The Honorable Arnold I. Palacios is the 10th Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, serving alongside Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang since January 2023.
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual CNMI Women’s Summit, taking place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Center in Saipan, CNMI. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action: Empower, Elevate, Inspire,” highlights the contributions of women leaders and advocates in social, cultural, economic, and political spaces within the CNMI.
Governor Arnold Palacios this morning met with a bipartisan congressional staff delegation from the United States Senate. During the meeting, Governor Palacios highlighted key priorities, including the resumption of 902 consultations, the restoration of Covenant funding, labor force challenges, and other economic support initiatives. The discussion also covered other vital issues, such as improving air connectivity, integrating CNMI businesses into the defense supply chain, and support for cabotage exemption, among other topics.
Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, together with Delbert T. Pua, Special Assistant for the Office of Youth Affairs, recently proclaimed October 2024 as Youth Empowerment Month. The proclamation was made in the presence of members of the Legislature, Cabinet officials, and community partners, all united in their commitment to improving the lives of our youth.
