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Labor Employment provides latest job trends and data

The CNMI Department of Labor (DOL) – Division of Employment Services (DES) is providing updates regarding job vacancy announcement (JVA) data trends. The division plans to issue ensuing reports on a quarterly and annual basis. 

DPL places moratorium on Tinian Agricultural Homestead Program

The Department of Public Lands (DPL) has announced that a moratorium on the issuance and/or acceptance of homestead applications under the Tinian Agricultural Homestead Program, effective today, April 27, 2023. There are currently over 422 pending agricultural applications received by DPL; however, because of the reduced availability of public lands, DPL will be assessing the availability of public lands for agricultural homestead purposes. This Notice allows DPL additional time to seek and explore suitable areas for agricultural activities for future accommodations.

Administration Announces One Start Permitting

As part of Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang’s priorities to make government processes more efficient, the administration today announced that the permitting process that involves minor land clearing has been enhanced to reduce turnaround time for applicants.

Governor Palacios Establishes Broadband Policy and Development Program

Governor Arnold I. Palacios recently signed Directive 2023-003, “Establishing the position of Special Assistant for Broadband Policy and Development within the Office of the Governor to head the operation and administration of a Broadband Policy and Development Program.” This program would be fully supported by Federal funds.

Directive 2023-003

SUBJECT: Establishing the position of Special Assistant for Broadband Policy and Development within the Office of the Governor to head the operation and administration of a Broadband Policy and Development Program.

Proclamation – National Library Workers Day – April 25, 2023

WHEREAS, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Fernando M. Benavente Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Technology Mobile Express, Tinian Public Library, and the Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library (Rota) provides community members with the knowledge and information they need to live, learn and work in the 21st century;

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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.

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