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We Will Never Forget: Field of Heroes Proclamation

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang recently honored the first responders that sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001, and the brave men and women who risk their lives on a daily basis to keep the community safe in a proclamation designating September 2023 as “  “We Will Never Forget: Field of Heroes” month. 

Expanding Workforce Capacity

Governor Arnold Palacios and Lt. Governor David Apatang were joined recently by CNMI Department of Labor Secretary in meeting with the U.S. Department of Labor District Director of the Wage & Hour Division Terence J. Trotter, the U.S. Department of Labor Assistant District Director for Guam and the CNMI Patrick G. Candoleta, and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division Investigator Feng Daniel Wang to sign a memorandum of understanding. 

Oath of Office: White to serve on the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board of Directors, Joab to serve as a member of the Civil Service Commission, Babauta and Barcinas to serve on the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Board of Trustees.

Congratulations to Ms. Rebecca C. White, who was recently sworn in to serve on the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board of Directors, Mrs. Michelle O. Joab, who was sworn in to serve as a member of the Civil Service Commission, and  to former CNMI Governor Mr. Juan N. Babauta and Ms. Mariah M. Barcinas who were sworn in to serve on the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation’s Board of Trustees respectively.

Guam Mayors Thank CNMI for Relief Goods

Five mayors from the Mayor’s Council of Guam presented Governor Arnold I. Palacios a  resolution expressing their “sincerest appreciation and gratitude for the generosity and kindness of the people of Saipan and the CNMI in coming to [Guam’s] aid after the devastation of Typhoon Mawar.” 

Law Enforcement Agencies Ink Agreement to Re-establish and Reorganize Joint Drug Prevention Task Force

The leaders of six law-enforcement agencies recently inked an agreement to reestablish and reorganize a joint-drug-prevention-task force. Drugs, specifically ice, have continued to negatively impact the CNMI. Agencies are seeing more cases of drug use especially in younger people, an increase in property crimes linked to the habit, and other crimes. The goal of the joint task force is to stop drugs from coming in through the CNMI’s ports.

A New NMC is Coming

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, along with several members of the Northern Marianas College (NMC) PROA community, legislative body members, local business representatives, and members of the public gathered at NMC for the historic Student Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. 

Oath of Office: Juan Pua A. Pua to serve as DFEMS Commissioner, Calvo to Serve on the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority Board, Hofschneider to serve on the e Public Lands Advisory Board

Congratulations to Juan A. Pua, who was recently sworn in to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Ms. Dana Calvo and Mr. Henry Hofschneider have also been sworn in to serve on the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority Board and the Public Lands Advisory Board, respectively.

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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.