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Governor Torres meets with Guam GSA Director Brandy Untalan

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres with CNMI Secretary of Finance David DLG. Atalig last Friday met with Brandy Untalan, the Customer Service Director representing the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service, and Customer Accounts & Stakeholder Engagement Division in Guam. 

CCDF Child Care Providers attend Introduction to ASQ-3 Training

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, twenty child care providers from Saipan and Tinian participated in a training on Introduction to Ages and Stages Questionnaires – 3rd Edition. The training was facilitated by Grace Mallari, Evergreen Learning Training and Development Specialist, together with Erlaine Evangelista, Evergreen Learning Coach. This training session was held at Evergreen Learning Training Center in Chalan Kanoa. 

Child Care Providers Complete Brain Builders Training Modules

On Saturday, October 22, 2022, a total of 20 participants from different Child Care Centers completed a series of trainings, consisting of four Brain Builders Modules. The four Brain Builders Training Modules included Brain Basics, Cognitive Development and the Stages of Growth, Executive Functions, and Social-Emotional Development. 

Women’s Affairs Office thanks sponsors and partners for successful “Empowering Women for Success” event for community

On October 14, 2022, the Women’s Affairs Office held the “Empowering Women for Success”  event at the Multi-Purpose Center. The function consisted of mini-workshops, resources from agencies, activities, as well as a space with free business outfits and accessories for participants. The event went successfully, as its purpose was to empower our women in the CNMI and provide them with information and resources in preparation for the workforce. 

2022 Rota Energy Educational Awareness and Community Outreach Program Campaign Drive-Thru Distribution Event

The Department of Public Works, Energy Division Office will be hosting its “2022 Rota Energy Educational Awareness and Community Outreach Program Campaign Drive-Thru Distribution Event”. With the continuing rise in fuel costs and utility rates in the Commonwealth, the Division of Energy will be promoting energy conservation to encourage implementation of energy measures to assist residents reduce energy use and save money by distributing 16-inch standing fans or LED light bulbs (10 ea.) to residential households.     

CCDF – Child care centers attend health and safety trainings

On Saturday, October 23, 2022, fifteen participants from three child care centers across Saipan participated in two-hour training sessions on the following required health and safety training topics: Prevention of and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions, and Administration of Medication, Consistent with Standards for Parental Consent. The trainings were conducted by Evergreen Learning’s Quality Care Specialist, Maricar I. Pena at the Evergreen Learning Training Center in Chalan Kanoa. 

Governor Torres Provides Assistance to the NMIBF’s U15 National Teams As They Represent the CNMI in the 2022 FIBA Oceania Championships

Governor Torres on Thursday afternoon met with Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation (NMIBF) President James Lee, team coaches, and players of the NMIBF U15 National Team to present a check totaling $22,434 which will be used to cover the team’s expenses on Guam as they represent the CNMI in the upcoming FIBA U15 Oceania Championships from November 21-26, 2022.