This afternoon, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, alongside members of the CNMI Legislature, officially signed five bills into law. These newly enacted laws include:

The CNMI Department of Commerce, Office of the Registrar of Corporations, reminds the public that the 2024 Annual Corporation Report is due on March 1, 2025. However, as March 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, the deadline is extended to Monday, March 3, 2025, without penalty.

Pursuant to 1 CMC § 311, the following legal holidays are observed in the Commonwealth for the calendar year of 2025. Please note that schools and government offices are closed on these days. All department and activity heads must ensure that essential public services are not disrupted during these days.

Members of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) gathered in Saipan to exchange updates, research, and innovative strategies for coral reef conservation and management. During the USCRTF Business Meeting on November 14, attended by Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Governor Arnold Palacios made history by signing an executive order recognizing coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. This groundbreaking move paves the way for their integration into the CNMI’s disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation plans.

‘All Clear’ for Saipan and Tinian Anticipated at 11:00am, Nov. 13

(CNMI Office of the Governor) – As of 11:00 pm, November 12, 2024, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, in consultation with the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service – Guam (NWS Guam), has declared Tropical Storm Condition I for Rota and has maintained Tropical Storm Condition II for Saipan and Tinian.

(CNMI Office of the Governor) – As of 5:00 pm, November 12, 2024, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, in consultation with the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service – Guam (NWS Guam), has declared Tropical Storm Condition II for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

Saipan and Tinian Remain Under Tropical Storm Watch

In recognition of their exceptional impact on the humanities in the CNMI, six remarkable individuals were honored at the annual Governor’s Humanities Awards. The celebration, hosted by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council, brought together Governor Arnold I. Palacios, the Humanities Board of Directors, and Executive Director Leo Pangelinan to acknowledge these inspiring contributions.