Press Releases

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres is 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.

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.

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.

The CNMI Office of the Governor, through the CNMI Energy Task Force (ETF), will be giving out 18” assembled pedestal/standing electric fans this Wednesday and Thursday, in a drive-thru event for Saipan residential households.

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. 

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and the Office of Grants Management & State Clearinghouse would like to update those individuals and businesses that have applied for the CARES Act Fishermen Relief Assistance Program Part 2, especially as concerns were raised by the community regarding the release of checks.