From Capitol Hill: Across the Agencies – August 2025, Volume 14 is Now Available!

We’re excited to share another month of progress and collaboration across the Commonwealth, including:

✅ Commerce Launches Online Business Registration Project – The CNMI Department of Commerce finalized a contract to develop a modern online business registration system, streamlining processes, reducing paperwork, and supporting local entrepreneurs.

✅ Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Restores Regular Hours – Starting August 19, the JKPL will resume its full schedule, offering expanded public access to library services and resources.

✅ OPM Hosts HR Process Training – The Office of Personnel Management provided specialized training to streamline personnel action processing, with another session scheduled for late August.

✅ CNMI Law Enforcement Trained in Intelligence Operations – Officers participated in the Pacific Transnational Crime Network’s foundational intelligence workshop, strengthening regional crime-fighting capabilities.

✅ DOL Job Fair Connects 663 Job Seekers – With 39 employers and agencies present, the event helped job seekers explore career opportunities and strengthen the CNMI workforce.

✅ CBMA Supports CJMT EIS Outreach & WWII 80th Anniversary – The Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs engaged the Tinian community and honored the historic legacy of the atomic bombings.

Youth Affairs Announces Upcoming Programs – Including a Shoreline Fishing Workshop/Derby for ages 9–17 on August 23rd and an After-School Program for ages 6–12 starting August 25th at the Koblerville Youth Center.