A meaningful reception  as Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang welcome the Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly to the CNMI.  This meeting reflects the enduring strength of unity, resilience, and the shared commitment to peace.

Today, we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of hope and progress continues to inspire us all. From his iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech to his unwavering pursuit of justice, he showed us that true character is revealed during times of challenge. Let us move forward together, guided by his dream of unity and justice.

The CNMI was fortunate to welcome the MS Mitsue Ocean Fuji Cruise to our ports as she embarked on her maiden voyage to Majuro with approximately 300 passengers onboard. Governor Arnold I. Palacios, the Commonwealth Ports Authority, CNMI Department of Commerce, and Marianas Visitors Authority were honored to greet the Captain and Crew, celebrating this exciting milestone in regional maritime travel. The CNMI would like to wish safe travels to the MS Mitsue Ocean Fuji and hope to welcome them back to the Marianas!

This afternoon, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, alongside members of the CNMI Legislature, officially signed five bills into law. These newly enacted laws include:

The CNMI Department of Commerce, Office of the Registrar of Corporations, reminds the public that the 2024 Annual Corporation Report is due on March 1, 2025. However, as March 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, the deadline is extended to Monday, March 3, 2025, without penalty.

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.

Members of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) gathered in Saipan to exchange updates, research, and innovative strategies for coral reef conservation and management. During the USCRTF Business Meeting on November 14, attended by Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Governor Arnold Palacios made history by signing an executive order recognizing coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. This groundbreaking move paves the way for their integration into the CNMI’s disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation plans.

‘All Clear’ for Saipan and Tinian Anticipated at 11:00am, Nov. 13

(CNMI Office of the Governor) – As of 11:00 pm, November 12, 2024, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, in consultation with the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service – Guam (NWS Guam), has declared Tropical Storm Condition I for Rota and has maintained Tropical Storm Condition II for Saipan and Tinian.