Governor David M. Apatang is in Washington, D.C. leading critical Section 902 consultations with federal partners advocating for regulatory relief, fiscal stability, and a stronger federal partnership for the Commonwealth.

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Micronesian Islands Forum Secretariat

Office of the President – Republic of Palau

Lt. Governor Dennis C. Mendiola welcomed Melchor Diclas of Benguet during a courtesy visit to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Administration marked the completion of the Garapan Revitalization Project, commemorating a significant milestone in the enhancement of Saipan’s commercial core.

Lt. Governor Mendiola, alongside House Speaker Edmund Villagomez, formally proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month during an official observance held at Dandan Middle School. The proclamation underscores the Administration’s commitment to promoting awareness, prevention, and education surrounding teen dating violence, and to ensuring young people are informed about warning signs and available support resources.

For over seven decades, Catholic education in the CNMI has formed hearts, minds, and leaders grounded in faith and service.

This Christmas season, the Lieutenant Governor and I would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to government employees for their hard work and commitment to public service.

Particularly in this difficult time of slow economic recovery and painful austerity measures, the patience and goodwillof our public sector employees are greatly appreciated.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands honors the life and legacy of the late Lieutenant Governor Diego T. Benavente with a State Funeral to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Saipan, CNMI — Governor David M. Apatang announces that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, has published a Request for Information and Interest (RFI) as the first step in a process that could potentially lead to a lease sale for minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

Governor Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Mendiola joined Commonwealth leaders today to commemorate the opening of the newly renovated commuter terminal at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, delivering a modern facility that enhances connectivity to Tinian and Rota and strengthens our transportation infrastructure. This marks the full completion of reconstruction efforts following the damage sustained during Super Typhoon Yutu.