Press Releases

Governor Torres Provides Assistance to the NMIBF’s U15 National Teams As They Represent the CNMI in the 2022 FIBA Oceania Championships

Governor Torres on Thursday afternoon met with Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation (NMIBF) President James Lee, team coaches, and players of the NMIBF U15 National Team to present a check totaling $22,434 which will be used to cover the team’s expenses on Guam as they represent the CNMI in the upcoming FIBA U15 Oceania Championships from November 21-26, 2022.

CNMI receives blessings from Pope Francis

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands were blessed by Pope Francis, as Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and First Lady Diann T. Torres were welcomed by Pope Francis following a pilgrimage to the Vatican City. 

Regional Leaders Converge on Saipan to Discuss Emergency Communications, Cybersecurity, and Broadband

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on Thursday greeted and spoke to visiting delegations from Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the U.S. mainland representing regional governments, federal and state entities, and policy bodies throughout the Pacific who are meeting to discuss broadband, cybersecurity, and emergency communications. Governor Torres thanked them for coming together to share their respective challenges and opportunities in the spirit of collaboration for growth. 

State of the Commonwealth Address to be rescheduled

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres was originally set to deliver the 2022 State of the Commonwealth Address (SOCA) on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Kensington Hall, Kensington Hotel Saipan.

CCDF Child Care Providers attend Health and Safety Trainings

On Saturday, October 08, 2022, Saipan-based child care centers participated in two- hour trainings on required health & safety training topics, (1) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices, and (2) Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. The trainings, conducted at the Evergreen Learning Training Center in Chalan Kanoa by Maricar I. Pena, Evergreen Learning’s Quality Care Specialist, had a total of twelve participants in the morning session and fourteen participants in the afternoon session.

CNMI Women’s Affairs Office to Hold Empowering Women for Success 2022

The CNMI Women’s Affairs Office would like to invite the public to register and join their event: Empowering Women for Success 2022. This event includes an empowering experience on how to prepare and present your best self for your dream job or career which features mini-workshops, and activities with agencies, organizations, and employers in the CNMI.

CNMI Awarded $1.9M in Outdoor Recreational Funding

The United States Department of the Interior – National Park Service has announced $1,901,200.00 in Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance funding to benefit the preservation and development of outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

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Office of CNMI Governor and Lt. Governor

Empowering the Youth, Shaping the Future

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.

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