Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang recently proclaimed April 2024 as National Library Workers Day and designated the entire week as National Library Week, with a special focus on April 22nd as National Library Outreach Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of library workers and the importance of library outreach efforts in our communities.

Recently, Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang declared April 2024 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention & Awareness Month, acknowledging the critical importance of safeguarding children and raising awareness about child abuse prevention.

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang recently proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During the proclamation, they were joined by  the Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence and various representatives of local advocacy groups, who highlighted the prevalence of sexual assault and the importance of supporting survivors in the CNMI.

Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang have proclaimed April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. During the proclamation, he was joined by representatives of the Commonwealth Cancer Association, who highlighted the importance of maintaining healthy oral hygiene as oral cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the CNMI.

This month the Autism Society of the CNMI joined Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang as they proclaimed April 2024 as National Autism Awareness Month.

The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has taken a historic step toward moving toward a cleaner, greener future. Governor Arnold Palacios earlier this week signed the Blue Planet Climate Agreement, a document declaring the CNMI’s  intention to commit itself on the path to a 100% renewable-energy future.

On Sunday, CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios joined Guam Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio, Yan Tang, Google Network Infrastructure Regional Network Lead, onboard SubCom’s CS Dependable vessel that is involved in the laying of subsea fiber cables through the Marianas.

In his first visit to the CNMI, United States Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Secretary visited Saipan and Tinian. On Saipan, Secretary Kendall was greeted by Governor Arnold Palacios and Lt. Governor David Apatang. They were joined by Commonwealth Ports Authority Board Chairperson Joe Ayuyu and CPA Executive Director Leo B. Tudela. In their discussion, the Governor and Secretary talked about Air Force activities in the CNMI, including the divert airfield on Tinian, among other Air Force initiatives in the CNMI.

Governor Arnold Palacios, together with Lt. Governor David Apatang, today welcomed the officers and members of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) – Micronesia Chapter, who are meeting on Saipan this week for the first Tri-Annual Meeting (2024). The meeting is organized by Marianas Visitors Authority.