Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, through the Department of Finance, Division of Revenue & Taxation (DRT), announced special relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Governor Ralph DLG. Torres announced that the Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Douglas W. Domenech has awarded the CNMI a total of $366,900 through the Office of Insular Affairs’ (OIA) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygienic supplies for government first responders to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in the CNMI.
In an effort to assist small businesses with existing disaster loans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration has informed Governor Ralph DLG. Torres that all SBA disaster loan payments will automatically be deferred through December 31, 2020.
Governor Torres announces economic injury disaster loans for small businesses
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.
