Pursuant to 1 CMC § 311, the following legal holidays are observed in the Commonwealth for the calendar year of 2025. Please note that schools and government offices are closed on these days. All department and activity heads must ensure that essential public services are not disrupted during these days.
This Veterans Day, we unite as one Marianas community to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
As Tropical Depression Kong-rey 23W continues to move away from the CNMI, gusty winds, rain, flooding, and other activities associated with the storm continue to linger. Based on information received from the National Weather Service (Guam) and collected and compiled at the CNMI Homeland Security & Emergency Management Office, note the following advisories in effect:
Earlier this week, Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang proclaimed November 2023 as CNMI Veterans and Military Families Month, and the week of November 7-11, 2023, as CNMI Veteran’s Week. To emphasize the importance of the sacrifices that veterans and military families make, the proclamation serves as a reminder to continue to acknowledge, thank and honor veterans’ selfless service to our country.
For their outstanding contributions to the humanities in the CNMI, the Northern Marianas Humanities Council, along with its Director Leo Pangelinan, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang recently recognized six individuals during the annual Governor’s Humanities Awards event.
(CNMI Office of the Governor) – Governor Arnold I. Palacios has declared the “All Clear” condition for the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota as of 5p.m. today, Oct. 11, 2023. Tropical Storm Condition 1 is maintained for the Northern Islands.
Public beaches have been closed due to hazardous surf and weather conditions. Department of Public Safety personnel will be enforcing closures. Thank you for your cooperation.
On July 29, 2023, 10 child care providers from REQ and Smart Start I and II completed the training series on The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old. These training sessions were facilitated by Evergreen Learning Training and Development Specialist, Grace M. Mallari, from June 24 to July 29, 2023.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
