In the spirit of giving thanks, I am hereby authorizing all non-critical employees of the Commonwealth’s departments and agencies to take Administrative Leave at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 and for all of Friday, November 26, 2021.
Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, through the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) and the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation (NMHC), announces the beginning of the initial phase of three (3) water tank replacement projects for the islands of Saipan and Tinian as part of resiliency efforts in the event of a major disaster, as well as to provide safe drinking and running water for residents.
Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, through the CNMI Office of the Governor and the CNMI Office of Veterans Affairs, invites all veterans residing on Saipan to a series of veteran town hall meetings to discuss issues of concern for veterans and military families.
Saipan, CNMI – Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on Saturday expressed his prayers for the speedy and thorough recovery of Honorary Philippine Consul to the CNMI Glicerio “Eli” Arago, who is currently undergoing a medical procedure at the Guam Regional Medical City.
The CNMI Energy Division Office is pleased to inform residential homeowners on Saipan that unredeemed or expired Appliance Rebate Vouchers under Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Energizing Insular Communities Energy Efficient, Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program (CNMI-EIC-EEESARP) will be made available to assist other interested residential homeowners in replacing old and inefficient appliances with ones that qualified Energy-Efficient/Energy Star rated products such as Refrigerators, Clothes Washers, Split and Window Type Air Conditioner units for a limited time or until funds run out, whichever comes first. Due to limited funding availability, rebate vouchers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for Saipan residents only.
National Apprenticeship Week in the CNMI
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 311, the following legal holidays are observed in the Commonwealth for the calendar year of 2022. Please note that schools and government offices are closed on these days. All department and activity heads must ensure that essential public services are not disrupted during these days.
Veterans and Military Families Month
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.
