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TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED - 2/28/2010
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Fitial congratulates NMI’s newest army officer - 1/26/2010
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Beware of "Fashion" Contact Lenses - 12/31/2009
BEWARE OF "FASHION" CONTACT LENSES - December 30, 2009
Recently, a CNMI resident compl...more
Fashion Contact Lenses FAQ - 12/31/2009
As a result of its ongoing investigation to the illegal sale of contact lenses in the Commonwealth of the Northe...more
Sale of Illegal Cigarettes and Tobacco Products - 12/31/2009
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS INFORMATION ON SALE OF ILLEGAL CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
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Spirit Award - 12/17/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 2009
Capitol Hill –...more
COMMERCE ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE FOR FOREIGN INVESTOR AND FOREIGN STUDENT UMBRELLA PERMITS - 11/25/2009
The Department of Commerce wishes to inform the public that all Umbrella Permits that have not been picked up, will be d...more
Governor's Statement on November 20, 2009 Tragedy - 11/20/2009
STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NORTHERN MARIANAS ISLANDS, GOVERNOR BEN FITIAL REGARDING THE TRAGEDY ...more
FORMER ASSOCIATE JUDGE JUAN T. LIZAMA SUPPORTS COVENANT LAWSUIT, BACKS FITIAL POSITION ON FEDERALIZATION - 10/29/2009
Former Associate Judge Juan T. Lizama has come out publicly supporting Governor Benigno R. Fitial’s lawsuit agains...more
CNMI SCHOOLS, FOREIGN STUDENTS TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION UNDER FEDERALIZATION - 10/14/2009
As a result of recent meetings held by Lt. Governor Eloy Inos and Secretary of Commerce Michael Ada in Washington D.C., ...more
Fitial Upbeat on Rota Investments - 10/8/2009
A week after a new investor took over the Rota Resort Hotel and announced a planned casino and a new water bottling comp...more
Fitial Optimistic on Visa Waiver Program for CNMI - 9/23/2009
After meeting with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 22, Governor Benigno R. Fit...more
Fitial Communicates CNMI Protocol Plan to DHS - 9/23/2009
During the meeting with Secretary Napolitano on Tuesday, September 22, Governor Fitial gave the Secretary a copy of The ...more
Buckingham Appoints New Deputy AG - 8/30/2009
Attorney General Edward T. Buckingham has appointed Attorney Joseph Taijeron to serve as the CNMI’s Deputy Attorne...more
CNMI Awarded NOAA NTHMP funds - 8/17/2009
The CNMI Emergency Management Office has informed the Governor’s Office that the CNMI government has been awarded ...more
Fitial calls on Garment Worker Trust Fund to aid displaced workers - 8/12/2009
Governor Benigno R. Fitial is calling on the Garment Workers’ Trust Fund to assist displaced nonresident workers. ...more
Fitial Nominates New Attorney General - 8/12/2009
Governor Benigno R. Fitial today nominated Attorney Edward T. Buckingham to be the next CNMI attorney general.
In a ...more
Fitial Meets CODEL - 8/10/2009
Governor Benigno R. Fitial met with Delegate Gregorio Sablan and a visiting U.S. Congressional Delegation in his confere...more
CNMI secures ARRA competitive grant award for DPS hiring - 7/29/2009
On Tuesday, the CNMI government received its second competitive grant award from ARRA funds.
In a letter to Governor Be...more
Fitial Reports on WGA Meeting - 6/16/2009
”The WGA meeting today was a great success and of tremendous benefit to all the Governors in attendance,” sa...more
Fitial Presses for Accurate and Timely Economic Data for CNMI - 6/15/2009
The Fitial Administration is interested in securing valuable population, labor force, and economic data by working with ...more
Fitial: CNMI needs more time for visa-waiver program and adequate DHS border controls - 6/8/2009
Despite the position taken by Delegate Gregorio C. Sablan, Governor Benigno R. Fitial continues to push for a further de...more
NMHC Posts CDBG Application - 6/2/2009
The Northern Marianas Housing Corporation has applied for a Community Development Block Grant. The application is posted...more
Documents from DCCA CCDF - 6/1/2009
The links below contain pdf copies of DCCA's Child Care Development Fund program's Proposed State Plan, proposed regulat...more
Federalization Cited for CNMI Financial Downgrade - 5/19/2009
Inos: Federalization Harms CNMI Financial Rating
Lt. Governor Eloy S. Inos yesterday revealed that the CNMI’s fin...more
Commerce Releases 1st Quarter Economic Indicators - 5/11/2009
The CNMI Department of Commerce has just released economic statistics for the first quarter of 2009. Please see link bel...more
CNMI CPI Updated - 4/25/2009
The Central Statistics Division of the CNMI’s Department of Commerce announced today that the revision of the Cons...more
Fitial Statement on Jury Verdict - 4/24/2009
After learning of the jury verdict involving the case of Lt. Governor Timothy P. Villagomez and members of his family, G...more
Labor Cautions Workers on Expenses - 4/9/2009
The Department of Labor instituted a new form this week as a part of the next phase extending its automation process.
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CNMI Disputes "Status Report" Filed by Federal Government in DC Case - 4/8/2009
In a short brief filed on April 7, the Commonwealth's DC lawyers contended that the 180-day extension of the effective d...more
CNMI to Host Economic Restoration Summit April 2-3 - 4/2/2009
SAIPAN. In an effort to develop and act on solutions to address the CNMI’s economic downturn, the Department of C...more
Guam Lt. Governor Michael Cruz to Deliver Keynote Address at CNMI Economic Restoration Summit - 4/2/2009
SAIPAN, Lt. Governor Michael Cruz of Guam is confirmed as the keynote speaker for the CNMI Economic Restoration Summit. ...more
GOVERNOR WELCOMES DECISION TO DELAY FEDERALIZATION OF IMMIGRATION - 4/1/2009
Governor Benigno R. Fitial said today that he is pleased by the decision of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DH...more
Commerce to Sponsor Economic Summit Planning Session - 3/27/2009
Commerce to Sponsor Economic Summit Planning Session
The Secretary of the Department of Commerce, in collaboration with...more
Fitial Encourages Article 12 Discussion - 3/26/2009
Governor Benigno R. Fitial has taken notice of a growing community movement to reconsider the merits of Article 12 in th...more
Fitial Receives Tendered Resignation - 3/23/2009
Fitial Receives Tendered Resignation
Governor Benigno R. Fitial received NMC Regent Agnes McPhetres’ resignation ...more
Consent Decree Progresses – Approaches Closure - 3/19/2009
Consent Decree Progresses – Approaches Closure
Governor Ben Fitial reviewed the Commonwealth’s Consent De...more
Fitial Urges Russia & PRC Tourist Inclusion to Sustain Economy - 3/18/2009
Fitial Urges Russia & PRC Tourist Inclusion to Sustain Economy
Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands...more
CNMI Presents Oral Arguments in Federalization Case - 3/15/2009
The Commonwealth’s challenge to the federalization law was heard by Judge Paul L. Freidman in the federal District...more
Fitial attends Congressional Hearings - 2/26/2009
Fitial attends Congressional Hearings
Governor Benigno R. Fitial testified today before the Subcommittee of the House ...more
Fitial attends Interagency Group on Insular Areas 2009 Plenary Session - 2/26/2009
Fitial attends Interagency Group on Insular Areas 2009 Plenary Session
Governor Benigno R. Fitial attended an IGA meeti...more
Economic Summit in April - 2/12/2009
Economic Summit Scheduled
Commerce Secretary Michael Ada today announced that an economic summit has been set for April...more
Fitial Thanks US Policymakers for including federal minimum wage language in Stimulus Bill - 2/11/2009
FITIAL THANKS NATIONAL LEADERS FOR CRITICAL
PRO-CNMI LANGUAGE IN PRESIDENT’S STIMULUS BILL
Singles out Faleomava...more
Saipan Korean Association Presents Fitial with a Plaque of Appreciation - 2/10/2009
Fitial Receives Plaque of Appreciation
Governor Benigno R. Fitial received a plaque of appreciation from the Saipan Kor...more
Fitial Visits GTC School - 2/6/2009
Fitial Visits GTC Campus
Governor Benigno R. Fitial visited the Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School Friday afternoon ...more
Fitial: Reforms Helped NMIRF - 1/20/2009
Fitial: Reforms Helped NMIRF
Governor Benigno Fitial today expressed satisfaction with his administration’s effor...more
Fitial Visits Washington D.C. - 1/8/2009
Fitial to Return from Productive DC Trip this Weekend
Governor Ben Fitial returns to the CNMI this weekend after a very...more
DPW Energy to Distribute Energy Star Bulbs - 1/7/2009
DPW to Distribute Free “ENERGY STAR” qualified Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL’s)
The Department...more
Fitial Pleased with Monument Proclamation - 1/7/2009
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR BENIGNO R. FITIAL REGARDING PRESIDENT BUSH’S DESIGNATION OF THE MARIANAS TRENCH ...more
Fitial Directs Aggressive CUC Collections - 12/9/2008
Fitial Directs CUC to Pursue Receivables
Citing a Georgetown Consulting Group report prepared for the Commonwealth Pub...more
Commerce to Conduct Survey - 12/3/2008
Commerce Department Conducting COFA Survey
The Department of Commerce, Central Statistics Division, in collaboration wi...more
Amendment to CNMI grant application - 12/1/2008
The CNMI government, through the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, is posting an amendment to its NSP grant applica...more
Commerce Department Releases Economic Report - 11/26/2008
The CNMI Department of Commerce has just released its quarterly economic report for the third quarter of 2008. &nbs...more
Fitial Urges Review of CNMI Economic Study - 11/13/2008
Fitial Urges Thorough Review of New Economic Study
Governor Benigno R. Fitial is now reviewing an economic report on th...more
Fitial Disappointed in Yumul Resolution - 11/10/2008
Fitial Disappointed in Yumul Resolution
Governor Benigno R. Fitial has expressed grave disappointment in House Resoluti...more
Fitial congratulates new delegate - 11/5/2008
Fitial congratulates new delegate, Obama
Governor Benigno R. Fitial congratulates Gregorio “Kilili” Camacho...more
Governor Extends CUC Emergency Declaration - 11/4/2008
Governor extends disaster declaration “to keep the power flowing”
Governor Benigno R. Fitial issued an exec...more
Fitial Urges Delegate Vote - 11/3/2008
Fitial urges vote for new delegate
Governor Benigno R. Fitial is urging all eligible CNMI voters to go out and vote fo...more
CNMI Government Wary of Monument "Proposal" - 10/21/2008
Governor: Monument proposal should not be hastily imposed
After meeting with visiting federal officials, Governor Beni...more
OAG Seeks New Attorneys - 10/20/2008
The CNMI's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking to employ new assistant attorneys general. Interested applica...more
CNMI Power Stabilized for Tourism - 10/2/2008
Fitial: Public Utilities Stabilized for CNMI Tourism
Governor Benigno R. Fitial today assured the Marianas Visitors A...more
Fitial Urges Energy Conservation - 10/1/2008
Governor Benigno Fitial Celebrates October 1, 2008
ENERGY STAR@ Change a Light Day
In an effort to help the Commonwe...more
Governor Asks Federal Court for Clarification on Federalization - 9/14/2008
www.youtube.com/watch
STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNOR
Friday, September 12, 2008
I have filed a complaint today in the fe...more
Fitial Turns on Aggreko Power - 9/12/2008
Governor Fitial turns on 13 mega watts of power generation capacity, ends CNMI energy crisis. Fitial imported ...more
Fitial on Youtube.com - 9/10/2008
Governor Benigno R. Fitial addresses important CNMI issues using modern technology and the power of the Internet. ...more
Fitial Meets Philippine Cabinet Member - 8/28/2008
Fitial Meets Dr. Ang
Fitial meets Philippine Cabinet Member
Governor Benigno R. Fitial met with Dr. Dante A....more
Fitial Appoints New DPS Chief - 8/3/2008
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Date: August 3, 2008
Fitial Appoints New DPS Commissioner
Governor Benigno R, Fit...more
Fitial Appoints New Public Auditor - 7/22/2008
Fitial Appoints New Public Auditor
Governor Benigno R. Fitial today appointed Mr. Michael Pai to serve ...more
CUC Director Muna Outlines Plan - 7/15/2008
Muna Advises Against Major Investment in New Generators
Antonio S. Muna, CUC’s Executive Director...more
Fitial Supports Market-Based Smoking Ban - 6/11/2008
Fitial Supports Free Market Smoking Ban
Governor Benigno R. Fitial commends Shirley’s Cof...more
Fitial Appoints King to NMC Board of Regents - 5/14/2008
Fitial Appoints King to NMC Board of Regents
Governor Benigno R. Fitial has appointed attorney Janet Ki...more
Muna Named to CUC Post - 5/2/2008
Governor Announces New Appointment for CUC
Governor Benigno R. Fitial has appointed a new E...more
Pete A. Tenorio Misrepresents Administration - 4/20/2007
PRESS RELEASE
Date: April 20, 2007
Administration disappointed by Resident Rep’s misrepresentation
Gov...more
From the Governor
2009 State of the Commonwealth Address - 5/27/2009
STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH ADDRESS
Governor Benigno R. Fitial
May 27, 2009
President Reyes, Speaker Palacios, Honora...more
Governor's House Subcommittee Testimony - 5/20/2009
userfiles//Fitial Statement, House Hearing, final with list 051509.pdf
STATEMENT OF BENIGNO R. FITIAL, GOVERNOR OF THE ...more
Fitial Comments on D.C. Hearing - 5/15/2009
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR FITIAL
I am traveling to Washington, D.C. this weekend to testify at the hearing on Tuesday befor...more
Fitial Comments on DHS Decision to Delay Federalization - 4/1/2009
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR BENIGNO R. FITIAL
Today, I join many people in our community in expressing thanks and gratitude t...more
Covenant Day Statement - 3/23/2009
FITIAL STATEMENT FOR COVENANT DAY 2009
Thirty-three years ago, on March 24, 1976, President Ford signed the Joint Resol...more
Fitial 2009 IGIA Statement - 2/24/2009
Statement of Governor Benigno R. Fitial
Interagency Group on Insular Areas
2009 Plenary Session
Februa...more
Statement on Kazuyoshi Miura - 10/13/2008
Statement of Governor Benigno R. Fitial Re Kazuyoshi Miura
Although many people in the CNMI were not initially aware of...more
Governor's Letter to Leadership - 8/26/2008
Hon. Pete P. Reyes, Senate President
Hon. Arnold I. Palacios, Speaker of the House
CNMI Legislature
Re: Cl...more
Fitial on the Passage of Federal Takeover Legislation - 5/9/2008
Statement on Approved Federal Takeover Legislation
I deeply regret that recently passed federal legisla...more
2008 State of the Commonwealth Address - 5/2/2008
userfiles//2008 SOCA Final 050208.pdf...more
Fitial on H.R. 3079 - 12/12/2007
Governor Benigno R. Fitial’s Message
to the CNMI on H.R. 3079
Today, we face a potentia...more
2007 State of the Commonwealth Address - 4/27/2007
STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH ADDRESS
Governor Benigno R. Fitial
April 27, 2007
Before I begin my address, let ...more
2006 State of the Commonwealth Address - 4/21/2006
President Mendiola,
Speaker Babauta,
Members of the Legislature and Judiciary,
Most Reverend Bishop Tomas A. Camacho
...more
The Honorable Governor Benigno Fitial