Date: October 3, 2025
From: Office of the Secretary, Department of Lands and Natural Resources

Project: CNMI Wellness

The Office of the Governor is pleased to announce the successful ribbon cutting of Beach Road (Phase 3 and Phase 4), held on September 26, 2025. Governor David M. Apatang, Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola, and Secretary of the Department of Public Works Ray Yumul joined community leaders and project partners to mark this important milestone in improving the Commonwealth’s infrastructure and public safety.

Governor David M. Apatang and Chief of Staff Henry Hofschneider met with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to continue discussions on strengthening the federal partnership and securing greater support for the people of the CNMI.

This September and October, the CNMI observes Prevention & Recovery Awareness Months — honoring National Substance Use Prevention Month, National Recovery Month, and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Governor David M. Apatang met with CNMI Delegate Kimberly King-Hinds today at the U.S. Capitol to discuss critical priorities for the Commonwealth. This visit is part of the CNMI’s ongoing preparations for the upcoming 902 Talks with President Trump’s Special Representative, where leaders will address key issues impacting the CNMI’s future.

Governor David M. Apatang has proclaimed September as a time to celebrate and honor our Chamorro and Carolinian heritage. From school outreach programs, cultural workshops, and the Chamorro & Carolinian Language Symposium(9/25-9/26), to Chief Aghurubw Day (9/20) and the closing Puengin Chahan Uuwm (9/27), this month is filled with opportunities to learn, share, and live our traditions.

overnor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola inaugurated a new 60-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic system at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. Funded through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Energizing Insular Communities program, this $169,555 project is expected to save the government an estimated $30,000 annually in electricity costs while reducing carbon emissions by 88 tons.

Governor David M. Apatang joined officials for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Career & Technical Education Center at Marianas High School.

Governor David M. Apatang met with all CNMI regulatory agencies to ensure their complete cooperation with CUC as they put our Request for Proposals for 85 Megawatt of Solar Power throughout Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Governor Apatang directed the CNMI’s regulatory agencies to assist CUC in the most expeditious way possible as they apply and comply with all required regulations in building the solar farms to bring electrical billing relief to our island community.