Proclamation – CNMI Pride Month – June 2023
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,
June 3, 2023
2:28 pm
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.
Although Typhoon Mawar continues to move away from the Marianas, winds and rain associated with the storm continue to persist. As such, Governor Arnold I. Palacios has MAINTAINED Typhoon Condition I for Rota. Tropical Storm conditions for Saipan and Tinian have been CANCELED. The “All Clear” declaration is anticipated to be announced later today.
As of 2:00 p.m. today, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, in consultation with the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS Guam) Weather Forecast Office (WFO), has maintained Typhoon Condition I for Rota and Tropical Storm Condition I for the islands of Saipan, and Tinian.
I, Arnold I. Palacios, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by Section 10 of Article III of the CNMI Constitution, and in consultation with CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, hereby declare a State of Emergency for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and I am ordering the activation of the State Emergency Operations Plan throughout the Commonwealth.
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.
