The CNMI Department of Labor would like to notify the public that both Initial Applications and Weekly Certification Forms for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program will no longer be accepted by the Department effective March 27, 2023.

The Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs (CBMA) is notifying healthcare providers, labor unions, and the general public that it has solicited no cost assistance from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. 

The Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs (CBMA) is notifying civil engineers, contractors, labor unions, and the general public that it has solicited no-cost assistance from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. 

The Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), intends to solicit assistance at no cost from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program for the following community projects:

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women’s rights and international peace and following the United Nations’ lead, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands proclaim March 2023 as CNMI Women’s Month and March 8, 2023 as International Women’s Day; and, 

WHEREAS, There are more than 6,000,000 individuals with developmental disabilities that reside in the US mainland and its territories.  These individuals have the same hopes and dreams as all CNMI residents – to be self-determined, work and earn a living, practice their faith, and be included in their community; and,  

Upon further guidance from the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) related to Section 5131 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (USPL117-328), CNMI Medicaid will no longer automatically terminate coverage on March 31, 2023. A new plan to Unwind is underway and will be disseminated to the affected members and the public as soon as possible. 

Governor Arnold I. Palacios confirmed today the administration’s decision to terminate the government’s $8 million sole source contract with Marianas Pacific Express, LLC, dba Marianas Southern Airways (MSA).

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is proud to announce its partnership with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in providing a free safety course on excavations and trenches in a classroom environment. The course is designed to equip construction workers, contractors, and safety officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure a safe working environment in excavation and trenching operations.