Volume 5 of From Capitol Hill: Across the Agencies – March 14, 2025!

This latest edition brings you exciting updates on key developments across the Commonwealth, including:

✅ Major Infrastructure & Military Projects – Updates from CNMI leaders’ discussions with military officials on the Tinian Divert Airfield, road improvements, and private sector engagement

✅ A Historic Spiritual Milestone – The Episcopal Ordination of Most Reverend Romeo D. Convocar, DD, the 3rd Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa

✅ Saipan Marathon 2025 – A global event uniting runners from Korea, the U.S., Japan, and more!

✅ Inter-Island Transit Connectivity – A feasibility study launched to assess sustainable ferry services connecting Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam

✅ Community Engagement – Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with events promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities

✅ New Leadership Appointments – Welcome Mr. Bartley A. Jackson to the Commonwealth Ports Authority Board

✅ Upcoming Events – The Women’s Awesome Walkathon, the Rota Community Relief Distribution, and the 2025 Saipan Mayor’s Youth Softball Cup!

Stay informed on the latest updates that shape our islands! Read the full edition now

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.