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.