The CNMI Department of Labor (CNMI DOL) received clarification from the U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration (USDOL-ETA) on Thursday regarding the eligibility CNMI Public School System (PSS) staff for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC).
Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and Lt. Governor Arnold I. Palacios, through Secretary Vicky Benavente and the CNMI Department of Labor (CNMI DOL), have announced that the first batch of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) has been transmitted to the CNMI Department of Finance for processing.
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.
