WHEREAS, the CNMI is home to abundant marine biodiversity and ecosystems that provide valuable services supporting sustainable livelihoods, coastline protection, tourism opportunities, and cultural and recreational uses;

Governor Arnold I. Palacios has announced that U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., has approved the CNMI’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Category B (emergency protective measures), and Direct Federal Assistance to further support the Commonwealth’s disaster response and recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar.

To help expand the disaster relief activities for the Island of Rota, the Honorable Governor Arnold I. Palacios along with Lt. Governor David M. Apatang and in partnership with the Office of Grants Management and the Department of Public Works (DPW) Energy Division State Energy Program (SEP), will be distributing portable gas stoves, butane canisters, rice, ramen noodles, and canned goods to families affected by Super Typhoon Mawar.  

WHEREAS, the CNMI is comprised of a diverse and vibrant culture founded on the spirit of inafamaolek and continuously striving to maintain and promote harmony; and,

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David Apatang joined Commonwealth Utilities Corporation leaders (Board Chair Janice Tenorio and Acting Director Betty Terlaje) in meeting with and providing encouragement to power line crew members who will be traveling to Guam this weekend to assist the Guam Power Authority with power restoration efforts on Guam.

The Nutrition Assistance Program, (NAP) in conjunction with the Public School System (PSS) Child Nutrition Program, has announced the P-EBT distribution schedule for Summer 2022 (School Year 2021-2022). 

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang have announced that the Department of Finance – Division of Revenue and Taxation will be releasing the first batch of Child Tax Credit refunds for tax year 2022 this Friday. 

The CNMI Office of Veterans Affairs under the CNMI Office of the Governor would like to remind all Military members, family, and the general public for the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Marpi. 

As Super Typhoon Mawar continues to move away from the CNMI, Governor Arnold I. Palacios has declared “All Clear” for Rota. The “All Clear” declaration was earlier announced at 5:00p.m. for Saipan and Tinian. 

As Super Typhoon Mawar tracks away from the CNMI, Governor Arnold I. Palacios has CANCELED typhoon conditions for Rota. Furthermore, an “All Clear” condition has been declared for Saipan and Tinian.