WHEREAS, Child Abuse and Neglect is a complex problem in our diverse society, affecting innocent children and families in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and

WHEREAS, April 2023 is National Autism Awareness Month; and 

WHEREAS, Sexual violence or sexual assault, commonly defined as any sexual act without consent, is a global problem that exists in all communities, even ones as small as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) in conjunction with the Public School System (PSS), Child Nutrition Program is announcing the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) distribution for claims or attestation by parents or guardians of students who were absent when schools directed students to stay home for a COVID-related reason.

WHEREAS, Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) declares: “Each person has the right to a clean and healthful public environment in all areas, including the land, air and water.”

WHEREAS, the Zero Waste International Alliance defines “Zero Waste” as the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health; and

The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (USDOL OA) approved the CNMI’s first Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) in the Accommodation and Food Services Industry.  Naked Fish Bar & Grill received its certificate of authentication by USDOL affirming registration to the National Apprenticeship System their RAP for the occupation of Cook.  The company has started its registered apprenticeship program for one of their staff members to become a cook apprentice.

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) together with its collaborating partners the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs (CBMA) and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) are inviting the business community and the public to join us for a presentation by the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) as they share information on what the program is about and how businesses can promote and gain exposure within the Military Market. 

Do you currently possess a Medicaid Card expired since March 18, 2020? If so, you now have a new expiration date.