From Capitol Hill: Across the Agencies – Apr 2025 Volume 7

We are thrilled to share the release of Volume 7 of From Capitol Hill: Across the Agencies

This issue features key highlights, including:

✅ Big Win for the CNMI – The Commonwealth is set to host the prestigious 2026 NAIC Western Zone Commissioners Meeting for the first time ever.

✅ Youth Engagement – The Office of Youth Affairs launches a vibrant After School Program at Kobler Youth Center, promoting learning, creativity, and volunteerism.

✅ Community & Literacy – The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library kicked off National Library Week with a joyful Literacy Block Party and Proclamation Signing.

✅ Legal Awareness – Law Week 2025 began with a joint proclamation across the NMI, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, reinforcing a united commitment to justice.

✅ Environmental Stewardship – The newly renamed Pacific Islands Environmental Training Symposium (PIETS) emphasizes hands-on training and regional collaboration.

✅ Labor Outreach – CNMI Department of Labor is actively promoting job opportunities and compliance through outreach events across the islands.

✅ Cultural Preservation – The Indigenous Affairs Office is working with educators to support Chamorro and Carolinian language programs, with a major symposium ahead.

✅ Upcoming Events – April is packed with community activities, including the 20th CNMI Youth Congress, Historic Preservation Month, and Tourism Month celebrations.

Office of CNMI Governor and Lt. Governor

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.