Congratulations to Mr. Frank Lee San Nicolas Borja on his appointment to the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority!
CNMI Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang recently greeted Captain Francesco Saverio Veniero of the MSC Belissima, a Meraviglia-class cruise ship from the renowned Swiss global cruise line, MSC Cruises. The ship made a port visit to Saipan on Thursday morning, allowing its passengers, totaling up to 5,686 guests, to disembark and partake in various tour activities on the island.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of a true pioneer and Marianas daughter, Felicidad “Daling” Ogumoro, who dedicated her life to public service and whose positive, indelible impact in the CNMI continues to resonate today.
Effective January 1, 2024, the Commonwealth Medicaid Agency (CWA) has implemented several changes to eligibility requirements. Individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program are advised to review the new regulations, as these changes may impact their eligibility status.
The CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs (DCCA) – Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) announced that it was postponing a benefit-level reduction that was earlier publicized and which would have been implemented on January 1, 2024.
Carolers from the Saipan Man Amko’ Center recently visited the Office of the Governor, where they sang Christmas carols to spread joy and holiday spirit. Audience members included Governor Arnold I. Palacios, DLNR Secretary Sylvan Igisomar, OMB Special Assistant Virginia Villagomez, and staff members from the Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Office of Management and Budget. The carolers were accompanied by Walter Manglona, Director for the Office of Aging.
The Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor recently welcomed a group of young, bright students of William S. Reyes Elementary School’s 5th-grade class, who were on a field trip to spread the joy of the holiday season by singing Christmas carols for the Governor, Lt. Governor and the staff at the Juan Atalig Memorial Building in Capitol Hill.
Governor Palacios and Lt. Governor Apatang, along with the CNMI Department of Public Safety, proclaimed December 2023 as “CNMI DRUNK, DRUGGED, DROWSY and DISTRACTED (4D) DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH” in order to promote DPS’s CNMI 4D Driving Prevention Campaign, which seeks to fight the problem of dangerous and distracted driving by reminding the public of its hazardous consequences.
Members of the community gathered in front of the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at the Juan Atalig Sablan Memorial Building in Capitol Hill for the Lady Wella Palacios Foundation’s “Christmas in the Marianas Tree-Lighting Festivity on Tuesday night. The event featured musical numbers from Marianas High School’s Glee Club, Marianas Got Talent’s finalists, and the Department of Public Safety’s “DPS Blues.” To further usher in the holiday season, the live musical performances were accompanied by giveaways of popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and gift vouchers for the first 100 children.
In his welcoming remarks, Governor Arnold I. Palacios expressed his gratitude towards the collaborating departments and agencies that put the holiday villages together, for their hard work truly brought the holiday spirit last night.
Lt. Governor David M. Apatang, in his holiday remarks, asked everyone not to forget about him when they do their Christmas shopping. He also reminded people to be safe during the holidays and not to drive under the influence.
Before handing out McDonald’s gift vouchers to the children present, First Lady Wella Palacios flipped the switch that lit up the entire holiday village on the hill.
Please be advised that the Administrative Leave Memorandum dated December 29, 2022 regarding Administrative Leave on December 30, 2022 and numbered GOV22-264 is to be recalled and disregarded, effective immediately.
