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I was honored to receive a Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award last week from the National Association of Community Health Cent

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I was honored to join Letia Maria Eclavea, originally from Guam, to talk about how my Catholic faith has shaped my life, from growing up in the

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Section 902 Consultations under the Covenant reconvened this week in Washington with Governor Apatang, the CNMI consultation team, and f

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Governors of the Insular Areas, including Governor Apatang, gathered in Washington this week for the 2026 Senior Plenary Session of the Interagenc

Congratulations to the Marianas High School Lady Dolphins for an outstanding start to this year’s Public School System-Northern Marianas National Physical Sports Federation (PSS-NMNPSF) Interscholastic Outrigger Race Series.  Their dominant showing, sweeping both the 1,000-meter and 500-meter events with remarkable speed, discipline, and teamwork, highlights the strength of our student-athletes and the cultural pride reflected in outrigger paddling.  We’re incredibly proud of all our participating schools for carrying forward this tradition and showcasing the competitive spi

The Lunar New Year begins on February 17, and I want to wish everyone in the CNMI a very Happy New Year. This season is about renewal, reflection, and the hope that comes with a fresh start. Our islands are home to families who carry these traditions with pride, passing them down through generations and sharing them with the broader community. May the year ahead bring good health, steady progress, and prosperity to your homes and businesses. Gong Xi Fa Cai to all who celebrate.

On Thursday I received a brief from Air Force Brigadier General Christopher Leonard on military construction projects in Tinian, Saipan, and Rota. Brigadier General Leonard is the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection at the Pentagon. We discussed the current status and plans of Air Force construction in our islands and I encouraged him to push for greater military engagement with our local small businesses and community partners.