There was a dump truck and two large road-building machines in the middle of the village today... does that mean that the new roads are finally going to be started? They are putting new roads from the ferry to Broadway--about a mile--and they are way overdue! But perhaps they are finally here to begin the work that they say will take about a year (a year for one mile?). Just in time for rainy season too!
There is a new restaraunt in town...maybe I have said this before, I don't remember. But it is nice to see that the economy isn't effecting everyone.
The water break that I saw yesterday, and that was making a river down the road, has now been patched.
Here is a view of the western side of the island
And here is Tinian's pride and joy--at least it is nowdays--the new power plant that was built to accomodate the casinos that would be built on Tinian. It produces 20 megawatts of power. Tinian uses about 5 megawatts right now. However, with three more casinos either started or in the planning, it will be put to good use. In the meantime, all we can say is: Saipan, eat your heart out!
Another new home has started down the road from the cemetary.
The military is again visiting the island with more frequency, preparing for who knows what?
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