Press Releases

$100K donated to NMC Foundation

On Thursday, Governor Ralph DLG. Torres met with Northern Marianas College (NMC) Foundation Board Chairman Vicente Babauta, members of the NMC Foundation, NMC Board of Regents Chairman Charles V. Cepeda, members of the NMC Board of Regents, NMC President Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero, Associated Students of Northern Marianas College (ASNMC) officers, and NMC student organization, faculty, and staff representatives to present a check for $100,000.00 to the Northern Marianas College Foundation.

DPL announces 2022 scholarship winners

The Department of Public Lands (DPL) is excited to announce the 2022 winners of the scholarship program administered through the department.

Rice distribution set for tomorrow, November 3, 2022

The CNMI Office of the Governor, through the Office of Grants Management and State Clearinghouse (OGM-SC), will be giving out 50 pounds of short or long grain rice sacks this Thursday, November 3, 2022 in a drive-thru event for Saipan residential households.

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.