRODUCT & MARINE • Get a $30 discount on installation POWER PRODUCT & MARINE • Pay the balance on the installation charge over 12 months interest tree .

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.,_1,_"1-,,, '.'.I ,_·· ..' l_f1"_!A~l~:r-,IAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-17 According to CRM: Palau has used up over 34% of Compact money cue ready to submit MVA to repair park By Eileen 0. Orelro the rest of the year. For the Variety Total cash withdrawn from the new desalination RFP KOROR (Palau Horizon) UMDA funds stood at $1.3 mil­ By Jojo Dass facility. The government has already used lion, or 40 percent of the total Variety News Staff Sablan said the engineers were staircase at Grotto 34 percent of the total funds from allotted amount of $3.25 million. THE COMMONWEALTH Utili­ tasked to make recommendations the Compact of Free Association The BNT report also indicated By Jojo Dass visitors." said acting CRM Direc­ The Grotto Park, according ties Corp. (CUC) is set to submit a on the "best and right-sized (de­ (COFA),UMDAandK-BBridge that total cash drawdown from Variety News Staff tor Peter Barias. in an interview. toanMVAadvisory,isa"beau­ proposed request for proposal on a in the first halfoffiscal year 1999, the national government's cur­ salination) plant" THE MARIANAS Visitors Au­ The landing area of the stairs, tiful sunken pool connected to water desalination project before the Bureau of National Treasury rent account already reached more Sablan said CUC has opted to thority (MV A) is upgrading the according to the proposal. will the sea by underwater pas­ its Board for approval, according has reported. than half of the appropriated ask its engineers to study the matter Grotto Sunken Pool tourist site likewise be increased. sages." to CUC Executive Director Timo­ The Ministry of Administration amount pegged at $3.54 million. followingoppositionraisedbycon­ in Marpi to make it more user­ The move is part of ongoing "The sunlight shinning on the thy Villagomez. has appropriated $44.48 million This figure comprised more sumers about the increased bills friendly. MV A efforts to develop and up­ ocean outside," MVA said, In an interview, Villagomez said total compact, UMDA and K-B than 50 percent of the total ap­ they will be having should a desali­ The move came following the grade the commonwealth's tour­ "gives the Grotto Park water its the utility agency is now "fine­ nation plant is finally put into place. Bridge settlement funds for the propriated amount of $7 mil­ approval by the Coastal Re­ ism facilities. deep blue color during the day." tuning" the proposal to ensure that Sablan expressed hopes that with whole fiscal year of 1999, $15.44 lion. source Management (CRM) of Sometime last year, MV A hired The MV A however warns the project complies with existing the advancement in desalination million of which had been with­ The national government had :i required permit MV A applied a contractor that developed a tourists and local frolickers commonwealth and federal gov­ technology a plant may now cost drawn in the first two quarters of also withdrawn $1.92 million Timothy Villagomez for. jogger's lane that stretches from alike to refrain from swimming ernment regulations. less than it used to be some three this year. from its investment earnings Specifically. MVA will be the Last Command Post up to out into the ocean as it may b~ "We will present it over to the committee on the desalination years ago or when the first RFP For FY 1999, the government during the six-month period. A contracting a form to do repair Suicide Cliff in Marpi. difficult to swim back due to Board. We are preparing a request project headed by former CUC was issued under the previous allotted $9.362 million funds for total of $83,332 worth of funds jobs on the staircase leading The lane has different equip­ the string currents and the pow­ forproposal, makingsomechanges Board chair Benjamin Sablan for administration's water emergency the K-B bridge project, but only from this source remained un­ down to the Grotto park. - ment situated along the sides for erful surge of water roaring and fine-tuning it to make sure that review. task force. $3.89 million had been used up as touched. "Those stairs over there have joggers to use. back and forth the park. it is in compliance with CNMI an earlier interview, Sablan CUC has tied up with the US of the end of March 31 this year. Data also showed that funds In deteriorated over time and needs However, observers said the The Grotto Park is one of Geological Survey il)volving the A total of $5.47 million worth withdrawn from the rules and regulations," said disclosed that a team of foreign co be rebuilt for safety of the lane is seldom used by joggers. Continued on page 34 Villagomez. engineers was working on coming drilling of at least IO water wells to of funds has to be expended for government's special block He added that a finalized RFP up with a proposal for a low-cost, address Saipan 's growing need for grants already reached will likewise be sent to the steering state-of-the-art water desalination the time being. $990,000, almost half of the to­ tal $2 million appropriated for the whole year. . It would be noted that tliere Bid to exempt Palau state from procurement law AMERICA'S LEADING was no cash drawdown made in By MALOU L. SAYSON get bill. During earlier deliberations ment expended close to energy production, communi­ For the Variety Senate Committee Chairman at the Senate, Section 10. $400,000 for building the new PRIVATE LENDER cations, maritime surveillance, KOROR (Palau Horizon)­ on Resources and Development Amendment to retroactively capital state building using Real Estate Secured Commercial Loans military option, and educational There is an attempt at the Palau Roman Yano told Palau Hori­ exempt appropriation for proceeds from the Palau Or­ Up to 60% loan to value special grant. Senate sneak in a new provi­ zon that at first he did not notice Ngeremlengui State. office ganic farms. $4,000,000 to $300,000,000 In a related development. to­ sion which seeks to retroac­ the last minute insertion made building from procurement law, But the state government 1-3 wk. Closing• 1-5 yr. Tenn tal accounts receivables for the tively exempt Ngeremlengui until he paid attention to a Stand­ according to Yano, was non­ asked the Olbiil Era Kelulau Land Development. Acquisitions. national government stood at governor from the procure­ ing Committee Report submit­ existent. to appropriate some $150,000 Workouls. Bankruptcies over $6 million. This figure ment law of the Republic in a ted to Senate President Isidoro Yano noted that the after said capitol building was CONTACT: includes receivables for the hos­ controversial supplement bud- Rudimch last May 18. Ngeremlengui State govern- Continued on page 34 [email protected] pital that are dated back to FY 1995. BNT Director Elbuchel Sadang explained that the total amount of receivables for U.S. Federal Grants and Department oflnteriorCapital Improvement Projects is mostly for the K-B Bridge temporary project and various water and sewer projects. There were also equipment purchased for the hospital as well water and sewer operations in which we are currently work­ ing with the appropriate agen­ Celebrating l st OPEIVllVG AIVN"IVERSARY cies to collect what is owed to the national government, Sadang said. May 2 8, 1998 • Happy Hours 6:00 pm to I 0:00 pm Sadang further reported that total encumbrances or funds re­ served for goods or services which have not been delivered or rendered amounted to $5.336 million. This large amount, according to Sadang, was due to major projects funded with COPA money and contracted out to vendors. BDC . . . Continued from page 14 MEMORIAL DAV currently being organized and Monday May 31, 1999, 9:00 a.m. fo 4:00 p.m. scheduled for the last three weeks AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK in June on Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. For that reason, we rec­ IDNY OMAS i:,Ji.Joeten Motor Company, Inc. ommend that people interested in Mobilons ll~TDMOUJLl'.i,/lL('.io.f'/lITTSC,:-,1.ll\loU-;;..;____ _ Your unfair cictvanfago • FAMOUS FOR RIP,,.<; • ,,,, ••. learning about what it takes to open a business call the BDC to MICROL <®> TARO SUE CORP• reserve a seat as soon as pos­ • pan CORP. PHIL GOODS ·~boto sible," the consultants said. ')fi)! Lab Since, it has been an interactive lJ..lit:I ,1 1·,:11 l'I I-., ~- workshop, the BOC said the par­

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18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 . FRIDAY, MAY 2s, 1999 -MARIANAS v ARIETY Nriws AND vIEws-19 Search still on for Gls' remains Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Hotel & Restaurant Supplies By Giff Johnson ments from Guadalcanal to the because the Japanese were run­ For the Variety SAIPAN OFFICE TINIAN OFFICE sue stalled for months within south. But from the outset, the ning out of food under pressure Tel: (670) 235-5572/4 Tel: (670) 433-0252 By Giff Johnson HONOLULU-AteamofU.S. Air Force's refusal snags new Micronesia flights the military bureaucracy - insertion of the Marines on of American attacks, he noted, Fax: 235-5573 Fax (670) 433-0252 For the Variety military investigators left an iso­ E-mail: [email protected] Sales • Service • Installation called for help from Hawai'i's Makin went badly, the result of adding that the Japanese "con­ HONOLULU -The bad news is planning to launch new air Secretary of Defense to provide mail and cargo traffic has often lated Pacific atoll today (Tues­ Congressional delegation in rough seas and equipment mal­ sidered this an honorable way for travelers living in the service to this central Pacific the service to Aloha Airlines, it been bottlenecked from Hono­ day) empty handed after a three functions, reported an official for a soldier to die." Marshall Islands and Federated region -to refuel at its Johnston lulu to the islands. Washington. King indicated Why gamble when it will do it. week search failed to turn up account of this Marine Corps Among the survivors in the States of Micronesia is that the Island military facility. Start-up of weekly air service Johnston, where the U.S. mili­ . that the reason the Air Force the remains of 21 Marines who incursion against a Japanese gar­ Marine raider group that at­ U.S. Air Force does not want to The good news is that the Air connecting Honolulu with tary is in the final stages of had responded was the result of were killed in a raid on a Japa­ rison stationed on the coral atoll. tacked Makin was President comes to your air ~ allow Aloha Airlines - which Force says if it's ordered by the Majuro, Kwajalein and Pohnpei incinerating World.War II vin­ "immense pressure from the nese base in 1942. While the Americans briefly Franklyn D. Roosevelt's son, a has been delayed by at least two tage nerve gas and chemical Marshall Islands, (Hawai 'i ) Despite testimony from five took Makin from the Japanese, major. months - and may be put-off weapons, is located nearly mid­ Senator Daniel Inouye, and the conditioning needs?~ elder residents of Makin Atoll it cost the Marines the lives of The attack on Makin may have even further - because of the way between Hawai'i and the Secretary of Defense." King indicated that Aloha's in the Republic of Kiribati - 30 men. The withdrawal of the played a part in the subsequent unwillingness of the Air Force Marshall Islands. Because including several who said they With Lennox Air Conditioners quality, revised target date of July for raider party after two days was decision by the Japanese mili­ to follow a directive of the De­ Aloha operates Boeing737s, the had participated in the burial of so disorganized that it wasn't tary to heavily fortify such is­ starting the service is still pos­ performance and dependability is a fense Department issued in Feb­ ability to refuel at Johnston is the American Marines in 1942 until after the war-more than land bases as Tarawa Atoll, now sible if the Secretary of Defense ruary that grants two additional essential to the new route. - a team of officials from the three years later - that the the capital of Kiribati, "the scene sure thing! issues an order to the Air Force ~ stop-offs at Johnston for Aloha "It's not a positive answer as Central Identification Labora­ Marine Corps discovered "that of a costly amphibious assault this week, an action that is ex­ Airlines. to when we 'II start the service," tory in Honolulu were unable to nine of the (30) missing raiders later in the war," reported the pected. The Marshall Islands govern­ Jim King, Aloha's vice presi­ locate any bones despite an ex­ had been left alive on the is­ official account of the battle. Units available from~ ment and local business com­ dent for marketing and devel­ "I understand that the Secre­ haustive excavation of a large land," the account reported. The historical account noted LXCM tary of Defense will order the 9,000 BTU - 60,000 BTU munity has warmly welcomed opment, said in Honolulu today area, Lt. Col. Kevin Krejcarek, With the help of native Makin that "despite the trumpeted suc­ Air Force (to provide refueling Aloha's plan to to become the (Monday) of the Air Force let­ a public affairs officer with the islanders, the nine managed to cess of the (Makin). operation, services for Aloha)," King said. first U.S.-based carrier to com­ ter. But, he said, at least the Air U.S. Pacific Command in Ho­ evade capture for about two the Navy never again attempted He is hopeful that will happen pete with Continental Force has put its position on paper nolulu, said today. weeks after the Japanese re-took to use submarines to conduct later this week, so the Honolulu­ Micronesia in more than 12 so there is something to respond "Five old timers said they the atoll. · raids behind enemy lines." years on this island hopper route. to. based airline can get service go­ MAYSP!C\ALS\ Located at the 1st Floor, knew where the burial site was, They were eventually captured Krejcarek said that the De­ ing within two months. Paradise Hotel (Across CHC) Garapan, Saipan Since Continental reduced ser­ The Air Force letter was issued but no remains were discov­ by the Japanese soldiers who ar­ fense Department's Central "We'd like to make it in July," Tel.: 233-9875 • 2517 • Fax: 235-9875 vice to just two flights weekly · late last week after Aloha - tired ered," Krejcarek said. Makin is rived shortly after the withdrawal Identification Laboratory, he said. 'That depends on bow last year, passenger travel and of seeing the landing rights is- the northern-most atoll in the of the raider group to reestablish which is currently sponsoring 48,000 BTU quickly they respond (to the Air $2,809 Kiribati group, about 2,300 Japanese control on Makin. investigations for the remains Force). If the DOD comes back miles southwest of Honolulu. of American soldiers in Ko­ this week, we can probably still The nine Marines were taken to N. The 21 Marines were part of Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall rea and Germany, will continue do July." 60,000 BTU $2,998 raider group sent into Makin Islands and beheaded a short time to investigate the location of the Earlier this month, a survey Atoll in the former Gilbert Is­ later, Krejcarek said . burial area on Makin Atoll. .team from Aloha flew one of the Whether another dig will be .*Includes Basic Installation . earner's Boeing737 aircraft to its lands by two navy submarines The killing of the nine at three planned new Micronesian in August 1942 with the objec­ Kwajalein - scene of bloody scheduled on Makin will de­ pend on what new information destinations to prepare for the tives of destroying the Japanese fighting in 1944 and now a cen­ .1 VISA I they can learn from eyewit­ weekly air service. "The intent of installation and diverting Japa­ ter for anti-ballistic missile test­ nesses on the atoll, he said. the visit," King said, "was for the nese attention and reinforce- ing by the U.S. - was likely • survey team to see what it needs to do to start the service." · He indicated that the airline would need to provide training in a variety of areas, including tick­ eting, ground handling and other airline procedures. While most BANK OF SAIPAN. of these areas are routine, local \ .. ground staff will need to become ~..;.·.. l • "' i / .. ·'~- ~.- ''-~-·" . familiar with Aloha's procedures --~> ...... _ and equipment in order to provide service, he said. King said that survey team found no major ob­ stacles to starting service during its visit to Majuro, Kwajalein and "Crowing with the CommoliWeaJth-,r Pohnpei. Korea Micha.Jih.ol Cb.amJber Orchestra Saipan Cmcert Highest CD Rates in the Commonwealth

• Fundraising for the 8th CNMI Student's Cultural Exchange program to Korea by Saipan Junior Chamber. '· June 5, 1999 THE SAIPAN SDA Pacific Date: Winds will be performing their Time: 2:00 p.m. Cl st performance) • 8:00 p.m. (2nd performance) annual spring concert on May 29, Place: Diamond Hall, Diamond Hotel Saturday at 7:30 pm. · This delightful musical concert Tickets: Student $10.00 (up to high school only) • Adult $15.00 will be held at the SDA center on Quartermaster Road, Chalan Lau Lau, Saipan. Ticket Sale: LA Tax Free Shop, Morning Glory, Music And, San Jose Market, Open a one year certificate of deposit. For each $1,000 of deposit, Selections will include pieces ~- Dolphins Wholesale, Dr. Jack, XO Market, Alpha Market. from Movie Soundtracks, Broad­ • receive a choice of $20 in: ~":-'-".., way, Classical and Jazz musical ;;i;'::;~\-.y.; ?.<:::. World Tour & Travel v Free Gas from M@bff styles. v Free Food and Drinks from Admission is free. v Free phone card from Auspice: f saipan Junior Chamber Management: P-Art Music Friends of the e Open a savings account for $500 or more and receive a Cooperation: KACV TV, Korean Community News, Happy Day News Museum meet 20th anniversary Bank of Saipan T-Shirt. Assistance: LA Tax Free Shop, Morning Glory, Electric World, Koe Poong, THE FRIENDS of the Museum Sang Ji Rent-A-Car, Wushin Gas, Shell Dandan, Music And. will have its Organizational meet­ e For any deposit receive a promotional extravaganza raffle ticket. ing at the Museum tomorrow, Sat­

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• '' J.~~-. ·11 ·' ,._,,,.;,! 20-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 ;, Vanuatu happy with ~~. Jj]lsewhere in the Pacific . World Bank report: state bank restructure PORT VILA (Pacnews)-The ficial visit to the bank's new pre­ New- Fiji PM to ask banks Vanuatu Government is happy mises in the capital, Port Vila. Palau not investment-friendly with the positive transfonnation Molisa is confident the bank By MALOU L. SA YSON of the state-owed National Bank has established a sound base that to lo-wer housing loan rates to look close! y into and consider tors; while very little has occurred construction, 7 .0 percent in agri­ the quantity and quality of for­ Far the Variety of Vanuatu since new managers will help it grow. the recommendations made which in manufacturing or export re­ culture, and 7.0 percent in other eign investment on the island. SUVA(Pacnews)-Fiji'snewly per cent. as good corporate citizens were appointed six months ago as The state bank's new Manag­ KOROR (Palau Horizon) - include the formulation of an in­ lated activities. endeavors. · The IFC-WB strongly called elected Prime Minister Mahendra "On term deposits, I'm told that realise they have a social re­ part of a major restructure of the ing Director, Ken McArthur, The growth offoreign investments formal working group to address Since January 1997, there have The IFC-WB Report thus for the replacement of current Chaudhry will meet with senior the interest rate is two per cent," sponsibilit:,, to the people." bank. briefed the Ministeron the bank's on Palau could have been dy­ the basic issues affecting Palau's been 29 FIAcs awarded, 48 per­ strongly recommended to the gov­ . regulatory approach with a regis­ banking and financial officials this he said. Prime Minister Chaudhry also The MinisterofFinance & Eco­ new Corporate Plan, which sets namic were it not for a policy investment environment. cent in tourism; 24 percent in pro­ ernment of Palau to undertake tration process for foreign inves­ week to discuss lowering interest "So, looking at the spread, I said the Government was plan­ nomic Management, Sela Molisa out its new vision, mission state- environment and an approvals The report also pointed out the fessional services, 17 percent in measures designed to maximize Continued on page 34 rates on housing loans. don't think the six per cent (inter­ ning to deliver a mini-budget made the comment during an of- __ . Continued on page 30 process that are "highly regt1la­ prevailing protectionist environ­ "I don't see why our people est on housing loans) is unrea­ that will address new policies tory, lacking in transparency, dis­ ment which is rather hurting the should be paying 11 per cent in­ sonable. I think it can be done." including the exemption of COMPUTER SERVICE AND SALES cretionary, discriminatory, time growth of investment on the is­ terest rate, it doesn't make sense," Asked by Pacnews whether Value Added Tax (VAT) from consuming, cumbersome, costly land. 1 e 100~ 0 Pure Cus,orner · he told journalists in the capital, his Government would consider basic food :items, medicine and and uncertain," according to a Though foreign investment re­ · . Satisfaction! · Suva, yesterday. bringing in regulation to force educational equipment. World Bank (WB) report. strictions are a commonplace in "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than Thlsw Prime Minister Chaudhry said financial institutions to comply He said the Government fu a document entitled "A Re­ many countries, the report has he would meet with officials from with the reduction, Chaudhry would lose close to $FJ30 mil­ view of the fuvestrnent Environ­ noted of the "shortcomings" of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji said he wouldn't regulate the lion ($US 15.9 million) in rev­ ment" of the Republic furnished Palau's restrictions which run Development Bank and the Fiji industry unless it was neces­ enue from the exemption of to the Pal.au Horizon, the current counter to the government's de­ I National Provident Fund to dis­ sary. VAT on t:hese items, but to policy environment and an ap­ velopment objectives. cuss how the interest rate can be "I hope they will exercise dis­ make-up for this it would provals process are but a "disin­ These restrictions pockmark the BEACH ROAD CHALAN LAOLAO (Next to Triple J Motors and CNMI Travel) reduced from 1 I per cent to six cipline by themselves and that tighten-up on tax collection. centive" to foreign investments. areas offoreign direct investments Phone 235-6111, Fax 235-6714 The March 1999 report pre­ (FDis}, joint ventures (Ns), du­ Samoa-PM pared by the Foreign fuvestment ration of Foreign fuvestment Ap­ Advisory Service (FIAS), a joint proval Certificates (FIACs), com­ 1999 TAGAMAN Triathlon tells students: service of the International Fi­ pulsory bank deposits and addi­ E:IJ"<~!C>I J Quit smoking nance Corporation and the World tional investment conditions. Organizing Co~ttee International School Bank (IFC-WB), was submitted. The report has noted that since APIA (Pacnews) - Samoan by FIAS Regional Program Man­ 198 I, there are over I 50 foreign Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele ager Andrew Proctor early last business permits (FBPs) or FIACs Sincerely appreciates your contribution and support towards Malielegaoi says smoking has re­ month to State Minister Sabino issued. But not all have actually sulted in a number of Samoans Anastacio for consideration. invested and a number have the success of the 10th Tagaman Triathlon admitted in hospitals and many fu turn, the state minister called ceased operating. We are now taking enrollment for on Senate President Isidoro Most foreign investments, ac­ SUMMER CLASSES more seeking medical treatment in For the school year 1999 New Zealand. Rudimch and House Speaker cording to the report, has been in The Prime Minister was address­ Ignacio Anastacio early last month the tourism or tourism related sec- First session begins from June 7 -June 30 Second Session begins from July 5 - July 28 ing college students at the opening of the Smoke free rugby union From 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. tournament He told the audience not to be Courses offered: SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS English, Math, Music, Arts and Children's Program easily misled into starting smoking (Crafts and games, PE and sports) and asked those who have taken up the habit to stop immediately. DFS Saipan Ltd. • IT&E • P-Ark • Saipan SeaWalker Tuition Fee: $100.00 per student "Some of you have long been per session consuming tobacco secretly inside Hula Girl Ice Cream • Dollar Rent A Car • MTC • PDI• Hafadai Beach Hotel ******** of classrooms during breaks, in Kinki Nippon Tourist Co. 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Tel: (670) 234-3533 • Fax (670) 234-2138 application formw Contact: 322~9000/9001 + O • 287-1134. 22-!\!ARI..\NAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28. 1999 FRIDAY, MAY 28. 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-23 T ---·~------Manila's new ties with Manila tells Beijing: US may upset China By Ruben Alabastro Nelson Navarro told Reuters. \IA'\ILA (Reuters)-1l1e sink­ This drags us automatically into spect our sovereignty' ing of a Chine,<' boat in the South the fray ... because the VFA puts us MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Clmu Sea ha, heightened ten,ions squarely into the comer of America. occurred if the Chinese fishermen house on the shoal. proving The Philippine government asked had not intruded into the area. Manila's control over it. l~tween China and rhe Philippines Our hopes of adopting an equidis­ China Wednesday not to intrude anJ reinforced M:mil:i ',; need for tant position between the two world . The rock outcrop, surrounded by Chinese oflicials say the shoal into a South China Sea shoal to rich fishing grounds, lies about 215 has belonged to them since ancient t ·.s. protection. officials and ana­ powers is shot. avoid accidents like the recent sink­ h·sts said on \Vednesdav. China has accused the Philip­ kilometers(l 30miles)offthe west­ times. ing of a Chinese fishing boat. - The expected appro;al by the pine Navy of ramming and sinking ern Philippine province of Philippine officials have sought On Sunday, a Philippine navy Philippines this week of a new one of its fishing boats near a dis­ . Zambales. international support to halt what patrol ship fired a warning shot at military accord with the United puted rock. called Scarborough Bari can said Filipinos have fished they say is China's gradual occu­ three Chinese fishing boats it State, may allay Manila's fears of Shoal. in the South China Sea atthe in the area for centuries. conducted pation of the South China Sea. Bei_iing but possibly at the price of weekend and violating Chinese sighted near Scarborough Shoal scientific studies and military live­ where some of the world's busiest and then pursued them. The patrol damaging ties with its giant com­ sovereignty and demanded com­ fire exercises. and built a light- sea lanes are located. craft collided with one of the boats munist neighbor. pensation. because of rough seas, causing it to ·111e return of U.S. forces to the Manila on Wednesday insisted it sink, Philippine Defense Secretary Philippines would strengthen the was an accident and shifted the Orlando Mercado said. GUAM MEMORIAL - ':~ :\mcrican t0ch0Id :11 a time when bbme on to China. .,~_._..~;i ,-.:, All of the Chinese fisherrnen '1", .' •:\' t ·.S.-China relations were worsen­ .. We believe that the unfortunate HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ' :J '· ,r -· • were rescued by the patrol ship and in!! after char~es in Washin!!ton of accident could have been avoided -t~/>:.r:~ BID INVITATION . ,~_ ' alleged Chi;1ese theft of U.S. had the Chinese fishermen re­ the two other boats. nucle:u· s<.:crets. spected ourterritory and our laws," "The Philippine government calls on the Chinese government to This could put a chill in our rela­ the Philippine Foreign Office said Philippine President Joseph Estrada sits on the gunner's pQsition as he tries an aTJti-aircraft rnachinegun mounted respect Philippine exercise of sov­ Bid No.(s): 021-9'J-ENIERALIBEDI!\GPR0DUCTS tions ,,ith China. political analyst in a statement. on the bow of a new Philippine Navy patrol craft during the Navy's 101 st anniversary .WedTJ,esday. . AP ereignty over Philippine territory to avoid a repeat of this unfortunate Submission: June 22 1999 @ 9:45 a.m. incident," aDepartmentofForeign Date/fime: Opening @ 10:00 a.m. RP court .. Affairs statement said. affirmsjail · On Tuesday, China condemned Place: GMHA Cafeteria Conference Room the sinking of the boat as an attack on its sovereignty and demanded sentence on Bid Forms are available for distribution at the GMHA an investigation and compensation. Defence Secretary Orlando Mercado gestures as he stresses- in a speech that the Philippines will continue to assert its sovereign right Materials Management Office. Call the office at 647-2165 for Japanese · Chinese officials summoned over a disputed shoal and will accost any intruder. AP· Philippine Ambassador Romualdo more information. ·CREDIT MANILA,Philippines (AP)-A Ong in Beijing and relayed their South China Sea that have strained building pe1manent strnctures on a CARD Philippine co~l'taffirmed Wednes­ "strong displeasure" overrhe sink­ relations between China and the reef in the Spratly Islands. another TYRONE J. TAITANO . . day its decision to sentence a Japa-. ing. Philippines. contested South China Sea area. Hospital Administrator 1:;;~:: 1!!HVi~~n nese rrum to 42 years in prison for The sinking of the Chinese boat Tensions between Beijing and Presidential spokesman Je1Ty ~/7.3f~ij i sexually molesting Filipino chil­ is the latest in a series of incidents Manila have _flared repeatedly since Barican said the accident in dren. involving te1Titorial disputes in the the mid- I99Ds, when China began Scm·borough Shoal wou Id not haw Hisayoshi Maruyama, 47, a doc­ tor from Tokyo, was convicted on Jan. 8, 1998, on seven counts of sexual molestation. He was arrested in 1991 after six children - five boys and one girl, all under 12 years of age - filed complaints ofsexual a)Juse in Pasay City in metropolitan Manila. JudgeMilagrosBezaofthePasay City Municipal Trial Court rejected Maruyama's defense as ·'mainly denials." Maruyama filed a motion for reconsideration with the Regional Trial Court, which ruled that his appeal should be decided by the original court. On Wednesday, Beza reaffirmed (APR)* her decision. There was no imme­ diate word on whether Maruyama would appeal further.

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.. " , . . '' , .. ' , ' .... '' FRIDAY, MAY 28. 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-25 2-t-\L\Rl.\N.\S \"ARIETY NEWS AND YIEWS-FRID,~~~-MA Y 28. 1999 ___ -----· Supplemental Japan 'Cut or suspend sales tax' budget said possible svote TOKYO (Reuters) - Ichiro erals have called for a tempo­ Ozawa, the head of the ruling rary suspension of the five TOKYO (Reuters)-The pos­ most likely to be re-elected uncon­ sures set to be announced on coalition's junior partner Lib­ percent tax to boost the reces­ seeking to bring forward the elec­ sibility that Japan will enact a TOKYO (Reuters) - fapan·s June 11. eral Party, said on Wednesday sion-bound economy, to be tion to quell any factional infight­ tested. supplementary budget for this ruling Libaal Democr:nic Pan) "Obuchi will be re-elected since Although the government has the government must cut or followed by a staged increase ing and to avoid a political vacuum business year cannot be entirely yet to decide whether it will \ LOP\ is I ikely to call early pany the entire party is leaning in sup­ suspend Japan's consumption in the levy. at -a time when Obuchi was faced ruled out, a top aide to the prime enact a supplementary budget 1-:aJt'rship elections. in a mm·e that port of Obuchi, who now enjoys tax to spur the economy. But the party did not insist with the task of putting the nation's minister said on Wednesday. for this business year, which :111:d, srs saiJ ,,·mIIJ result in Prime high public support ratings," said Ozawa was addressing a on the tax suspension when it economy back on track. "Tm not denying the possi­ started on April I, some cabinet \ linis1er Keizo Obuchi \ re-elec­ political analyst Kichiya regular news conference. joined the ruling Liberal Demo­ Because of the LDP's control of bility of some budgetary action members have said such a bud­ til1n :1s p:u1y pre,iJem without op­ Kobayashi. Rumours of a cut in the con­ cratic Party, which opposes the more powerful Lower House of in the future. The possibility get might be considered if it is po,ition. "Kato realises there is no chance sumption tax pushed down cutting or suspending the tax, parliament, the party president au­ shouldn't be ruled out," said aimed at addressing rising un­ .\major faction within the LOP of winning the LDP presidency Japanese government bond in the coalition in January. tomatically becomes prime minis­ Akitaka Saiki, press secretary employment. that haj been opposing an early now and sees more damage than prices and the dollar earlieron "For the Japanese economy ter. to Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Japan's jobless rate hit a k:aJershipelection has now agreed good by running," Kobayashi said. Wednesday, but the head of to recover, bold measures are Taku Yamasaki, who has also But he declined to discuss the record high 4.8 percent in March 10 mow up the September poll by "I think Kato will eventually with­ the government's Tax Com­ needed, including a reduction announced his intention to run for scale of extra spending or abom a month. Kyodonews agency as companies mired in reces­ mission told Reuters he was or suspension of the consump­ the LOP presidency and had op­ draw." whether it would be part of spe­ sion increased lay-offs and cut lchiro Ozawa reported on Wednesday. quoting Obuchi, dismissed by many ana­ not considering a cut. The Lib- tion tax," Ozawa said. posed early elections, was quoted cial employment-boosting mea- back on hiring. unnamed p:my sources. by the financial daily Nihon Keizai lysts as a lacklustre party operative The decision came during a Shimbun as saying on Wednesday, when he took power last summer, rnomin ~ meet ins! of senior mem­ "There's no need to strictly follow is enjoying a steady rise in his bers of the faction-headed by former the rules (on elections)." popularity ratings. LOP Sec reran -General Koichi While neither Kato nor Yamasaki A newspaper poll on Tuesday Kato. 1\·ho had ·declared his inten- have said they would give up their put the approval ratingforObuchi 's 1ion to run for the LOP presidency U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Foley (left) smiles while listening bids, analysts said Wednesday's cabinet at 41 percent, the highest in September. Kyodo said. to Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara during a courtesy call at the Tokyo level since the government was Metropolitan Government building Wednesday. AP moves indicated that Obuchi was Some LOP members had been formed last July. The gains have come despite a lack of any clear signs that the economy is improving, and at the top of the list of reasons for sup­ porting Obuchi's government. 21 percent said it was "for no real reason." The final schedule for the LOP election is expected to be set by Obuchi and senior LOP officials afterthe current parliamentary ses­ sion ends in June. LOPpanel delays bond·

discussions NISHI, HIROSHI a NISHI, MUTSUMI TOKYO (Reuters) - A ruling party panel studying the Japanese government bond (JGB) market has postponed a discussion with central bank officials, a source close to the panel said on Wednesday. The delay was due to a time conflict with the panel's meeting OKt, MASAHIRO& YAM"1A.Kt, TSUTOMI & with Nippon Telegraph and Tele­ OKI, AKI YAMAI.AXI, CHIEKO phone officials on Friday, the source said. The Liberal Democratic Party panel was to have met Bank of ~·9' ·~_\,._ so: j • Japan officials to discuss the possi­ "1--1' './ :'. ~ 1:_.,,·, bility of the central bank raising its ..• ouoightJGB buying operations and KUROSAWA. !ETS((V~ & SAKAKiBARA,JAKASHI & directly underwritingJGBs as well KUROSAWA, REI SAKAlaMRA. TOYOMI as buying them from the secondary market. The source told Reuters that the meeting was postponed until next week or later. but did not give a S!)ecific date. There are strong concerns in the LDP that bond yields could rise KONNO, TAKASHI & SHIRAISHI, YUZA & NAKAHIRA, SATORU & MASH\MO, TAKUYA & .SASAKI, JUNNOSUI

Samoa • • • C::~n_!i_n_ued from page 20 toilets, and back of classrooms dur­ OKADA, HIROAKI & NOGAMI, YOSHIHIIK) & HIRATA, JUNICHI & SUDA, KAZUTAKA & TONE, YOSHINOBU & MINATO, KAZUYUKI & SANAE, SASAK & MASUMi, KIMU~i'&; •· ,YAMANAKA,SEIYA& IMAZATc°,MASAYA& IMAZATO, MIYO ing the time when the teacher's OKADA, AYUMI NOGAMI, YOKO HIRATA, MICHIKO SUDA, MASAMI TONE, YUM\ MINATO, REIKO SANAE, YUICHIRO MASUMI, KEICHI YAMANAKA, MAKI . back is turned." Tuilaepa said. He said some students feel chal­ ' lenged to break every rule in the -. school because of peer pressure. ' . Tuilaepa said actor Yul Bryner :I\, '•;,_ ''?' 'J 4-;": and radio personality Pat Mamaia ffl' ,, both expressed regret at having KA!SUURA, SATORU & WAAASHINA,~rrAKA & ~ DAISUKE & SHIMAZU, KAZUYA & ASH IDA, KENICHI & KUWANA. OSAMU & BANNAI, TAKAFUMI & HASEGAWA, ATSUSHI & YAMAKI, YOSHIHIKO & started the habit before they died \CATSUURA, \CAORI NO$AMJ, MICHIKO MATS~ MINAKO SHIMAZU, YUkARI ASHIDA, MICHIKO KUWANA, TAEKO BANNAl, YUKO HASEGAWA, SEKEO YAMAKI, AKIKO from cancer. ·t.·· ··-<•-·······-··--····

FRIDAY, MAY 28, l 999 -MARIANAS VARJETY NEWS AND VJEWS-27 2b-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 Vietnam, Japan accord China JDoves alert Taiwan each other MFN status TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)-Tai­ heads as sophisticated as warning to the United States of hand to deal with the island damageTaiwan'smilitarycom­ HANOI(Reuters)-Viemarnand For Japan, the agreement is likely wanese officials said Wednes­ America's. the consequences of getting in­ militarily. mand center and cause a melt­ Japan have agreed to accord each to mean permanent waiver of a 50 day that they are watching China's gains in nuclear ca­ volved in Taiwan's affairs. Most likely that would involve down of military computers, he other Most Favoured Nation percent tariff increase on imports China's military expansion but pat:lity have many Taiwanese "It is unlikely that the Chi­ launching what he called "acu­ said. (MFN) trade status in a bid to boost that Viemam slapped on all coun­ do not believe the mainland will feeling uneasy, leading to occa­ nese communists will use puncture warfare": using ballistic "The warfare could lead to commercial ties, official media re­ tries that did not accord Hanoi with aim its nuclear warheads at the sional calls for Taiwan to de­ nuclear weapons against Tai­ and cruise missiles to precisely social chaos without killing any­ ported on Wednesday. MFN status. island. velop its own nuclear weapons. wan," Lin, also a military ex­ destroy strategic targets instead one or destroying any build­ The Thanh Nien (Youth) news­ That tariff surcharge took effect "We will stay highly alert Defense Ministry spokesman pert, told reporters. China may of wreaking widespread damage. ings," he said. paper and other dailies said the from January 1, although Viemam against any of the Chinese com­ Kung Fan-ting reiterated that not want to destroy the wealthy That strategy also involves use China is expected to master agreement would take effect from had already agreed to waive the munists' military moves," gov­ Taiwan wi II not develop nuclear island if it wishes to rule it some of computer viruses and the skills required by the new Wednesday and followed talks held increase on Japanese goods forone ernment spokesman Chen weapons. As a precaution, Tai­ day, he added. "electro-magnetic pulses" to warfare by 2010, he said. by Viemarn Prime Minister Phan year. Chien-jen said. wan will step up measures to China and Taiwan split po­ Van Khai in Tokyo last March. Two-way trade with Japan was Findings of a U.S. congres­ minimize damage in the event litically amid a civil war in 1949. Vietnamese officials and Japanese worth $2.85 billion last year from sional report accusing China of of a nuclear attack, such as bury­ China claims sovereignty over diplomats were not immediately $3 .04 billion in 1997. stealing U.S. nuclear arms se­ ing milita1y infrastructure and Taiwan and refuses to renounce available to confirm the reports. Vietnam is locked in negotia­ crets indicate that China's lead­ equipping troops with radiation the use of force to reunify the 'The exchange ofMFN status is tions with the United States on ; ers have "resorted to all means protection suits, he said. island with the mainland. a good opportunity for Viemam to trying to reach a bilateral trade possible to harass their neigh­ But Lin Chong-pin, vice Lin said that by using the agreement that would incorporate Crown Prince Naruhito {second from left) and Crown Princess Masako, accompanied by K?tsuji Ebisawa, boring countries," Chen said. chairman of the cabinet's Main­ threat of a nuclear attack on the increase its exports to Japan," the chairman of Japan's public _broadc_aste: (NHK~, react a~ the~r ~our to Tokyo·~ NHK Broadcasting Technology Thanh Nien newspaper said. what Washington calls Normal Research Center is aired /,ve nationwide dunng the high v,s,on news ftlm1ng Tuesday. AP The report said the spying ef­ land Affairs Council, said he United States to keep Washing­ It was unclear exactly how Viet­ Trade Relations, a status previously fort positioned China to develop believed China upgraded its ton out of a conflict over Tai­ Wow! It is easy to start! nam would benefit from MFN sta­ known as MFN. modem mobile nuclear war- nuclear capability to serve as a wan, China could have a free tus with Tokyo, although Japan is a Hanoi has declined to say which Saipan A1kikai is celebrating their 5th year anniver­ key trade partner and investor in countries do not accord Viemam sary by offering the following ''THANK YOU SPECIAL the communist-ruled country. with MFN status. Japan needs to push Report: China detains more than DISCOUNT" For 6 months from May 1.fil to October 31~.,_ labor market reform 50 dissidents ahead of June 4th Don't miss this chance!!! BEIJING (AP) - Chinese po­ lie commemorations of the 10th clothes, but did not give a rea­ By Yoko Nishikawa tackling worsening job conditions. sectors such as telecommunica­ lice have detained two more dis­ anniversary could spark open son for his detention, the Infor­ FIRST MONTH: Japan Japan's jobless rate hit a record · tions and welfare services. TOKYO (Reuters) - sidents who were planning to dissent over mounting unem­ mation Center said. needs to address its unemploy­ high 4.8 percent in March as com­ The key problems were a_rise Monthly Fees: s35 (regularly s55) for 3 classes per week mark next week's 10th anniver­ ployment and other issues of Wang Zechen also was de­ ment problems through labor panies mired in recession in­ in the number of people forced s50 (regularly sso) for 4 classes or more sary of the Tiananmen Square discontent. The government tained Tuesday and was being market reforms rather than spend­ creased layoffs and cut back on to quit their jobs, especially crackdown, a human rights wants to prevent any protests held in a guesthouse, the group Uniform: s25-35 (50% refundable when returned) ing money to protect jobs, the hiring, turning up the political heat middle-aged breadwinners, and Apply Now for the 1999 - 2000 School Year group said Wednesday. that might mar celebrations of said. It did not expect them to be Waved head of a government panel on on the government. a decline in the number of jobs Registration Fees: Police have rounded up more 50 years ()f Communist Party released until afternext Friday's August 1999 - May 2000 working conditions and top labour The rate is expected to rise fur­ available. 51 than 50 democracy activists in rule in China this year. anniversary. I Sl;:COND MONTH: until October 31 market academic says. ther due to aggressive corporate "If we thin~ of the jobless as the past month for planning to At a meeting Wednesday, a Meanwhile, 10 dissidents Atsushi Seike, a professor of restructuring in the months ahead water overflowing from a glass, Monthly Fees: SAME AS THE 1sr MONTH fo commemorate the anniversary senior party official, Wang from central Xi'an city de­ fhe Norfliern /1\orianm Acodemy'i misiion ii meed the needs of and labor economics at Tokyo's Keio and the government is to announce now the glass itself is getting s30 (ONE TIME ONLY) of the military assault that Shengjun, called for strength­ manded in a letter released Registration Fees: challenge academically lalenfed s/uden/s. /n collaboralion wifh /he Norfhern University, told Reuters in a re­ special measures to boost employ­ smaller." crushed democracy protests on ened efforts to protect social Wednesday by the New York­ cent interview that a government ment and industry competitive­ He added that private con­ ANNUAL FEES: Marianas College, students graduate with bo/h a High School Diploma Beijing's Tiananmen Square in and political stability, the state­ based group Human Rights in scheme which gives subsidies to ness on June 11. sumption was being battered by from NIM and an M from \he Norlhern Morionm College. 1989, the Information Center of run Xinhua News Agency said. China that the government free Pay 12 months, and the 13th month free. firms keeping excess workers is Although the government has falling incomes and worsening Human Rights and Democratic Wang said China was gener­ all political prisoners and "im­ the wrong approach. yet to decide whether it will enact consumer sentiment overshad­ ! Movement in China said. ally stable. But he also warned mediately stop the political per­ Applications accepted for 91h, 10th, and lllh grade sludenh. "We have an employment ad­ an extra budget for this business owed by worries about losing Many were released, but 14 that "unstable factors which af­ secution of democracy activ­ justment fund for curbing unem­ year, which started on April I, jobs. dissidents were still being held fect social and political stab·il­ ists." ~it\ Please con/ad Barbara Rudy at /he NMA Off ice, 235-~597 phone and fax. ployment, but that will delay struc­ some cabinet members have said A rise in the nation's jobless Wednesday, the Hong Kong­ ity still exist, some of them quite They also condemned the de­ rJ'.l ii.. ... tural reforms which help reallo­ such a budget might be consid­ rate to five percent, he said, Applications may be picked up or moiled, if you preter. based group said. pronounced," Xinhua said. tention of dissident Jiang cate labor from declining sectors ered if it is aimed at addressing would have a substantial psy­ A•fJlf1J" They included Wang Police took Wang Wenjiang; Qisheng, who was taken away to growing sectors," he said. rising unemployment. chological impact on the pub­ SAIPAN AIKIDO ASSOCIATION (SAIPAN AIKIKAI) Northern Marianas Academy He said the Japanese govern­ Seike said if the government lic. Wenjiang and Wang Zechen. a lawyer, away from his home by police May 18. Jiang was Police picked them up on Tues­ Tuesday afternoon and told his among activists who had called MUTSUKO MINEGISHI, CHIEF INSTRUCTOR, 6th DEGREE Caller Box 10006-834 ment is also thought to be mulling was willing to use more public Seike said further deregula­ day in the steel town of Anshan, family that evening that he was on Chinese to light candles to P.O. Box 5543 CHRB, Saipan 96950 TEUFAX: (670) 322-0567 Tel: 235-6660 boosting jobs through extra hir­ money for job measures, it tion of temporary staff agencies foipan, MP 96950 550 kilometers (340 miles) being formally detained. They commemorate those killed in the E-Mail [email protected] • Home Page: http://geocities.com/Colosseum/Ring/9907 ing by government agencies, but should spend it on improving and job placement agencies was email: [email protected] northeast of Beijing, the Infor­ told his family to bring Wang military assault in 1989. that was also a misguided way of infrastructure in fast-growing vital, noting that bills related to mation Center said. this are currently being debated It said the two Wangs, who in parliament, although certain PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CNMI GOVERNMENT are not related, had helped or­ rules to protect the rights of tem­ PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CNMJ GOVERNMENT ganize a petition being planned COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY porary workers are necessary. INVITATION TO BID by more than I 00 dissidents to Lengthening the period of ITB99·0044 INVITATION TO BID demand that the government 0 government financial support ITB99-0041 overturn its verdict that the Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus R. Sablan, through the PUBLIC. NOTICE for middle-aged workers who Tiananmen democracy move­ Director of Procurement and Supply, are requesting bids from qualified indi­ take re-training programmes viduals or firms to assemble three (s) 3-foot diameter by 12 foot long and Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus R. Sablan·, through the ment was an anti-government would also help promote flex­ Director of Procurement and Supply, are soliciting scaled bids for the prepa­ rebellion that needed to be fifteen (15) 2-foot diameter by 12 foot long net-less foam filled vessel fend­ NOTICE Of ABANDONED ITEMS ibility in the market. ration. deployment and maintenance of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) in crushed. ers and hardware. the waters around Saipan, Tinian. and Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern "There are not many jobs avail­ Hundreds were killed ·when The following is a list of Vehicles that appear to have been aban­ Mariana Islands. able that middle-aged jobless. troops and tanks shot their way The scope of work is to provide all labor and equipemnt necessary to pick up doned on CPA property at the Saipan Internationa/Airport Impound people want. But they should now into Beijing on the night of June and transport the vessel fenders from the Saipan Commercial Port and to Lot: One (I) original ancl four ( 4) copies of scaled bids must be submitted to the brush up skills that will be useful 3-4, 1989. The government has install these fenders to the Outer Cove Marina slips as directed by the Outer Office of the Director, Division of Procurement & Supply, Lower Base. when the economy recovers." never apologized or given a Cove Marina Operator, Marine Revitalization Corporation (MRC). inter­ Saipan, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, Friday, June 04, 1999. 1l1e outside ested parties may inspect two of 2 foot by 12 foot fenders currently assembled I. Dark Blue 4-dr Mercury Topaz Sedan, License #AAB992 He added that Japan should pro­ credible death toll and has sup­ of the sealed bid package must be marked: ITB99-0041 l'reparation, De­ and instalkd at the south end of the Outer Cove Marina loading unloading 2. Blue Nissan Stanza 4-dr Sedan, License #AAU021 hibit age discrimination by firms, pressed attempts by victims' ployment and Maintenance of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) in the citing a report released by the dock. The fender hardware consists of pad eyes, steel bolts, nuts and wash­ 3. Maroon Subaru GLC, License #AAK615 waters around Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, Commonwealth of the North­ - One bedroom suite w/ kitchen families and dissidents to mark Labour Ministry last week which ers, stud link chains and shackles. 4. Gold 1987 4-dr Nissan Maxima License #ABD665 ern Mariana Islands. anniversaries of the crackdown. - Includes free continental breakfast daily showed that people aged over 35 5. White 1989 4-dr Toyota Camry, License #AAJ974 Chinese leaders fear that pub- One (I) original and six (6) copies of sealed bids must be submitted to the No Pre-Bid Conference will be held for this project. All questions/inquiries were unable to find a new job - Add $50.00 for rental car mainly because companies had Division of Procurement and Supply in a sealed envelope marked Vessel for this project must be submitted in writing no later than 4:30 p.m. Thurs­ II, The legal owners must claim the aboe items no later than May 31, set a lower age range. Fender Assembly. The opening of bids will be on June 1999 at 10:00 a.m. day, May 19, 1999 to the Director, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Lower Construction... Any bids r~ceived after 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 1999 will not be accepted. _ 1999. All unclaimed vehicles will be sold to interested individuals This oceanfront all-suite hotel is located in Chalan But what Japan's jobless rsally Base, Saipan. Kanoa next to Townhouse Department Store behind Continued from page 20 "As Is" after. the final date. Please contact the undersigned at tele­ needed was for the economy to Computer Land. Spacious one, two and three The CNMI Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any recover from its worst postwar and to develop sustainably". phone #664-3531 or fax us at 234-5962 to make arrangement for bedroom suites are luxuriously furnished with full waive any defects if it is in the best interest of the government. All inquiries imperfection in any bid if to do so shall be in the best interest of the CNMl recession. Donors for the project are Aus­ inspection. should be directed to Paul Hamilton. Smiling Cove Marina at 233-1679. Government. All bids shall become the sole property of the CNMl Govern­ kitchens. For more information and reservations, call 235-6025. "The bottom line is ... we need tralia (ST2.4 million), New ment. an economic recovery. Job mea­ Zealand (STl .6 million), United Rates subject to 10% tax and valid until 12/22/99 sures that the Labour Ministry States (ST600000), China(ST300 is/ HERMAN s: SABLAN /s/ DR. JOAQUIN TENORIO ls/Herman R. Bermudes Isl DR. J.OAQUIN TENORIO /s/ HERMAN S. SABLAN • Some restrictions apply • Resident ID required may take will have only limited 000), France (ST300 000) and , Director, Procurement & Supply Secretary of Lands & Natural Resources Enforcement/Lease Compliance Officer Secretary of Lands & Natural Resources Director, Procurement & Supply effects, and we shqulc!n 't expect Papua New Guinea (STl 12 000). too much from them." .. [ ...... , .. ., ...... -......

11 FRIDAY, MAY 28. 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-29 ----·-----~-~------Report: Milosevic indicted Instead, Milosevic became the said others could be named crimes by Serbian forces in Americans' chosen interlocutor, along with Milosevic. Kosovo. make concessions on weapons pro­ SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - development programs. negotiating on behalf of the The tribunal has yet to file NATO planes began bomb­ liferation, promising the famine­ ing Yugoslavia on March 24 North Korean leader Kim Jong I1 On Wednesday,Kim Yong Nam, Bosnian Serbs atthe Dayton peace any indictments stemming from stricken North both· economic as­ after Milosevic refused to bow received a letter from U.S. Presi­ who is also North Korea's second talks and avoiding indictment over the conflict in Kosovo. But on sistance and improved relations dent Bill Clinton on Wednesday, highest ranking official in the rul­ the 1992-95 Bosnia war. Tuesday, a prosecution spokes­ to alliance demands to end "eth­ earned by U.S. envoy William ing Workers' Party, met Perry and with Washington as rewards. CNN television, which first man said investigators had gath­ nic cleansing" in the southern Perry on his trip to the isolated his party and hosted a.luncheon at Perry heads the highest-level U.S. broke news of the indictment, ered evidence of massive war Serbian province of Kosovo. communist state. North Korea's legislative delegation. to travel to the secretive The lenerwas delivered through Mansudae Assembly Hall. country during the rule of Kim Kirn Yong Nam, head of North Attending the luncheon on the Jong Il, the son 6flongtime ruler Korea's legislative Supreme North's side were, among others, Kim II Sung, who died in ·1994. People's Assembly, whom Perry Choe Tae Bok, a Workers' Party Fonner U.S. President Jimmy met Wednesday, according to the secretary, and first vice minister of , Carter and congressional delega­ North's official Korean Central foreign affairs Kang Sok Ju, vice tions have visited North Korea, but News Agency, which was moni­ foreign minister Kim Kye Gwan, no one before Perry has made an tored in Seoul. and Maj. Gen. Ri Sang U, KCNA official visit representing the U.S. KCNA did not say what the said. president letter said or whether the enig­ The report did not elaborate on Titis week, a U.S. nuclear in­ matic North Korean leader what else happened at the function. spection team took a look at an r:aa1.1:, Before heading for North Korea, underground facility outside planned to meet Perry in person. Washing ton hopes for such a Perry met officials from Japan and Pyongyang. U.S. officials suspect meeting. South Korea and agreed on a mes­ that the· site was used by North J!J91 C\ll!U . .-\C DEV!I.!.E AAX-759 Perry anived in North Korea sage to send to Pyongyang. Korea to revive its nuclear weap­ Ct:'£~--.. g:~:~: !991 BUCK CENTUff ABA-217 on Tuesday for talks meant to South Korean news media have ons program, which was suspended U99-069 1991 lll'JCK REC.-\!. AAT-097 ~E41 persuade it to abandon its sus­ speculated that in his personal let­ under a 1994 accord with Wash­ U99-075 1991 FO!tll CiWil'\ \'JClOlU.\ AAV-213 C99-002 198') ll\l\\ AB0-853 pected nuclear arms and missile ter, Clinton urged Kim Jong II to ington. U98-231 1995 C\'\liff \LE ABB-877 R99-004 1996 C..\~!RY I.E ABM-053 U98-269 1991 CA:\IRY LE AAZ-411 The.two Koreas reinaintechfd ? tl\fflW ~ 1990 CA\IR\ TAXI-756 U99-100 L"'-~-'-'--'-'-'---'-~-='--~:/\\),:, .:"'·"'--"'--~--"-'~~~~=='"'"'"'-"""' 1992 (".\\!RY ABL-211 •1i'.tlriiW ~~::~~~ 1992 t·A~,1RY ABC-280 Northern M~·::. ~nas College C98-036 1991 CA\1RY AAW-175 Board of ;ae~ents U98-155 1991 CA:\IRY ABB-471 C99-008 1991 n:uc.-\ ABA-321 ~l,l5 Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic waves as he boards a ~ U99-077 1990 C!-:LlL\ ('()I l'E :-t'farianns College Board of Regents, are hereby giving notice that a regu­ Yugoslav leader has reportedly been indicted for atrocities in his C99-047 1995 COROLL\ lar meeting of tl1e Board of Rc•cnts will be held on Friday.May 28, 1999 at I 0:00 a.m. homeland. AP U99-203 1990 CORI JI .L\ ABC-412 J\116 in the Board of Regents Confer~ncc room. As Terlajc Campus, Saipan. U99-105 19:rn COlUH.L\ AAF-649 J,,), By Janet McBride If she confirms the warrant U99-113 J ')% COROI.L.-\ \f<;>;. ABE-760 111-l'J: I. Opening Procedures U98-046 199.3 COROU.-\ he:-;. ABT-252 7995 A. Welcoming Remarks by Chair AMSTERDAM (Reuters) for Milosevic at a 1200 GMT B. Review/ Approval of Agenda The United Nations war crimes news conference in The Hague .ca~~,~ c99.004 1996 TEi'.CEl. ?.Ill{ ABA-979 j1)1)5 C. Review/ Approval of Drnft Minutes-April 30, 1999 \ \)'}(, rERl'l•:l.~!Hi ABF-888 gi\9:::: tribunal has indicted Yugoslav 11. Committee Reports on Thursday, the Yugoslav 1994 \l.-\ZD ..\ l'ROTl:c;i,: AAW-399 i~R.TS UTILITY pu ted territory. U98-013 1(11)(, !{.\\ -4 21)!{ ABF-948 1 driven more than a million Blair for a NATO ground offen­ I 2-~ ) :' U98-178 !{ .-\..\"--! 2 j) !{ ABE-426 I)<)!)~ A State Department official Kosovo Albanians from their sive to drive Serbian forces out I'!% U99-008 ! ..::: announce the opening of its new On the tlbout the fighting that had been unknown number of men. "'I don't see how anyone can C98-003 l 'J ~> I -!-Rli:\\J·:ll AAX-125 .,_J<), going on for several days al­ The war crimes court source negotate with Milosevic on be­ U98-204 J()l)J -i-Rl \\El~ AAX-550 11:J<)l)~ ~- J()(J 5 1 discussion forum, and invite ready." said the build-up to the indict­ halfof the West now, other than U98-081 -i-Rl \\'10:H ABD-668 1-n .1.::: ccasion ofyour U99-090 l'l'n L\:\DCIH ISFR ABS-471 ~..j.t)i)~ Micronesians and other interested The official added, "The lat­ ment had been tortuous. Arbour to take his surrendrr," one Eu­ U98-074 198') !',\.Tl I Fl:\ DLR AAS-291 ~-PJ:- graduation est fighting underlines the press­ has come under tremendous in­ ropean diplomat said. 1901 \1.-\t'.ll.\ \II'\' AAV-795 persons from across the Pacific to Ct::'/".'"'~ __ U98-054 -t--+9:' ing need for India and Pakistan ternaiional pressure to move The indictment means '. .. _:..... -,.-, U98-199 19')1) ,JFEP-il>ll. l.\lffll< l ABL-013 39 1)5 --~~""""-~ participate in our first topic, from junior to resolve their differences. We against Milosevic this year as Milosevic may never be able to '~-kt ,._. U99-062 191,l(i CllEROKEF ABK-150 l)l>-)5 . ii . hope they will be able co do this the Kosovo conflict escalated. leave Yugoslavia again for fear 1'!92 TROOl'ER ABE-766 t>91)::; ~ 'Traditional Leadership in Micronesian", high school • U99-0XX I ')'JS ISl :zl. RODE< l ABW-161 JttN::; -- quickly in the context of the Refusing to be drawn on spe­ of being arrested and taken to from May I to June 30. May 30, 1999 (February India-Pakistan) sum­ cific cases, Arbour has persis­ The Hague for trial. mit." tently followed a policy of pur­ In 1995, the West refused to . IC t· at the corner of Beach Road and India launched two rounds of MIcro Orp Or a IO n Chalan Mnsr. Guerrero in San Jose. suing gui It as far up the chain of negotiate with Karadzic and Call us at 234-5911 or Please visit our website at strikes in northern Kashmir on command as the evidence per­ Mladic because they were in­ An Inchcape Motors Company Fax us at 234-6514 for further information. From Mom and Dad Wednesday,usinghelicoptergun­ mits. dicted war criminals. ships backed by fighter jets . ··,·· ...• ., ......

FRIDAY. MAY 28, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-31 30-\1.-\Rl.-\'1 ..\S \' c\RlETY NEWS AND VIEWS-PR IDA Y- MAY?~. 1999 r ------·-----··---- -· 1\vo kids killed in NATO hit-- report Three explosions were reported Serbian news agency Beta re­ water as pumps failed or worked BELGRADE (Reuters)-Two The state news agency Tanjug from the southern city of Nis, ported. only intennittently. children were killed on Wednes­ said the children were kille·d after Serbia's third biggest, and four "We hope that you understand Beta said two NATO missiles day when NATO planes bombed a bomb hit the village ofRadosti, "projectiles" hit the Kosovo pro­ west of Orahovac, at 8:30 a.m. the comprehensive risk from fur­ struck a residential area in Zajecar, a village in southwest Kosovo, eastern Serbia, at 1: 15 p.m. ( 1115 vincial capital Pristina. and the economy minister ap­ (0630 GMT). It said another child ther attacks on the power system, and we appeal to your profes­ GMT). There were no reports of Tanjug said thick black smoke pealed for an end to strikes on the was wounded. hung over Crni Rt (Black Cape) The Serb-run Pristina Media sional and human conscience to casualties, but TV Studio 8 said country's power grid, Yugoslav near the Montenegrin coastal town Centre, monitored by the British use your influence to stop this about 50 houses were damaged. Serb media said. of Sutomore after alliance planes Broadcasting Corporation, said a type of warfare against the civil­ At around 8 p.rn. ( 1800 GMT) Daylight raids were reported targeted the area at noon (1000 13-year-old was killed at the scene ian population," said Filipovic's Serbian state television RTS went throughout southern Serbiaas well GMT). NATO planes had hit the and the other child died on the appeal, cited by the Yugoslav In­ off air the unex:pecte.dly in as Yugoslavia's second republic, same area on Tuesday afternoon. way to hospital. fonnation Ministry. Belgrade. The signal was lost Montenegro, while witnesses said The official news agency said Yugoslav Economy Minister NATOaircraftearlierthisweek during the main evening news. NATO planes struck Serbian tar­ NATO fired six missiles at the Rade Filipovic asked European attacked Serbia's power distribu­ NATO reported one of its most gets close to the major border area ofKremani on Mount Tara in energy associations to help stop tion network, depriving millions intensive days of attacks since it crossing between Kosovo and western Serbia a little after 3 p.m. the attacks, the independent of Yugoslavs of electricity and started bombing on March 24. Albania. (1300 GMT). Tanjug said NATO also tar­ geted the widerregion ofUzice in western Serbia and that several 1 strong detonations were heard fg1JU /[liJWij t~,~ Ii ji ! j! j iMH jj rn iII from the area of Mount Kadinjaca at 3:10 p.m. (1310 GMT). Beta VEHICLES FOR SALf said: 'The assumptions are that NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED Ponikve airport was hit again." OUTER COVE MARINA RULES AND REGULATIONS "AS IS" Vanuatu ... The Department of Lands and Natural Resources will Continued from page 20

be conducting a public hearing on May 28, 1999 at 1992 Hyundai Scoupe LS ments and strategies to restruc­ 7:30 p.m. in the Garapan Elementary School ture and refonn the bank into a Cafeteria, to hear oral and written comments on the commercially viable bank for the 199& Toyota 4-Runner 4dr wun people of Y anuatu. proposed permanent Outer Cove Marina rules and Please contact the Bank of Guam Credit Department McArthur was formally the Chief Manager of Fiji's state­ regulations, published in the March 1999 at telephone number (670) 233-5000 extension owned Nationa!Bank, where he · 208 or 238 for details. Commonwealth Register. Copies of the rules and successfully implemented a simi­ Bids will be closed on May 28, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. regulations are available for pick up at the Division lar restructuring programme and The Bank reserves the right to reject any or all offers. of Fish and Wildlife Office, DLNR located at Lower turned the once financially troubled institution into a com­ Base, Saipan. mercially viable entity. The Y anuatu Minister was ac­ May 13, 1999 companied to the briefing by his Director General, Jeffrey Wilfred TJjank of

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No one from among the restau­ day adopted a plan that would cut gressional Republicans had lines - which boost or protect de­ programmes such as veterans DOF ... rant owners have so far requested By Randall Mikkelsen non-defence programmes across Continued from page 3 WASHING TON (Reuters) - adopted a "blueprint for chaos" fence spending while slashing health, embassy security, orchild­ the CNMI government to ask, on the board and set total discretion­ The White House on Wednesday that would cut important and other costs to keep within a 1997 immunisation, White House bud­ "We don't have the actual expense their behalf, the US Immigration opened fire in the battle over next popular programmes. budget-balancing agreement - get director Jack Lew said. ary spending at $538 billion, $34 incurred but we are already in the and Naturalization Service forpay­ year's federal budget, saying Con- The Congressional budget out- threaten cuts in spending for "These are deep cuts from cur­ billion less than what Clinton has process of coming up with an ac­ ments in the services rendered dur­ rent levels of funding and step sought. tual period." ing the past two weeks. THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE­ backwards into the past," Lew Clinton would fund the greater The Commonwealth is strictly "I haven't received any com­ said in a speech at the Brookings spending with revenue increases keeping a track of the expenditures plaint so far. But if they are not JUNE 30, 1999 IS THE FILING DEADLINE OF Institution think tank. "The ap­ such as the tobacco assessment, incurred during the operations in getting payment from the federal propriations committees are now and user fees. The White House what the governor said should be a government this time, we will try CANDIDACY LEITER OF INTENT FOR SEATS IN THE CNMI HOUSE implementing an untenable bud­ contends these offsetting revenues systematic approach to expedite to help them to make sure that they OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE FOR THE get resolution which is a blueprint keep the budget in balance under reimbursement. get paid so that they could continue (CNMI Customs Service Relocating) for chaos," he said. tenns of the 1997 deal, but the At the same time, the CNMI to buy merchandise to feed the NOVEMBER 1999 GENERAL ELECTION. Influential House Republicans Congressional Budget Office said chief executive said the local gov­ undocumented aliens," Tenorio said they had no intention of the fees cannot be counted until ernment has been very open in its said. This is to inform the general public that the Division of approved by Congress. changing their budget plans, even willingness to assistestablishments Restaurant owners on Tinian INTERESTED AND ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT Customs Service (Administration, Garment and Seaport) as the agriculture spending por­ The House committee's budget on Tinian which have been tapped have been complaining about the tion of the budget slowed to a plan adopted last Wednesday to provide meals for the 500 un­ apparent turtle-paced processing of THEIR LEITER OF INTENT NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 1999. offices will be relocating to Saipan Stevedore Company, Inc. crawl Wednesday amid debate would shift money from contro­ documented Chinese now being payments for the supplies and ser­ Commercial Port Building "A" Puerto Rico, on June 01, 1999. over budget policy. "The strategy versial domestic spending bills held in a holding facility in North vices used since day-one of the SUBMISSIONS NOT RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY THE is pretty much spelled out," House into small, more easily approved Fieid. relief operations. All telephone and fax numbers remain the same. · Appropriations Committee Chair­ bills such as military construction JUNE 30, 1999 DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. man Bill Young of Florida said. projects and Treasury Department Officials said both Saipan Lew's blast presaged another and Postal Service funding. Those Hofschneider. .. projects will costs approximately bruising budget fight this year, as bills would be passed first, thus PLEASE SUBMIT (LEITER OF INTENT) TO: Furthermore, all inbound containers to the seaport will be Continued from page 3 $1 7 million. The remaining inspected at the port area. Inspections at the consignees' President Clinton and the Repub­ putting a financial squeeze on bills money will be used for Anatahan THE PRESIDENT lic an-con tro II ed Congress to be considered later. the Pacific," Hofschneider said. school project and other renova­ premises will be stopped. The location of Airport Customs struggle over how to use accumu­ "A few select (spending) bills For the $32 million funding, tion projects on Saipan. NM! DEMOCRATIC PARTY lating budget surpluses and how are headed for quick action," Lew the islands of Tinian and Rota The Capital Improvement P.O. BOX 676 CK Service will not change. to cope with restrictions of the said. "It appears that the leader­ will receive $3.5 million each. Projects committee of BOE is balanced budget deal. ship plans to proceed with fund­ Saipan is estimated to receive scheduled to meettoday to decide SAIPAN, MP 96950 Lew said Congress should take ing for the activities of Congress, $23 million share for a new high on various projects related to the • Customs (new) office location: anew look at proposals by Clinton defence and military construction, school and junior high school. $32 million funding. to raise money by boosting ciga­ creating untenable choices for the Saipan Stevedore Company, Inc. rette prices, in order to help fund rest of the appropriations bills," bill may "impact" the Department Commercial Port Building ·'A" Puerto Rico. increases the president has sought Lew said. Speaker ... of Public Health's(DPH) ability to 1 in social programmes. He also The House plan, he said, would attract off-island doctors. ,' I:l ·····1,i ·:E···i11! J.·-.,11··· ·1-;IS'··1.i r ,s· ·., Telephone: 664-1601 Continued from page 3 t ·-; :. . ! ·. r .:II(. Ii..·· ifir , t r \ .. >· -- urged lawmakers not to pursue force cuts of 18 percent in fund­ Hofschneider said DPH may i ' r • ,. ·· · ' \ · , ' t F ' • ! ! ( ; !.:· : \. :: ~ <· t' '·· t: \ \ ::: \:_ .. ' ~ "< any broad tax cuts before they ing for the departments of Labor, bill's stated purpose of ending the have to request additional funding ~lr ... !,_, __ . \.... ~ 1·.-- ~--·····--·"·'' ...,... ··-· - + ··, ___ ,.. , ..•,, ~---··· " \ ••••• , •.• ,• ••. ,.. , '. •• • •·" ,'. ·.-..• agree on plans to overhaul the Education and Health and Hu­ current policy, which supposedly to pay for its off-island recruits' Social Security retirement sys­ man Services - crippling discriminates against local hires housing expenses. JOSE C. MAFNAS tem and Medicare old-age health programmes such as Head Start who are not given housing ben­ The Public School System and REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS programme. which gives poor children an early efits. the Attorney General's Office, A~ting Director of Customs Lew said the administration was start on school and the Centres for But Rep. Heinz S. Hofschneider which get most of their teachers The NMI Council for the Humanities and the CNMI Council for the Arts and not prepared "at this point" to Disease Control which monitors (R-Prec. 3, Saipan, the chairofthe and lawyers from the mainland US, Culture are interested in awarding an art commission to commemorate the millen­ consider waiving the spending the nation's health. Health, Education and Welfare will also be affected by the pro­ nium. We envision a series of historical paintings celebrating the strengtb, Committee, said Tuesday that the caps adopted under the budget­ The departments of Veterans posed law. endurance and adaptability of the indigenous people of the Northern Mariana Affairs and Housing and Urban balancing agreement. Islands. Over the centuries the indigenous people of these islands have demonstrated Exceeding the caps would al­ Development would be cut by 16 band, Felix, attempt to flee to Palau. low the government to tap into percent- threatening medical ser­ Couple ... After receiving tips from an in­ countless times and in countless ways an extraordinary ability to adapt to profound anticipated budget surpluses, vices to veterans. The departments Continued from page 10 formant, members of the DEA­ changes in nearly every aspect of life-religious, economic, political and cultural. And something Clinton has said he of State, Justice, Commerce and CNMlTaskForceandCNMICus­ despite all the upheavals and vicissitudes of thousands of years of history the peop]e assisted in the distribution, court would not accept until a plan for Interior also would be cut, he said. toms intercepted such shipment papers said. and their culture are still here intact. We want to celebrate this quality and preserve reforming Social Security had However, Representative Rick from the Philippines at the DHL The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of Lower Navy Atalig and Johnny took joint Office in Chalan LauLau. this unique history for future generations. Respondents should consider these been adopted. Lazio, of New York, a memberof HiJI Sewer Line Construction and Upgrade of Four Sewage Pump Stations. The project consists of possession of the 20 grams of' ice" The suspects were arrested and requirements: two separate parts: (I) construction of a wastewater collection system; and (2) renovation and upgrade of 4 Lew's speech follows actions. the House Republican leadership, on April 24, 1998. the residence of Felix and pump stations in various locations. The wastewater collection system (approximately 0.5 miles in length) is by the House and Senate appro­ said the White House was making Jacqueline having knowledge of Jacqueline in Dandan Homestead II to be constructed in the central part of Saipanjust north of the Navy Hill Intersection with Middle Road. The priations committees over the last a "phony" argument. "The The theme for these paintings, the single element that ties them all together is: four lift stations are located in Gualo Rai, Sadog Tasi, and near San Roque, all on Saipan, Commonwealth of the actual colllITµssion of the felony was subsequently searched by the week that set terms for meeting president's budget is an unrealis­ The Endurance of a People and Their Culture. The paintings must be based in the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMIJ. did conceal the same by helping hus- raiding team. the $20 billion in spending reduc­ tic budget because it relies on the history and culture of the Mariana Islands. Respondents may consider A non-refundable payment of$250.00 is required for each set of Plans, Specifications, and Proposal Forms at tions from current levels as man­ taxes that have not been approved of Moscow's $1.7 billion in debts historical events, folklore, legends, stories, songs, dance or any other the Wastewater Division Office, located on the 3rd Floor of the Joeten Dandan Commercial Bldg., Saipan. A dated by the 1997 budget agree­ and on tobacco settlement money to Seoul. appropriate cultural expression to emphasize the theme. pre-bid conference for this project is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at the ment for the fiscal year that starts that's not there. So it's a phony South ... CUC Conference Room. South Korea said last week it The paintings must be painted on a material that will withstand time and the October 1, 1999. ruse to maintain the (spending) Continued from page 28 • would send a team of experts to A bid guarantee of 10 percent of the total bid price must accompany the bids. The security may be in cash, The Senate committee on Tues- caps," he said. elements. certified check, cashier's check, or other form acceptable to the CNMI Government made payable to the cause Yeltsin was vacationing in Moscow next month to have a look • The paintings will be displayed at the CNMI Museum in the recessed arches "Commonwealth Utilities Corporation". southern Russia. at the subs. underneath the covered walkway. These arches are approximately three inches "Because of that reporting, we Kim will be the first South Ko­ 1\vo i2J sets of bids, a copy of the firm's CNMI Business License and CNMJ Business Permit in compliance had some urgent communications rean president to visit Moscow in deep, six feet tall, and five feet wide. Paintings will be protected by a transpar­ with the Contractor's Registration and Licensing Laws of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is­ ent barrier. Both paintings and barrier must be removable. (The cost of the bar­ lands. must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked CUC-IFB-99-0019 to Mr. Mariano DLG. Fajardo, and then it was confirmed there five years. Supervisor for Procurement & Supply. Bids shall be accepted at the CUC & P&S Office, Rm. #4, 3rd Floor of was no problem with meeting the Russia is the last of Kim's visits rier is not part of the proposal). the Jr •.:ten Dandan Commercial Bldg., Saipan, MP 96950, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday June 08, Korean president," Lee said. to South Korea's allies and strategic • As many as six paintings may be necessary. 1999. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after closing time. Late submissions will not be The spokesman said the two sides neighbours since his inauguration 15 i • Deadline for completion is January 1, 2000 . opened. probably would not discuss a Rus­ months ago. He has already visited ( . sian proposal for South Korea to Britain, the United States, Japan and This roject is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All work Respondents should submit pencil or charcoal sketches, and./ or paint studies of each perfo ,ied on this project must comply with Federal regulations. buy 2,300-tonne, Ki!o class sub­ China to promote his "Sunshine marines from Russia to clear part Policy" with North Korea. painting, a brief narrative explaining the overall composition of the paintings, th,e Atte1 r,n is called to the Labor Standard Provisions for Wage Rate Determination of the CNMI Classification historical and cultural basis for each, how the theme is expressed through out th,e and: ary Structure Plans and that payment of not less than minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the put to death Leo Echegaray, a Spec ·2·ions must be paid on this project. Supreme ... poor house painter convicted of series, and plan for completion including the total cost of the proposed paintings. The Humanities Council and the Arts Council will select the artist or artists based on CUC serves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defect in the bid if, in its sole opinion, to do so Continued from page 2 repeatedly raping his I 0-year-old is in e best interest of the CUC. All bids shall become the property of CUC. stepdaughter, in the country's first these submissions. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Humanities Council Although Estrada has ruled out judicial execution in 23 years. office located on the ground floor of King's Plaza in Dandan by the close of All ir uiries should be directed to Mr. David Yamartino at telephone number (670) 235-7025 to 7032, ext. I Rep. Christop~er Cox, R-Ca/if. (right) and Rep. Norman Dicks, D­ clemency for rapists, he has said The Philippines abolished business on June 17, 1999. Selection is final and any or all submissions may be 41. he may forgive those who com­ capital punishment in 1987 but Wash., c~-.cha,rmen of the House select committee on Chinese espio­ rejected. This is a competitive project with a funding range of up to $25,000. TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ nage testdiy before the House International subcommittee in Washing­ mit crimes out of poverty. brought it back in 1994 in re­ Executive Director ton Wednesday. AP On Feb. 5, prison authorities sponse to widespread crime. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-35 34-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 maining charge. the commonwealth." ing lawsuit involving SNM should WB is for the government to aban-. among their list of sites to be vis­ live List would embody a list of The court accepted the plea as The Bureau of Public Lands first be resolved before any request don foreign worker fee or review Man ... SNM ... ited under a "package tour" plan. Palau • • • sectors not open to any foreign or well as the terms of the agreement. (BPL), which supervises the DPL for lease extension can be heard. MVA ... the amount of fee and apply it to Continued from page 6 Continued from page 6 Other major spots include the Continued from page 21 citizen private sector investment Court information showed that in the management and disposition SNM was granted a 25-year land Continued from page 16 all foreign employees; and apply Bird Island, the SuicideandBanzai or business. Salas pleaded guilty of carrying · on Oct. 27, 1997 Salas was found Development and Program was of public lands, earlier insisted that lease in 1990. In 1992 and 1996, minimum wage legislation evenly Saipan's major tourist attraction Cliffs also in Marpi, the Obyan tors that is "simple, transparent, In the Reserved List are sectors a fireann without an ID card. In carrying a.22caliberPhoenix.Arms "very productive." the Legislature should not approve SNM applied for a 15-year exten­ with most tour agents having it Bay and the Lau Lau Bays. certain and timely, yet protective or activities reserved solely for in the private sector by removing return, the government recom­ long rifle without a valid identifi­ "Everyoneexpressed willingness the land lease extension without sion but did not agree with the of national interest." citizen investors. the exemption for work permit mended the dismissal of the re- cation card. to cooperate and help address all the allowing DPL to review the lease terms proposed by the Rota legisla­ The report also calls for the And, in the Restricted List are holders from the new minimum concerns about the lease," he said application. tive delegation. ware. It has also contacted and establishment of a "registration those activities where foreign in­ wage legislation .. Or, s,imply de­ compliance efforts. "It was a fruitful meeting," But key legislators maintain that This time, however, ·the delega­ worked with the airport's vari­ GIA ... model" with following character­ vestment is allowed, subject to leting all reference tO minimum DOF ... The CNMI Y2K Task Force has Tenorio said. "We recognize that there is legal opinion stating that tion has not set out new terms and ous vendors, suppliers, and con­ Continued from page 12 istics: specific conditions being met. wages from the Foreign Invest­ Continued from page 9 successfully dealt with SNMneedstheextensionsoitcould the Legislature can go ahead and is fully supporting the extension, sultants to make sure that the *Foreign investors in sectors While the IFC-WB strongly ment Act is.called for. government's small networks and get capital infusion. We also rec­ approve the extension even if the which has to be approved by the 3/ tiom; and possible potential op­ airport's systems are compli­ open to foreign investment be encourages the Republic to "pro­ In the area of taxation, the gov­ ing for each of the U.S. territories, desktop systems and has worked ognize thatSNMhasinvestedsome proposal is not reviewed by DPL 4 vote of the members of the Senate erating losses. ant. issued with a Foreign Invest­ tect as few sectors" to allow a ernment is urged to adopt the In­ Webb said the U.S. Office of Bud­ closely with the private sector to $100 million in the CNMI. It is a andBPL. and the House of Representatives Some potential consequences Other systems that the airport ment Registration Certificate reasonable level of competition; ternational Monetary Fund's pro­ get and Management already ap­ address Y2K problems. good business partner for Rota and BPL, in addition, said the pend- in a joint session. are invalid transactions, failure has examined include local area (FIRC); it has, however, endorsed the re­ . posals for reforming the tax envi­ propriated some $21 million for Experts warned that the Millen­ of communication systems as network systems, accounting sys­ *The PIRC be issued by a Reg­ moval of currentJV requirements; ronment. the Y2K compliance project. nium bug threatens systems run by was discriminatory to vor of the ... claimants." they are unable to recognize tems, personnel management sys­ istration Officer making the deci­ issuance of all FIRCs in perpetu­ The report thus strongly rec­ The Interior tasked USDA to old computer programs which will Jones ... Micronesians, including residents TIG and the US Interior Depart­ message dates, financial sys­ tems, elevators, escalators, fuel sion based on conformity with ity; and removal of the require­ ommends that Palau continue with provide assistance to U.S. territo­ interpret the Year 2000 as 1900, Continued from page 6 of the Northern Marianas. ment appealed to the Ninth Circuit tems producing inaccurate in­ management systems, beacon sys­ three public and transparent lists; ment for foreign investors to main­ a policy of"no tax incentives" for ries and Freely Associated States which has the same last two digits. "I hope some fairness would be The employees said they shou Id Court, which ruled in their favor by formation, and elevators, secu­ tems, and communications sys­ *The Registration Officer is­ tain deposit guarantees. · foreign investors. to develop Y2K action plans which As a result, any program with a achieved ... as a result of our work­ receive the same rate of wages as dismissing the lawsuit. rity systems, lighting and other tems. sues an FIRC to any proposed The report further emphasized To further enhance the growth address mission-critical systems. date such as billing, payroll, inven­ ingtogetherand/orthroughAPIL's given to US citizens from Jan. 9, The US Supreme Court then re­ equipment shutting down. Yingling has also detailed foreign investment that foreign investment monitor­ of FD!, the government, accord­ Deborah Milks, USDA's Y2K tory, and bank accounts, among support," Jones said. 1978, the date the islands became a fused to entertain an appeal. According to Yingling, GIAA GIAA staff members to the not on the Negative or Reserve ing on Palau is "currently ineffec­ ing to the IFC-WB report, should Task Force member, was here re­ others, could crash or give mis­ In 1982, several TIGemployees US commonwealth. "It should be noted," Jones said, has already made an inventory Governor's Year 2000 Council to Lists, but on the Restricted List; tive" such that the government consider membership of the In­ cently to collect information on leading answers starting January l, filed a class action lawsuit in the But TIG argued that the district "that the Ninth Circuit Court's federal district court on Saipan court had no jurisdiction over the of all its systems including all coordinate with other GovGuam and needs to review the requirements ternational Centre for the Settle­ CNMigovemmentagencies' Y2K 2000. finding ... was not on the merit of against the Trust Tenitory high matter. In I 983, the court rejected the case, but only that the district computer hardware and soft- agencies and their Y2K programs. *No economic and financial for monitoring. ment of Investment Disputes and commissioner for creating a com­ TIG's motion and, according to court on Saipan had no jurisdiction assessment or credibility checks Besides, the present citizen the Multilateral Investment Guar­ particularly in Tanapag allegedly pensation schedule they believed Jones, "essentially decided in fa- to hear the matter." be made of the proposed invest­ employment policy, according to CDC ... due to PCB contamination. have been mostly done or com­ antee Agency. ment so that the FIRC would be the report, is "ineffective and dis­ Continued from page 3 Babauta lamented that Saipan Rate ... mitted on hours between 6:00 in housing and pay for the costs of housing that are already beyond Continued from page 11 issued within days (or hours) of criminates" against foreign inves­ has still not been rid of PCB con­ the evening and 5:00 in the on leave. Housing ... repairing them. repair. The department has report­ the application being received. tors. TWA ... tamination 20 years after a the have been committed within the morning, while criminal mis­ Among others, Eng will review Continued from page 8 DPH'smoveisinresponsetothe edly spent around $200,000 total In the IFC-WB recommenda­ Measures to counter this prob­ Continued from page 17 CNMI government first sought same shift pattern. chief and disturbing the peace the U.S. Army Corps of Engi­ huge amount of money it annually costs of repairs made in its Capitol tions, it was noted that the Nega- lem as recommended by the IFC- federal assistance on the matter. and receive fixed housing allow­ Theft, assault, and burglary during day time. plicants "may probably reach neers and the Environmental Pro­ ance, or stay at the government spends to fix government-provided Hill and Navy Hill housing projects. 3,000 on the last day." tection Agency's earlier studies · Camacho failed to give an up­ on the contamination. The previ-· dated tally of amnesty registrants, ous studies, however, did not zero @ff tee of tbe Jf ob m:ratntng ~artnersbtp ~ct saying the task force is still work­ in on possible human health prob­ ®ff tee of tbe Job \!training ~artnersbtp ~ct ing on it. lems associated with the war ®ffice of tbe @obernor According to most recent offi­ chemicals.

'' '36cMARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 FRIDAY, MAY 2g, 1999 ~MARIANAS VARIBTY NEWS AND VIE\VS'-37 uncovered that the special trust administration is now work­ his administration is deter­ When the Teno Administration A letter to the AGO dated Oct. fund has dipped to $2 million ·and Development Director Demei which took effect starting June 1, narily granted where there is "ad­ ing at issuing rebate checks as mined at giving out income assumed office in January last Otobed. 1993 through May 31, 1998. 19, 1998 was also cited informing equate remedy" at law. Gov't ... tax forms as scheduled to give year, the transitioncommitteehad from $31 million as of end-1997. Palau ... Otobed that the bureau was not Continued from page 1 scheduled, in an apparent at­ Continued from page 1 The prosecutor has also detected OnJune23, 1993,aHouseJoint Defendant's counsel stated "if tempt to hinder a repetition of the Department of Finance forgeries and alterations in fish­ Resolution was adopted by the authorized to issue fishin·g per­ there is an irreparable injury it is administration assumed office last last year's delayed release. enough time to process and operating for KFC have engaged ing permits for Fisheries Asso­ Olbiil Era Kelulau approving the mits in the absence of a valid on defendant" since the plaintiff year. The issuance of rebate release the checks promptly. are constantly being reminded that in "illegal'' fishing activities that ciation of Japan, Palau Maritime proposed agreement. · fishing agreement. did authorize the defendant to fish Government officials. said Don't ... there's no funds available to sup­ cause damage to Palau's natural Defendant's counsel opposed "We are building up the reserve checks was delayed for more Continued from page 5 Industries Corporation and Palau It was learned that Sen. Joshua and charge/collected the sum of fundofrebatesand we are moni­ than two months during the the administration has already port their concerns' and their resources. International Traders, Inc., dis­ Koshiba wrote to· Rosenthal last the motion on arguments that $68,500 for fishing permit li­ injunctive relief will not be ordi- toring very carefully not only last tax: year. In 1998, the first identified sources of funds for Speakership. Another comment children's concerns? A source told Palau Horizon covering as many as four checks May 11 requesting a report from censes. our expenditure but the tax: batch of rebates was released in the payment of tax refunds this made was to the effect that our Why are.unnecessary off-island that the OSP has touched a "sen­ altered. the OSP regarding the investiga­ year. In 1998, the CNMI was sitive cord" by filing a case against that we generate to make sure August when it is normally mailed elected officials have been and trips being taken at taxpayers ex­ Otobed refused to comment tion of alleged illegal acts involv­ Northern Mariana Islands chat the rebate money is avail­ out during the month of May. hounded by speculations that still are, doing a very good job pense when austerity measures KFC owing to the fact that the saying the matter is already under ing KFC and employees of the able," Tenorio said. Tenorio said efforts are now re bates will not be released serving the people of the CNMI. should've been enforced? This is owner as well as the defendant's litigation. BNRD. He has assured Northern underway to improve rebate because of emptied public cof­ If this claim is so; then why about those trips which really counsel areretated to the country's Koniyoshi's lawyers, Roman In his May 14 letter to Koshiba, TIREMENT FUND Marianas taxpayers that his processing system, adding that fers. haven't the issues of our CNMI didn't require an entourage of top leader. Bedor and Oldiasis Ngiraikelau, Rosenthal said the resources and residents who in the first place elected officials. The Office of Special earlier filed a motion to quash the development (!{ and D) minister entrusted their fafrh and confi­ If the current elected officials Prosercutor and the Office of the service since the OSP delivered issued permits to KFC subsequent PUBLIC NOTICE believe that they can once again General Attorney (AGO) are look­ the complaint without a summons. to the fishing agreement's expira­ dence in our current elected offi­ ',\ Pursuant to Public Law 8-41, Section II, Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and Lt. Governor cials, left unanswered? fool the constituents by just words ing into allegations offorged fish­ Summons were served only af­ tion, with the minister advising Jesus R. Sablan, through the NM! Retirement Fund Board of Trustees/Workers' ing permits brought up by Sen. Compensation Commission, are hereby giving notice that the Board of Trustees will hold Why have funds not been found alone; If they belief that family ter more than three hours later the that the PMA had received appro- a regular meeting on Tuesday, June\, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. in the Fund Conference Room. to pay out the EIC owed? ties are all that's needed to stay in Joshua Koshiba in his April 15, defendant filed the motion to . priate fishing fees for 30 permits, Rota. 1/Je, tlwJami(!f,[1/the!ate, Why haven't the annual pay­ office this coming election, then 1998 letter to Rosenthal. quash the service. still considered in good standing. AGENDA increment for government em­ they need to wake up very quickly Rosenthal informed Koshiba On May 19, 1993, Yukio The minister also stated that by A. CALL TO ORDER ployees been fulfilled as prom­ and realize that the younger gen­ that evidence so far gathered indi­ Shmull, Palau Maritime Author­ his authority he would allow KFC B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA PEDRO~ ·... . SABLAN. ·• .... -- . . . -· . ·.. ,, . ' cates that an individual working to extend its fishing rights [to c. ADOPTION OF MINUTES ised? eration of CNMI residents along ity chairman and Kuniyoshi en­ D. REPORT OF THE HEARING OFFICER DELED~N. Why are funds being made with the residents who have been as a licensing officer for the PMA tered into a five-year foreign fish­ conduct fishing activities under E. REPORT OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL forged or altered the signature of ing agreement or so-called the PMA-KFC agreement] until F. REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR available in addition to appearing deceived with empty promises of G. REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT COMMl'ITEE GUERRERO out of nowhere as soon as illegal support regarding their issues of the Bureau of Natural Resources "Kuniyoshi Fishing Agreement" the expiration dates of the issued H. CORRESPONDENCE concern in the past have now be­ fishing licenses. ,. OLD BUSINFJlS better known as "Pedron Lola" Chinese nationals started to in­ I. FY 20000 Budget - GHLI, WCC and NMIRF flux into Tinian. On the other hand come more aware of the empty support for the CNMI." Rosenthal noted though that 2. GHLIP since the agreement expired ef­ a) Rules and Regulations -Amendment would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all our friends however, constituents/US citizens words rendered to them. Young, Babauta said, is the NMI ... fective midnight of May 31, 1998, b) Premium Rates and relatives who unselfishly gave up their time, supported us commonwealth's "last strong J. NEW BUSINESS Continued from page 1 ally" in Congress. KFC's fishing activities are no I. Refund of Contributions in one way or another, for your presence at the nightly rosary, 2. Request for Reemployment Exemption He add~d, however, that the longer covered by the agreement. 3. Appeals on Bene fits the Eucharistic Celebration ol his lile and placing him to rest any "knee-jerk" reaction to what CNMI has become a very politi­ He further said the R and D a) Consolidation of Benefits minister does not have the author­ b) Computation of Annuity and most especially ior your oifering of Masses and prayers. he described as a "smear cam­ cal issue in Washington, D.C. 4. MHLP - Request for Approval of New Contractor­ ieatb anb junttal ijnnouncement paign" against the CNMI. "And we have been victimized ity under the law to make exemp­ K. MISCELLANEOUS tions to Title 27 to allow foreign I. Money Managers' Reports Ended 3/31/99 "Instead, we should look for­ because of it," he said. "On top of 2. IFEBP Article · Investment Manager ward to making our case before that, the trend now in Congress is fishing vessels to engage in fish­ 3. Article on Entitlement to Life Insurance Proceeds. 11/e/ e :dend J)ecial f7hank, to;· ing operations without a valid fish­ L. NEXT MEETING Mariana Congress, and this opportunity the introductionofbipartisan 'fed­ M. ADJOURNMENT Techa Margaret DLG. Santos, CHC Personnel, DPS Personnel, Bishop Tomas A. Camacho, will be available to us when [the eral takeover' bills. This is a very ing agreement. Fr. Gary Bradley, Erny Pelican and group, Mayor's Office, Choir led by Mrs. Erny Camacho and Murkowski and Young commit­ serious development." to all those who assisted that we forgot to mention. .Camacho Reyes tees] hold a public hearing," Since introducing "federal take­ COMMONWEALTH UTILITIES CORPORATION Babauta said. over" legislation in the 105th REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CUC-RFP-99-0020 Words cannot adequately express our sincere gratitude and deepest appreciation to all our Guzman "That should be the forum Congress, California's George where we could make our best Miller, Young's Democratic May 28, 1999 relatives and friends. We thank you for all the support, show of sympathy, prayers, condolences case against 'federal takeover.' counterpart on the committee, has that you showed during the hour of sorrow. We are eternally grateful to each and everyone of you. "I'm looking forward to work­ been "nagging" the Alaskan to The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is soliciting· proposals from qualified NE engineering iirms for providing Once again, from all of us, we humbly say .... ing with Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio in hold a hearing on CNMI issues. Construction Management Services for the construction of the Lower Navy Hill Sewer Line and Upgrade of that effort." Miller recently alleged that his Four Sewage Pump Stations, in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The project repeated requests for a hearing consists of two separate parts: (1) Construction of a wastewater collection system, and (2) Renovation and upgrade g'/zanfv ,Y,llf,l;, Uv 0~._;Ya, Jt J/tv u&Jf1a- ~ SURVIVED BY: Babauta said because of the re­ of 4 pump stations in various locations. The wastewater collection system (approximately 0.5 miles in length) is to Childrens: Joseph R. Guzman cent "escalation" of the contro­ have been denied because of the be constructed in the central part of Saipan just north of the Navy Hill Intersection with Middle Road, The four lift CHILDREN & FAMILY David R. Guzman versy over local labor and immi­ "cozy relationship" between key stations are located in Gualo Rai, Sadog Tasi, and near San Roque. The estimated construction period is 200 days Jason R. Guzman gration policies, even a friend of House Republicans and CNMI from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Grandson: Andrew E. Guzman Husband: Antonio Concepcion Guzman (deceased) the C~Mllike Young is now"very garment manufacturers, a charge Parents: Jose Cruz Reyes (deceased) concerned." denied by both. All interested firms may pick-up a Scope of Work at the Procurement & Supply Office, Rm. #4, 3rd Floor at the Rufina Campus Camacho Reyes (deceased) Babauta said Young can only Earlier this week, the Demo­ Joeten Dandan Commercial Bldg., during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, except for Government observed holidays. Apre-proposal conference for this project is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at 9:30 Sisters: Bernie Camacho Reyes (deceased] tum to the CNMI to help him cratic Congressional Campaign Brother-in-law: Thomas Salas Villagomez (deceased) a.m., local time at the CUC Conference Room. Brothers/Sisters & Spouse: address concerns in Washington, Committee faxed letters to mem­ Ben C. Reyes & Afuncina; Dolores R. Sablan & Manuel; D.C. regarding alleged labor bers of Congress, urging them to The scope of the Construction Management services will include, but not be limited to: Petra R. Babauta & Jesus; Terry R. Prosser & Fritz (Fred)· abuses here. watch ABC's news program, "20/ IN LOVING MEMORY Margaret R. Tenorio & Jack; ' "We have to do that in the hear­ 20," which supposedly detailed 1. Critical review of the plans and specifications for errors, lack of clarification and potential conflicts having Pudding R. Villagomez-McGeathey & Willie· ings," he said. "I believe we all House Majority Whip Tom impact on the construction activity and schedules. Vickie_ R. Maratita; John C. Reyes & Petra;' feel a sense of obligation to pro­ De Lay's (R-Texas) "Dealmaking 2. Review contractor's submissions of work schedules, shop drawings, etc. and make appropriate Rem1 R. Sablan & David; Dora C. Reyes recommendations to CUC. . Brother/Sister-in-law: vide him with all the information with Lawbreaking Company on 3. Conduct regular inspections to assure that the construction is in compliance with the approved drawings, . Petronila & Enrique Pinaula; Francisco & Maria Guzman· he needs so he can maintain his Saipan.'' . . specifications and the applicable codes, including submission of daily inspection reports and weekly progress . Erinistino & Jose (dtlceasedJ Langas; ' reports. Remed10 (de?eased) & Jes~s Ouinlaanilla; Alejo & Erminia Guzman; 4. Initiation of any change orders, if needed. Teresita & Jesus Quidachay Cruz; Joseph Quidachay- bring home. 5. Review the Progress Payment Requests from the contractor and forward them with appropriate David Q. Maratita; Jack B. Cruz ' Teno ... "We conferourfull support and recommendations to CUC. ~uneral services will be on Friday, May 28, 1999 at Santa Rita Church Continued from page 1 remind everyone that participat­ 6. Assist CUC in closing out the contract including obtaining the "As Built" drawings. J'~ m Guam from 8:00am-1:00pm. Followed by mass of Christian Burial Daily mass is being offered at 5:00 am at Kristo Rai Church · will also serve as ambassadors of ing in these Games is a privilege all by itself," the governor said. Offerers shall provide a certification signed by a principle of the company stating that the company has in the past, D.O.B.: N~vember 28, 1950 i.{ff!ff}f.,J.~.?l Final mass wilt be on June B, 1999 and breakfast will · goodwill. "The efforts of rigor­ and is currently, in compliance with all applicable CNMI and federal labor laws. Should the company be enable to DIED. May 22, 1999 ~ be served after mass. ous training have come to an end CNMI athletes will be compet­ provide such certiiication, the company must provide a written explanation as to why, including a description of any Thank you for your prayers and those skills will finally be put ing for medals in various fields of violations of such labor laws and any remedial action taken. FAILURE OF THE COMPANY TO PROVIDE THE Lydia Regina Stephen was called to her eternal rest at the age of 48. THE FAMILY to test." sports against over 3,000 athletes CERTIFICATION OR EXPleANATION IS GROUNDS TO REJECT THE ENTIRE PROPOSAL. As she rests, she now joins her: Father: Stephen Jessy, Mother: Rumis Iiba. The CN MI chief executives said from several countries in the re­ Proposals will be evaluated and preliminary selection made based on: .. he expects CNMI athletes to bring gion. ~ 6we ad~ «Jilt,~~~ de~ °t fu-: The athletes underwent rigor­ Qualification of the principal and proposed staff (25 points), Experience in similar projects (25 points), Proposed home as many golds as they can. project approach (20 points), lime frame of the work (15 points), and Completeness of !he proposal (15 points). ous training that would prepare Son: Jessie John (JJ) Stephen Grandson: Frankie Joe K. Stephen AUTOMATIC But more than the medals, he said the athlete's ability to display ca­ them to compete during the most Brother & Sisters: Epel Stephen (Katleen), Chuuk; Misako S. Etemer (Phillip), The three design firms which receive the highest rating will be invited to submit price proposals. CUC will then enter SELLER maraderie and good sportsman­ awaited sports event in the South into negotiation with the one submitting the lowest price. Chuuk; Rena S. Sow as (Elaisar), Chuuk: Ema Stephen (Rick), Saipan; Ketsy Stephen (Saipan). ship is the best reward they can Pacific region. Reared Children: Hector Billimon, Niki DLG. Tudela, Leona DLG. Sablan, ~....r1IVIACHINE One (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked CUC-IFB-99- Luis Deleon Guerrero, Majesty Stephen, Daisy lgitol, and Melency Stephen. Busy schedule? You stfll ho~·e plenty or.' 0020 to Mr. Mariano DLG. Fajardo, Supervisor for Procurement &Supply. Proposals will be accepted at the CUC ttmeto place a closslnedod. Just fox your ad tion policies, it can impose re­ P&S Office, Rm. #4, 3rd Floor of the Joeten Dandan Commercial Bldg., Saipan, MP 96950, until 2:00 p.m., local Promise Sister: Julia Raed NMI ... strictions. lime, on Wednesday, June 30, 1999. j. copy1o 234-9271. lt"so quick and ~osywoy Continued from page 1 to sell your u_nwanted Items for quick cash. Like the Office of the Palau Rosary is said nightly at her residence in Garapan, upper MlHA Housing It you don't hove access to a FAX machine. Call 234-9797 /6341 /7578 larly impressed by the highly criti­ President and Mayor Manglona, CUC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defect in the proposal if, in its sole opinion, to do so is j in the best interest of the government. All proposals shall become the property of CUC. (House No. M-21) at 7:00 p.m. Viewing and last respects may be paid on , . and.a representative will help you place your ad over the phone. cal legal analysis submitted by MLSC is opposed to the passage Saturday, May 29, I 999 from 8:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at MLSC to his committee. of H.B. 11-294, saying is dis­ All inquiries should be directed to Mr. David Yamartino at telephone number (670) 235-7025-32, ext. 141. ·:.ti?/).•'..t. i.·.•. \ ..•.·· .. •.t ....,.·•····.•.•·.• ·.··.. .. ·.r.>.• ..·.• ..·.· ..•.·.·.· ... •... ·..• ..•.•• :.··.r.. .. •.·.·.· ..··• .. •·.·•· ... •· ... •·.•.• .. ".•·.•.'.• ..···.····.•••.••.•.·.··.·< ...!.; .. ·.· •.i.•.·.·····.··.•·.·•·.··.··.. .•.• ..·..... · .. ' •.·•.··· .. ·.·.r .•.·.· .. ··.·.·.·.•·•..•..•... •• ...•.•·.. ·····.•.·•.. non-rou. . ;. ·. ··· .. ···· ..·· ... ·· ...· · ..· ····.··. .. 1.n.e·.·~0u1,11ne< 24 hrs. waler, Gas Stove &water Healer, Quie~ East SELLER A FOR SALE Capital Hill Location. Call: 234-7193 or 235-7151 IVIACHINE AN old burlesque routine, once now only $700.00 per month! Busy schedule? You still have plen!y of performed by Abbott and t1me to place a classified ad. Just raxyour ad. Costello, goes something like NIGHTCLUB &RESTAURANT 2-Bedroom Concrete copy to 23<1-9271. It's a quick and ~asyway this: a-Bedroom Concrete ; .. to sell your unwanted Items for quick cash. Bud Lou were delivery Located along Beach Road in Chalan Kanoa. and Nice & Secured Place j ltyou don't have access to a FAX machine. Call 234-9797 /6341/7578 men for the Padrone Bottled CALL: 234-5520 CALL: 234-lllB (office) ,. and.a representative will help you place your ad over the phone. Water Company. Today they 234-8734 (home) were given the task ofdeliver­ . Serious hiquiries Only .· bottles of water to fami0 ·:dJlfarianas "Vc1riet~ ing28 7 HOUSE FOR RENT · FAX your ad to IR)~~ equally Lou lies, divided. But • 1 Room, 1 Kitchen, 1 Bathroom -- 234-9271 "~ "'"C, was not sure how to divide the FOR SALE • 2 Rooms, Big Dining, Kitchen & Bath bottles evenly. Bud said notto • 2 Rooms, 1 Kitchen, 2 Balhroom worry, and showed him the fol­ TOYOTA PICK-UP Located in San Jose, Oleai lowing calculation: , Model 1990, Aircon, Good Condition Price: $4,500.00 Contact: 234·9088 / 235-9088 You divide 28 by 7, .by first CHEVY-TRUCK Price:$soo.oo idn't get your putting the 7 into the 8, and. you CHEVVVAN get 1: Aircon, Good Condition Price: $7,000.00 STUDIO TYPE - 8300/MONTH YAMAHA PIANO Price:$2,000.00 RIRNISIEI, 6000 WATER & POWBI paper today? S1116lf OR CDUPlf DNI.Y. KARAOKE SET w/Laser Disc Ill NOBlBIVl.lf On Guam call: (671) 649-4678 Japanese Song, 10 pcs. English, 1 Chamorro 'Price: $140.00 Ta 288-2222 3 - TELEVISION (24 inches) or E-mail us at : [email protected] Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2 - TELEVISION (Small) FOR RENT PIONEER LD Video 1 BEDROOM AVAILABLE 2 BOSE SPEAKER FOR RENT $300.00 MONTHLY LOCATED IN CHALAN KlYA CONTACT: 287-6623 CONTACT: 236-4306 (PAGER)

It's a ' • Commercial Space w/ I bedroom Ist Floor .,., . \:>:t :,-:. -:::-::: ? \: ::::\\: :r & 3 rooms 2nd floor nm 10 Sister Remedios whole new Not Running, School it~efJ S.a~pa~,i~tter_Ff~e! $200.00 Must sell immed. • 2-UnitsApartment (Furnished) North of PIC WORLD. ?~111;',, Call: Jeff Wright at Tel. 288-1361 Contact: SALLY AT 234-3694

. / ·I :i FRIDAY, MAY 28; 1999-MARIANAS VARIE1Y NEWS AND vmws-41 '·',, 40-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 b' I' II CROSSWORD PUZZLER JI

ACROSS 40 "El-" 41 Tartan 1 - Scotia 43 Concerning Answer to Previous Puzzle 5 ·--Three 45 Create Lives" 47 Separate 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ Toke Control ofYourLife! 9 Hiatus 50 Extremely 01 BEAUTICIAN-Salary:$3.05 per hour 01 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$3.10 per 12 Arrow poison terrible hour · ary:$3.30 per hour .! Be Your Own·aoss · 13 Grandma, 51 Actress Talia Employment Wanted Contact: ANGELITA M. BUNIAG dba 01 (DISHWASHER) KITCHEN Alanar's Enterprises Tel. 234-0695(5/ 03 MASON-Salary:$3.1 O per hour .! Earn the Income YQJJ Want for some and family 01 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.10 per hour HELPER-Salary:$3.05-3.45 per hour 14 Corrida cry 53 Almost 28)F31067 .! Set Your Own Hours Contact: JESSIE A. ARIZALA dba Sys­ 02 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$3.15-3.60 .! Work When and Where YQJ.! Choose 15 Jason-of 57 ·-the tems Services Company Tel. 234· per hour Start an Avon Business .... TODAY! "Sleepers" • S0$SQn ...• 01 SPORTS INSTRUCTOR-Sal· '17 "Crocodile 58 •1 cannot tell 5334(6/11)F31275 07 COOK-Salary:$3.05-3.96 per hour CALL: 235-6181 FOR APPOINTMENT ary:$800.00 per month 03 WAITER (RESTAURANT)-Sal­ --· Contact: JY CONSTRUCTION dba JY 19 Macaws 60 Per- "lttii 02 TRIMMER-Salary:$3.05 per hour ary:$3.05-3.30 per hour . Job Vacancy · Reef Rider Tel. 234-6564(5/28)F31064 l 21 lnvigoratin(I 61 Ending with Contact: MAN ON ENT. INC. Tel. 235- 02 COOK HELPER-Salary:$3.05-3.40 22 Part of Infant per hour 01 MANAGER-Salary:$1,000.00- 8922(6/11)F31277 paragraph 62 Bread types Announcement 03 BUILDING MAINTENANCE RE­ 63 Exercise 2,000.00 per month 26 Vlgoda ID PAIRER-Salary:$3.50-3.85 per hour 27 Place of system Contact: BYUNG GON HWANG 'dba 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal­ 03 AUTO MECHANIC-Salary:$3.50· safety Byung Gon Enterprises Tel. 234-6465(51 ary:$3.05 per hour 1-1 @i 1998 United Feature Syndicate 3.85 per hour .28 Sorrel DOWN 28)F31062 03 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ 30 Direct at PUBUC NOTICE ary:$3.05 per hour 02 CASHIER-Salary:$3.05-3.50 per target 1 Small bite 5 Of Peruvian 9 Chocotatier All Interested resident workers are hour descent name 01 OPERATION MANAGER-Sal­ Contact: JAC INC. dba Tropical Clean­ I 33 Exists 2 "--Clear urged to register at the 01 SECURITY GUARD-Salary:$3.05- 34 College Day" 6 ·­ 10 Sudsy brews ary:$1,000.00-2,000.00 per month ing Service Tel. 235-5377(6/11)F31279 1 Dept. ol Labor & Immigration, 3.35 per hour certificale 3 Animal doc Conficlentiar 11 Quick look Division of Employment Services lor 03 TOUR GUIDE-Salary:$3.50 per hour 01 FRONT DESK CLERK-Salary:$3.05- • WHKLY POTINTIAl Processing 37 Therefore 4 Charged with 7 Terminate 16 Peaceful Contact: RAINBOW CORPORATION 02 PHYSICAL THERAPY-Sal­ I 18 Firearms grp. the Job/s being adverflS&d In which 3.35 per hour 38 Vigor gas 8 Smear dba E&F Tour Agency Tel. 234-6564(5/ ary:$900.00-1,000.00 per month 20 Chastised you are qualified and available. Knowledge of basic Japanese language 01 ACCOUNTANT (CHIEF)-Sal· Govlll'llllent Reflllds at ble. For further assistance, 28)F31061 22 Liner preffered, conversational is a plus. ary:$5.05 per hour 23 Comfort please call Alfred A. Pangelinan at 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIR-Sal­ rt! Experience ricelsary. Tel. 664·2078. 05 TRAVEL COUNSELOR-Sal­ Plus $10.00/hr. commission. 24 Reno's St. ary:$3.05-3.60 per hour 25 Umberto- ary:$800.00-2,100.00 per month Contact: HIS INC. dba Masa Shiatsu Contact KAN PACIFIC SAIPAN, LTD. 1·BOIJ.1188·3599 fxt. 1978 29 Current unit 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal­ 01 MAINTENANCE BUILDING RE· Studio Tel. 234-2525(6/11)F78835 Tel. 322-4692(6/11)F78838 31 "This - -!" ary:$3.05 per hour PAIR-Salary:$650.00-800.00 per month 32 Pieala- 01 GROUNDKEEPER-Salary:$3.05 per Contact: PACIFIC MICRONESIA 04 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour 35Porky- hour TOURS, INC. Tel. 234-3913(5/ Contact: NHK INC. Tel. 235-4900(6/ I 36 By this time Contact: D & C CORPORATION Tel. 28)F78622 11)f31280 IN AN ·y E 39 Expression of I approval · 483-2592(6/4)F78746 I ': 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ 01 OFFICE CLERK-Salary:$3.05 per 42 Battery size 44 Make a 01 BARBER-Salary:S3.05 per hour ary:$4.00 per hour hour Contact: O'CONNOR BERMAN DOTIS mistake Contact: SUN MEI CORPORATION Tel. Contact: SEAFIX INCORPORATED Tel. 46 Dressed to 234· 8058(614 )F32291 322-0997(5/28)F31069 & BANES Tel. 234-5684(6/11)F78846 CLII 777 the-, N E E D S 47 Italian wine 01 (GENERAL) MANAGER RESTAU­ 03 CUTIER (HAND)-Salary:$3.05 per 02 AUTOMOBILE-BODY REPAIRER· city RANT-Salary:$1 ,750.00 per month hour Salary:$3.50 per hour 48 Singer Collins 01 OFFICE MANAGER-Salary:$3.05- 05 PRESSER (HAND)-Salary:$3.05 per 02 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05-4.00 per WAITRESSES 49 Rip 52 Crafty per hour 11our hour for our GRAND OPENING SOON .... Contact: BIRD ISLAND DEVELOP­ 54 River (Sp.) 01 WAITRESS-Salary:S3.05 per hour 03 PACKAGER-Salary:$3.05 per hour TW/\S WELCOME, WITH PLEASING PERSONALITY. 55 Limb Contact: ARIRANG ENT. dba Arirang 16 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR· MENT INC. Tel. 235-6888(6/11)F31291 56-Sumac Restaurant Tel. 233-6660(6/4)F31189 Salary:$3.05 per hour PLEASE CONTACT: TEL. 4~9111 FOR INTERVIEW & APPOINTMENT. 59 That is (Latin 02 QUALITY AND CONTROL 01 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN-Sal­ abbr.) 01 MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN­ CHECKER-Salary:$3.05 per hour ary:$3.05 per hour Salary:S1 ,070.00-1,200.00 per month 03 TRIMMER-Salary:S3.05 per hour Contact: TM CORPORATION Tel. 234- • •• STELLA WILDER Contact: J.C.A. INC. dba McDonald's of Contact: EXPRESS MANUFACTUR· 2700(6/11 JF31290 ~.... ~ .... ( ..L.;;O~C~AL or IA ONLY) Saipan Tel. 235-8761(6/4)F78736 ING, INC. Tel. 322-6742(5/28)F31066 by Dick Rogers 01 WAREHOUSE WORKER-Sal­ MALE FRONT DESK NHIS~TM 01 BUILDING MAINTENANCE RE­ 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-4.10 ary:$3.05 per hour Experience is a Plus. Can work during Night shift. YOUR.BIRTHDAY Contact: GUERRERO TRADING COR­ THE~ PAIR-Salary:$3.05 per hour per hour Please Submit your resume al: CAPITAL HOTEL (beside Capttal Bowling Center PORATION Tel. 322-2112(6/11 )F31289 & Contact: KWOK KWUN LEE dba V.I.P. 01 ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT-Sal· near Garapan Elementary School.) I made a scarecrow to scare Gilt Shop Tel. 234-1587(6/4)F31181 ary:S3.05-3.25 per hour 01 WAITRESS, RESTAURANT-Sal­ crows out of my garden. I Contact: MODERN OFFICE FURN. & IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE · FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1999 resist the temptation to force · AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-4.80 ary:$3.30 per hour made it so scary that the SUPP. Tel. 234-6832(6/4)F78731 COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORIBERN Born today, you are one of the things ·along. You may have to -A look back over the past week per hour 02 COOK-Salary:$4.00 per hour WANTED MARIANA ISLANDS crows did this ... 01 MAINTENANCE BUILDING RE­ 01 CONSTRUCTION WORKER-Sal­ 02 KITCHEN HELPER-Salary:S3.05 per most original thinkers anp doers play the waiting game. will illuminate a.personal prob­ hour IMMEDIATELY PAIRER-Salary:$3.05-4.60 per hour ary:S3.05 per hour born under your sign. You are CANCER (June 21-July 22) lem thathas been a mystery. Now, · To learn answer, read the Contact: PACIFIC MANAGEMENT, INC. In the Matter of the Contact: MODERN INVESTMENT, INC. 01 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05-3.40 per ,COOK. always working on one fascinat­ -The more willing you are to go you 'II have the chance to solve it the dues and write the words dba Saipan Ocean View Hotel Tel. 234- dba Mariana Restaurant Tel. 322· Petition for Adoption of hour ing project after another, and about your business quietly and for good! in the spaces. · 8900(6/4)F78728 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-3.60 3324(6/11)F31288 WAITER·· DUWAYNE AYUYU SAKISAT, per hour Minor Child, making them work for you emo­ with a minimum of fuss, the more PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •with at least 2 years experience in reslaurant operation 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-3.90 Contact: SAIHON DEVELOPMENT, 01 PURCHASING MANAGER-Sal· By: WILLIAM M. SAKISAT and tionally, psychologically and fi­ likely you are to be remembered - Failure to see through a T __Y Opposite of she. per hour INC. Tel. 234-6B32(6/4)F7B732 ary:$10.50 per hour Interested applicants please send your resume to LUISA A. SAKISAT, nancially. You crave novelty, but for your efforts. "smokescreen" today may Contact: MODERN STATIONERY & Contact: MASCOT CORPORATION Tel. Caller Box 10001 AAA-55 Saipan you are never one to let a good 1 TRADING CO., INC. Tel. 234-6852(6/ 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ 235-2998(6/11)F31281 TWA 01 transfer are welcome Petitioners. LEO (July 23-Aug.22)-You threaten your momentum and BR_UGHT BAC_ okay (Abbr.J 4)F78730 ary:S3.05 per hour FCD-AD-CivilAction No. 99-0167 thing go by the wayside ifit is still are more interested by those who present a situation which requires Contact: STEVEN V. PANGELINAN Tel. 01 OPERATION MANAGER-Sal­ working for you, no matter how know what they want than those you to back down temporarily. ary:$3.05-6.1 O per hour T_E C__ _ A musical instrument that 01 BARTENDER-Salary:S3.05 per hour 235-0216(6/4)F31202 PUBLIC NOTICE "routine" it may St'.em to you or Contact: MELITON R. MENDEZ dba who come to you for the answer ARIES (March 21-April 19) you blow. 01 MANAGER (NIGHT CLUB)-Sal­ 1 Wide Technical Services Tel. 322- others. Professionally and person­ to that age-old question. 02 ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT-Sal­ - You can profit today by doing ary:S3.50 per hour 1110(6/11)F31284 The Petition of WILLIAM M. SAKI SAT T EY T Catch fish on it 03 WAITRESSES-Salary:S3.05 per ary:$3.05-7.00 per hour ally, you are always far more in­ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)­ someone a favor .. In the end, you 'II - --- Contact: MAIR, MAIR, SPADE & TH· and LUISA A. SAKISAT, seeking the terested in what is going on inside Much to your surprise, you can hour 01 AUTOMOBILE DETAILER-Sal­ be remembered fo.r your generos- I Contact: XOU CORP. dba Number one OMPSON Tel. 233-2089(6/11)F78851 adoption of the minor child, Duwayne LAS_ Y__ R A wanrn drink. ary:$3.05 per hour than outside. Your "inner life" reap additional gains from the past ity, and make some good money Bar Tel. 235-9895(5/28)F31074 Ayuyu Sakisat, has been scheduled for a C, , QOQ lJndad F..aw. ~ n::.. ~8 Contact: ALFREDO E. & VICTORIA gets far more attention from you today. As long as you remain to boot! ' 04 ARCADE (POKER) AITENDANT­ ALCANTARA dba Taxi Services Tel. hearing before the Commonwealth 'l:IV3A .LSV1 >1001. 01 WAJTRESS-Salary:$3.50 per hour Salary:$3.05 per hour than any external trappings. · open-minded, you can reap re­ TAURUS (April 20-May 20) 322-4073(6/11 )F31285 Superior Court, Saipan, Northern Mariana A3H.l Nl:IO:J 3H.L :>i0'1'8 l.H8001:18 A3H.L :1:f3MSNV 01 (DISHWASHER) KITCHEN Contact: DAE HAN GROUP, INC. dba You do tend to rush about at markable results. - You may be limited by a few of MGM II Fun & Games Tel. 233-3513(6/ Islands, on the 17th day of June, 1999 at HELPER-Salary:$3.05 per hour 01 CHEF-Salary:$725.00 per month times, trying to do too much at LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) - your own misconceptions today, 03 WAITRESSES/WAITER-Sal- 11 )F31298 9:00 a.m. Contact: STAR HOMES GAMING, INC. A stable group ofcompanilJ ner:ds the following: any given time. Slow down, and You may not be in the mood to but later on, a friend is likely to ary:S4.00-4.50 per hour Tel. 233-1300(6/11)F31286 Any person who has any objection to this Contact: JAVA IMPORTS LTD. dba Col­ 02 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER BUILD­ peti•ion may file his or her objection with you 'II find that you have even work with others today, but cer­ step in and show you "the way" in , lee Shop Tel. 323-5282(5/28)F31079 ING-Salary:$3.05 per hour ACCOUNTANT· male or female, with knowledge more time to devote to those things tain circumstances may demand 03 SALES REPRESENTATIVE-Sal­ in hotel operations, computer literate, dependable ihe Commonwealth Superior Court at any­ true tenns. 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FRIDA y, MAY 2~, 1999 -MARIANASVARIETY NEWS AND VIEW~l43 42-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 28, 1999 But there is a serious side to this "I know the girls (teams) from have gotten more." friendly woman. She readily ad­ Guam and Palau will be very "I don't think many people Omar • • • tough," said Omar. Men's VB team is Women ... mits the competition will be very Continued from page 44 know about SPG. It's a big thing Continued from page 44 On the. basketball court with. and we need all the support we tough. "If we play as a team and keep Omar will be teammates Lina and strong team especially in the can get," Attao says. petitiveness on the court. Kintoki, Regina Palacios, Nally ready for action Barcinas also commented on · When asked whether going our spirits up, we can win and volleyball event. In the past, the move up to the playoff roµnds." Rose Ngimidol, Theofin Lynn the fact that his team did not re­ away-to SPO-for two weeks By Marian A. Maraya in this community. We all had women's volleyball team never Entered in Pool-B, CNMI Vereen, Pauline Tudela, Brenda ceive a lot of assistance from the will dampen her spirits, she For the Variety to care of our- families. But won even a set in the SPG. This women's basketball team will Haddox, Concepcion Camacho, CNMI government. thought a minute, then responded, NOTHING beats confidence it's been a great adventure, will soon change," Barcinas as­ have to beat their five opponents, Vanessa Mobel, Jamaina San "We haven't received much . "I'm single, I won't have to worry as an ingredient to winning. this whole trip," Ganir posi­ sures. in that Pool. "I want the team to Nicolas and Julie Tokyo. The support from the governrpent. And about anyone." She very quickly As they say, when one has tively reflects. The girls also have high hopes win those first five ballgames," team is coached by William this concerns me because in the adds "only my mom (I have to confidence, half the battle is A great deal of the confi­ for their team. added Omar. Primley and Mary Martha Scotty. "We have been working a lot latest election, they put sports as think about)." already won, no matter what dence they have comes from on our jumps. Jumping, leapfrog­ one of their top priorities. I don't the outcome is. knowing that they have spent participating in the three-day evenl nament and extend sincere appre­ ging to improve our vertical see them giving us the support we It's a good thing that the more than enough time mas­ The tournament ended with the fol­ ciation to all teams who partici­ jumps. Also, we have been work­ need now that they're already in Team • • • CNMI volleyball team has this tering the sport. lowingresults: Championship-Palau pated in the tournament. A spe­ ing on our speed and quickness in office,"Barcinas complains. Continued from page 44 attitude. That, and of course, the Men's Softball Team, managed by cial thank you goes to WWFM, the court. The women playing Furthermore, Barcinas stated, "We've been ready to com­ knowledge that all of their Hennan "Balio" Ngiraidong, 1st KR FM, Ego-Paradise FM and against us are pretty tall. But we're "SAVA (Saipan Amatuer Vol­ ball tournament held from May pete for months," says coach players are not new with the 14 to 16, 1999 (Friday, Saturday Runner-Up - Team Baseball, man­ T8AA Radio Station for helping trying to prepare for anything and. leyball Association) has been in­ Tony Ganir, 27, of the Men's sport. aged by Melib Tmehlchel, 2nd Run­ us promote the tournament. everything.. ,," team pl ayer, strumental in guiding us prepare & Sunday). The purpose of the Volleyball team. "A lot of our guys have had tournament was to raise funds to ner - Up Angaur Comets, managed Proceeds from the tournament Catherine Attao says. for the SPG. I would like to ex­ "But like anything unless we experience. They're not rook­ help Palau Men's Softball Team by Natus Misech. have been donated to Team Palau Aside from the physical prepara­ tend my thanks to them." do it, we'll never know ... ," ies. They have been playing The officers and member of to support Men's Softball Team tion, the girls have also been busy In terms of readiness, the team to the South Pacific Games. Ganir stated. sports for a great number of -· Belias Softball Association con­ in the up-coming South Pacific raising the money to cover some is confident they are. The tournament was a huge Ganir's team will represent years," Ganir assures. gratulate the winners of the tour- Games in Guam. expenses they need for the SPG. "I think we are! Once we get success with sixteen ( 16) teams the CNMI in the 1999 South Camacho admits that this "The girls have worked hard to off being nervous, we could pick Pacific Games (SPG) in Guam team is now more aware of up the spikes and hit our hits," organize fund raising may be better, except the grading seems to put lowest priority on starting next week. what it is up against. Attao says. "Back then, we didn't know · Players from thf3 CNMI National Baseball show their new uniforms yesterday. The team departs for Guam activities,"Barcinas stated. of the smface is somewhat tricky." sports and falling further behind." Both him and his asst. coach Satruday morning. Photo by Tony Celis With a Ji ttle luck, the team hopes Tennis .... "We are grateful for all the During the 1994 Micronesian Cho recommends, "Support Ryan Camacho, 24, agree that much of what to expect. Ath­ supoort we got," Attao says to come home with something for Continued from page 44 Games, Race won four medals, a more things like (building) tennis the men in their team have letes from Western Samoa, further,"But we wish we could the CNMI. pair each in Silver and Bronze. courts and gym." really worked hard to get ready American Samoa, and other is not unlike many athletes from For Chang Hyun Cho, a Silver John Taitano, who is a Florida for the tournament. South Pacific Islanders had far Guam prepares and 200m events. "It's going to · CNMI's other teams. in the 1998 Micronesian Games Metropolitan University student "We have been practicing · more experience than we had. Sprinters . . ~ very tough," lakopo said. "The competition will be much was his mettle to continue play­ is also a veteran of regional four to five times· a week for· And they were very well­ Sustaining the quickness power harder at SPG," said Race. ing (tennis). competition. riine months now. We some­ trained compared to us," Continued from page 44 He is concerned about the lo­ Camacho remembers. for SPG opening for the longer-200m and The 24-year-old Cho says Taitano's first SPG compe­ times go to the beach and play Stanley lakopo, "We've been 400m-races will be Antonio cation of the tennis tourna­ he will try his best at the SPG. tition was in 1987, held in Fiji. with·beach volleyball players. Moreover, the coach prom­ HAGATNA (Pacnews)- As APEX training hard and we have a very Ichiou. ments. Medal or not. In that SPG Taitano was with And all other activities that ises a totally different style base, are Samoa, Tonga, Niue, teams from competing nations good chance to get into medal Ketson "Jack" Kabirie will run Should the (tennis) tourna­ What can, or should have, the volleyball team. But for would help us familiarize our­ from this batch of players. Cook Islands, New Caledonia, YOUTH arrive for the 11th South Pa­ rounds. But, it still doesn't get the 800m and 1500m. ments may be held at Tiyan, the CNMI Government do to the 1991 SPG, in New selves with body mechanics," "Over all, the guys have Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New cific Games in Guam, offi­ CAMPAIGN any easier." Rota's Joe Santos is the man to the wind could be a big factor. help the athletes? Caledonia, he switched over Camacho said. come a long way since the last Guinea and the Federation cials are finding out that their Confidence in his teammates run the marathon. "It's very windy, up there. For Race his answer reflects to tennis. Recently Taitano The coaches expressed their tournament. I have the utmost faith States of Micronesia. Love and be loved, be under­ well-laid out plans do not seem standing, be harmonious w:~h keep Iakopo focused in his event. "He's the crazy one," joked There are no wind-breakers those (answers) of many ath­ was ranked No. 5 in Florida sentiments on the diffuclties in my team. Luck is a part of With just under two days for one another, that will make a The quickest sprinter in the team, coach Ricketts, referring to there," said Race. He contin­ State men's 4.5 (tennis) divi­ their team had to deal with in success so I think we have that to working out too well. the official opening of the letes," Having travelled to healthy and better commu­ Iakopo will race in the 100-meter Santos' decision torun26.2-miles. ues, "the Hagatna tennis courts the course of the intensive going for us," Ganir expressed. Officials are having prob­ Games, organisers are brac­ most Pacific Islands, CNMI sion. nity. training. Before they go off-island on lems with transport and regis­ ing themselves for another Some of the players have Saturday, Ganir wishes to let trations. 2000 athletes to arrive in the Have you ever considered the people of CNMI know that So far 8 of the 21 countries country. I had to juggle making time for you or your Jove one· s health? I' practice, work, and their fami­ he and his team are very proud have arrived with the Fiji con­ The Fiji contingent which I to be representing the islands tingent the largest with just I lies, too. arrived on Tuesday evening Then, there is no better place Hx§1t0Iry of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. over 300 athletes and officials. "It's been hard. Some of us were delayed at the airport for to buy health equipment or · The countries that have have kids and really rigorous "We 're going to give our nearly two hours as officials sports goods for you or your jobs. Family for us is high pri­ best and nothing less!," Ganir settled in the game village at tried to work out the transport lover. Here is good news for We a Jr e JP> Jr((}) 11.llJ. 1f ((}) 1be par 1f ((}) £ 1f he ority which is really healthy promised. the former Anderson Airforce problems. you. 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is. . :Barcinas'•,, '. ' ' 'Pri.derof . . .. By Marian kM,araya doing strenuous offense and. COACHfonasBarcinas'of defense training four ti~es ev- the CNMlWomen's Vol~ eryweek.. . ·•· - \ Omar:.Te;µnwork.is.key. leyball team is proud to be' ,~'.ltiave, been wqrki1:1g witJt ' coachi~g 13 of.;the most . thegirls,r:eligiou_sly.seeing_t9It , By Tony C';ell~ . promising athletes to-"re~ .> tliattheyo'Vercpxnesomewe~- . .. ·· Variety News Staff, ··. resent the CNMI in the up- · nesses and ·tighten up their -- JOVIE}OMAR/~capfiiijj,;fo'r,the CNMl·· coming South Pacific · . strengh~;" says Barcinas. National wotneri;s;BasketbMI tearri'.lias a way.·. Games (SPG) iri Guam next With the hard training behind ·.. of doWlj-playii'lg:\Vliat ~th~rwise·w~~ldfause ··.· .week. · .....·. · ··· · . them, Barcinas believes his .sleeple#nigltts_'Iii f;his~ase: it'sj~ie South· . Barcirias, a volleyball teamwillhaveachancetoactu~ Pacific Games;. •.·· · ·· · · . · ..... · player himself, :wants to ally touch that medal. ·.. Whilea\verydem-.·.· have endured intensive . CNMlwill be sending a young Kabiriel, took one more practice Wednesday. Not shown are Joe - . .. . }:co~tl.n~ed:~ripage 42 .trainingsincelatelasty~, · Continued on page 42 ... , '.· . ' .. ·. Santos and coach Elias Rangamar. Photo by Tony Cells 'Let the Garnes begin' Sprinters take ·····------··-····-one more practice run By Tony Celis Antonio Ichiou, Ketson Variety News Staff Kabiriel, Joseph Santos, Stanley ONE MORE sprint, one more Iakopo and coaches Elias run, once more to the firiish line ' Rangamar and Murry Lee Rick­ before they depart for the 1999 ets make-up the CNMI National South Pacific Games. Track and Field team. Just hours before the start of A small group, with guts and the SPG, CNMI National Ath­ determination. letic-Track and Field-team Veterans of regional compe­ took no exception and went titions, team members know the about practice as usual on competition will be tough. Wednesday. Like most athletes facing the Slacking-off isn't in their vo­ unknown sooner or later those cabulary, at least not until they knots inside the beltline will either win a medal oreliminated. have to be dealt with. They aren't looking to being "It's the butterflies," said eliminated any time soon. Continued on page 42

Team Palau gets donation Women's National Volleyball team members, headcoach Jonas Barcinas, coach Begonia Odoshi, Sabia Isa Calvo, Pola Taitano, Klaris Rey, Aurora Santos, Eun Jung Lee, Ngedikes Uludong, Lanie Marie Buekis, Iris KOROR (Palau Horizon) - main purpose is to promote friend­ Calvo, Martha Satur, Catherine Attao, Percelleia Bobby and_Leokadya Moses, sport their new uniforms The Officers of Belias Softball ship, team-work and comradeship Wednesday. · . . Photo by Marian Maraya Association; GovernorTmewang among the young and old through Rengulbai -Commisioner, Yaoch games of softball. The associa­ 1 Daniel Ngirchokebai - President, tion is sponsoring an on-going Leo Ben Teriong - Vice Presi­ softball leagueinAirai with games Tenllis team in'.fop form dent, Natus Misech - Secretary being played on Monday, and Florence Kerai Nginnekur - Wednesday, Friday and Saturday By Tony Cells can't move anymore": fore their scheduled departure the Treasurer. in the evening. Variety News Staff Cho says," I think when I'm tennis team took practice yester- In a brief ceremony at Palau The Officers and all members MOTTO: 'Fatigue makes cow­ over 70-years-old". day, at Hyatt Hotel tennis courts. Gymnasium, presented a $1,000 of Belias Softball Association ards of us all (John Wooden)'". For Race, they might have to John Taitano, Peter Sinclair, check to Governor Tadashi wish all Palauan Athletes good · As the leader of the CNMI Na­ carry him off a tennis court. When Chan Hyun Cho, Min Ji Kim, Jeff Sakuma, Chai Iman ofTeam Palau luck at the South Pacific Games. tional Tennis team, Jeff Race has posed with the question 'When Race and Hannah Borja comprise and Balio Ngiraidong, Manager Thank you for representing all of a wealth of experience under his are you too old to exercise?' his the team. of Men's Softball Team in sup­ us. belt-racket. answer was, "When ... die". Franz Reksid is team coach. portof Palau Men's Softball Team 1999 Belias Invitational Men's One thing this team has in com­ For Race and the rest of the During the 1998 Micronesian to the South Pacific Games. Softball Tournament mon is they all regard "exercis­ team, rest assured, the folks here Games, Race won three Silver- The Belias Softball Associa­ The Belias ·Softball Associa­ ing" as a life-long activity. are proud of their athletes-just medals. tion is a newly created associa­ tion sponsored a three-day soft- For John Taitano he 'II quit come back alive. His outlook on this year's SPG working out when" ... my muscles tion of softball enthusiasts whose Continued on page 42 With only a day remaining be- 0"1>-"\'t'Co'r\@ued on page 42

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