WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and
Today, the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Special Assistant Dennis Mendiola led a delegation that met with Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) officials to discuss modernization initiatives in addition to exploring opportunities for enhanced partnership agreements between the CNMI and Guam.
WHEREAS, more than 30 million children receive emergency medical care each year due to illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service to the people and community of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and
Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on Wednesday issued the following statement on the passing of former attorney and Speaker Joaquin C. Arriola.
WHEREAS, mental health involves our emotional, psychological, and social well-being; therefore, it is crucial for the community to acquire knowledge that mental health affects the way we think, feel, and act.
CNMI Division of Energy launches Energizing Insular Communities Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program (CNMI-EIC-EE/ESARP) for Rota
On April 23, 2022, childcare providers under the CNMI Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF) attended a training on the Administration of Medication, consistent with standards for parental consent, conducted by Evergreen Learning Quality Care Specialist Maricar I. Deseo. This module meets the health and safety training requirement for CCDF childcare providers under the Child Care Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2014. The training was held at Evergreen Learning’s training center in Chalan Kanoa.
WHEREAS, Tourism is the primary economic driver for The Marianas, comprising about three-fourths of the entire economy. Due to the pandemic, in FY 2021, only about 5,000 total visitors came to The Marianas. So far, this fiscal year, approximately 18,000 visitors have come to our shores as tourism begins to slowly recover under the Tourism Investment Resumption Plan – or TRIP – led by the Marianas Visitors Authority in cooperation with public and private partners.
WHEREAS, the duties of Correctional Officers and Employees have become increasingly complex, very demanding, and challenging, and often do not receive the recognition they deserve, it is appropriate that we honor the contributions and accomplishments made by these men and women of the Department of Corrections; and
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.
