Governor Arnold I. Palacios alongside Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Clement R. Bermudes, Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DFEMS) Acting Commissioner Juan A. Pua, Department of Corrections (DOC) Commissioner Anthony C. Torres, CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Special Assistant Franklin R. Babauta, Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) Ports Police Chief Juan T. Dela Cruz, gathered at the Department of Public Safety’s Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument in Susupe.

As part of CNMI Police Week, the annual blue mass took place this morning at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral, paying tribute to law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve today.

In an ongoing effort to recover and repatriate Japanese war remains in the Commonwealth, Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Honorary Governor Ana Nakatsukasa earlier today received a courtesy visit from the Japanese Association for Recovery & Repatriation of War Casualties (JARRWC) during their third trip to the CNMI.  

As part of Older Americans Month activities, the Office of the Governor congratulated and welcomed Honorary Governor Ana Nakatsukasa and Honorary Lt. Governor Genia Draper to the Governor’s Office as part of Man Åmku’ Takeover Day.

In anticipation of Mother’s Day and the spirit of bringing joy and awareness of the positive impact mothers have in our lives, the CNMI Office of the Governor, First Lady Wella S. Palacios, and the CNMI Office of Women’s Affairs presented gift baskets to Karidat Social Services, Department of Corrections, and the Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Rehabilitation (SAAR) HOPE Recovery Center.

These gift baskets will be distributed to the mothers utilizing the services of those respective departments and organizations.