In conversations with managers at DFS on Guam and Saipan, the company is implementing a corporate strategy that addresses challenging economic situations that DFS and the travel retail sector have been facing globally. In addition to Saipan, DFS also confirmed closures in other cities, including DFS Gallerias and airport stores in other locations outside the CNMI.

Today, we recognize the leadership and vision of those who have shaped our nation’s history. Their dedication to service and democracy continues to inspire us as we work toward a stronger and more united Commonwealth.

Today, Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang joined the CNMI Public School System for the ribbon-cutting of Hopwood Middle School’s new modular classrooms.

Recently, Governor Arnold Palacios welcomed Governor Alexander Narruhn of Chuuk and President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia for a courtesy visit. Their discussions focused on strengthening regional collaboration and discussing shared priorities, reinforcing the longstanding ties between the CNMI and FSM.

Recently, Governor Arnold I. Palacios and PSS Commissioner Lawrence Camacho joined the Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (NMCADSV) in designating February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 

Governor Arnold I. Palacios last week returned from a trip to the nation’s capital to attend the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and to set the marker for CNMI relations with the federal government during the era of his tenure and the 119th Congress, with Republicans in control of the House and Senate. 

Earlier today, Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, joined by other various local leaders and company representatives, celebrated a momentous occasion for our community as Atkins Kroll  Saipan opens its doors to a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facility in Puerto Rico. This incredible milestone is more than just a new building—it serves as a symbol of economic strength, innovation, and the unwavering commitment to progress.