CNMI Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on June 27, 2023 - 02:59 GMT

  

  US and CNMI Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of the Life and Service of Honorable Candido “Candy” Taman

  In deep respect for the passing of the Honorable Candido “Candy” B. Taman, I hereby order that the flag of the Commonwealth, together with the flag of the United States of America, are to be flown at half-staff at the Juan Atalig Sablan Memorial Building …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 23:00 GMT

  

  CCDF Conducts Training on Precautions in Transporting Children

  Recently, providers from centers subsidized by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) completed the training for precautions in transporting children. This training was facilitated by Evergreen Learning Quality Care Specialist Maricar I. Pena. It meets …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 02:27 GMT

  

  CNMI Operation Wellness

  CNMI “Operation Wellness” will be providing the following services at no cost to the community from July 11 through 19, 2023. Military Personnel will offer the following services: Healthcare Exam Services Optometry Services Dentistry Services Veterinary …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 23:00 GMT

  

  CCDF Providers Complete Building and Physical Premises Safety Training

  Thirteen certified Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) providers recently completed the training for building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injuries such as electrical hazards …

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• Published on June 16, 2023 - 06:46 GMT

  

  Executive Order No. 2023-005: On the rescission of Executive Order 2023-003 declaring a price freeze during the Declaration of the ...

  WHEREAS, on May 22, 2023, Executive Order 2023-004 was issued declaring a state of emergency regarding Typhoon Mawar and its threat to the CNMI and, WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, the Governor issued Executive Order 2023-003 declaring a price freeze pursuant to …

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• Published on June 10, 2023 - 03:59 GMT

  

  Governor Leon Guerrero, Representative Moylan Express Thanks for CNMI Assistance

  Governor Arnold I. Palacios today stated that he received separate calls from Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and U.S. Representative James Moylan (Guam) earlier this week. The two Guam leaders expressed their gratitude to Governor Palacios for the CNMI’s …

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• Published on June 9, 2023 - 08:07 GMT

  

  Proclamation – CNMI Nurses Week – June 11-17, 2023

  WHEREAS, the CNMI Nurses Association will celebrate the 36th year of CNMI NURSES WEEK on June 11 to June 17, 2023, with the theme “You Make a Difference” in celebration of the ways in which nurses strive to provide safe and high-quality patient care and …

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• Published on June 8, 2023 - 23:54 GMT

  

  Jeju Air Restarts Direct Saipan-Busan Route, Adds 3rd Daily Flight

  To expand its current service to Saipan, Jeju Air has announced that it is adding a new, direct passenger air service between Busan, South Korea, and Saipan.  Jeju Air’s CEO E-Bae Kim made the announcement during a meeting with Governor Arnold I. Palacios, …

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• Published on June 8, 2023 - 02:57 GMT

  

  Proclamation – CNMI Ocean Month – June 2023 & CNMI Ocean Day – June 8, 2023

  WHEREAS, the CNMI is home to abundant marine biodiversity and ecosystems that provide valuable services supporting sustainable livelihoods, coastline protection, tourism opportunities, and cultural and recreational uses; WHEREAS, the ocean is the defining …

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• Published on June 7, 2023 - 09:25 GMT

  

  U.S. President Signs Off on Major Disaster Declaration to Support CNMI Mawar Storm Response and Recovery

  Governor Arnold I. Palacios has announced that U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., has approved the CNMI’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Category B (emergency protective measures), and Direct Federal Assistance to further …

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• Published on June 6, 2023 - 08:41 GMT

  

  DPW, OGM, To Provide Disaster Assistance

  To help expand the disaster relief activities for the Island of Rota, the Honorable Governor Arnold I. Palacios along with Lt. Governor David M. Apatang and in partnership with the Office of Grants Management and the Department of Public Works (DPW) Energy …

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• Published on June 3, 2023 - 04:28 GMT

  

  Proclamation – CNMI Pride Month – June 2023

  WHEREAS, the CNMI is comprised of a diverse and vibrant culture founded on the spirit of inafamaolek and continuously striving to maintain and promote harmony; and, WHEREAS, the CNMI community has built on remarkable progress to uplift, center, and support …

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• Published on June 1, 2023 - 23:23 GMT

  

  P-EBT Distribution for Summer 2022

  The Nutrition Assistance Program, (NAP) in conjunction with the Public School System (PSS) Child Nutrition Program, has announced the P-EBT distribution schedule for Summer 2022 (School Year 2021-2022).  Children enrolled in public and private school Grade …

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• Published on May 26, 2023 - 07:46 GMT

  

  Office of Veterans Affairs To Hold Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29

  The CNMI Office of Veterans Affairs under the CNMI Office of the Governor would like to remind all Military members, family, and the general public for the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Marpi.  …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 12:23 GMT

  

  Governor Declares “All Clear” for Rota

  As Super Typhoon Mawar continues to move away from the CNMI, Governor Arnold I. Palacios has declared “All Clear” for Rota. The “All Clear” declaration was earlier announced at 5:00p.m. for Saipan and Tinian.  All residents of the CNMI are asked to …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 09:37 GMT

  

  Governor Cancels Typhoon Conditions for Rota; “All Clear” Declaration for Saipan and Tinian

  As Super Typhoon Mawar tracks away from the CNMI, Governor Arnold I. Palacios has CANCELED typhoon conditions for Rota. Furthermore, an “All Clear” condition has been declared for Saipan and Tinian.  The cancellation of conditions for Rota means that …

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• Published on May 24, 2023 - 06:50 GMT

  

  Governor Palacios Maintains Typhoon Condition I for Rota; Tropical Storm Condition I for Saipan and Tinian

  As of 2:00 p.m. today, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, in consultation with the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS Guam) Weather Forecast Office (WFO), has maintained Typhoon Condition I for Rota and …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 06:11 GMT

  

  Memo – Government Office Closure

  MEMORANDUM DATE:            May 23, 2023 TO:                 All Department and Activity Heads FROM:          Governor SUBJECT:     Government Office Closure Because of the increasing threat of Typhoon Mawar, we anticipate the declaration of Tropical Storm …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 06:11 GMT

  

  EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2023-001- Declaration of Price Freeze

  On May 22, 2023, a Declaration of Significant Emergency and State of Major Disaster was declared for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. On this basis and pursuant to the Consumer Disaster Price Freeze Act, a price freeze is hereby declared. …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 06:10 GMT

  

  Governor Palacios Upgrades Rota Declaration to Typhoon Condition I; Declares Tropical Storm Condition I for Saipan and Tinian

  As of 2:00 p.m. today, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, in consultation with the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS Guam) Weather Forecast Office (WFO), has upgraded the declaration for Rota to Typhoon …

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