Apatang Grants Easter Administrative Leave for CNMI Executive Branch Employees
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang authorized administrative leave for non-essential employees of the Executive Branch beginning at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in observance of the Easter season.
Governor Apatang Orders Revised Austerity Schedule for CNMI Government, Effective March 22
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has directed all Executive Branch departments, offices and agencies to implement a revised austerity schedule beginning this Sunday, March 22, citing rising fuel costs and the growing cost of living burden on government employees and their families.
Mendiola Says Statement Coming on Macaranas Firing, Confirms Ogumoro as Acting DPS Commissioner
SAIPAN — Acting Governor Dennis James C. Mendiola has terminated Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas, effective immediately, in a February 23 letter issued by the Office of the Governor.
CNMI senior leaders take part in ethics-focused training aimed at strengthening public trust
SAIPAN — Senior leaders across the CNMI government are participating in a mandatory professional development workshop focused on ethical leadership and organizational excellence, according to the Office of the Governor.
Governor, Lt. Governor Host Rota Town Hall on Federal Seabed Mineral Leasing
Governor David M. Apatang and Lieutenant Governor Dennis C. Mendiola are expanding community outreach efforts on a federal proposal that could impact the Commonwealth’s offshore resources.
Governor Apatang Grants Administrative Leave for New Year’s Week
Governor David M. Apatang has authorized administrative leave for non-essential employees of the Commonwealth Government’s Executive Branch on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Friday, January 2, 2026, providing an extended holiday break around the New Year.
One-Stop Business Permitting Center Opens on Capitol Hill
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth’s One-Stop Business Permitting Center opened Sunday on Capitol Hill, consolidating business licensing services from multiple government agencies under one roof.
CNMI Corrections Overhauls Medical Staffing to Improve Care, Cut Costs
SAIPAN – The Northern Mariana Islands Department of Corrections is restructuring its medical unit by replacing a single high-salary position with multiple healthcare providers, a move Commissioner Anthony Torres says will improve inmate care while achieving cost savings.
Jay Santos Announces 2026 CNMI Senate Run on Good Morning Marianas
SAIPAN – Long-time business leader and community advocate Jay Santos officially announced his candidacy for the CNMI Senate during a live interview on Good Morning Marianas Thursday morning, marking his first venture into politics after more than three decades of community service in Saipan.
Friends of the Mariana Trench say deep-sea mining comment period disrespects Marianas communities
SAIPAN — The Friends of the Mariana Trench are criticizing the federal government’s handling of public input on a proposal to open waters off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to potential deep-sea mining, calling the current comment schedule “rushed” and “disrespectful” to island communities.
