GCEA MSP Christmas Decorating Contest brought out the holiday spirit in local schools
Friday, January 13, 2023 The Governor's Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) had the pleasure of welcoming new and returning participants...
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WEEKLY COLUMNS
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2023 COLUMNS
- Jan 6, 2023
GCEA’s outlook for 2023: Together, We Can!
Friday, January 6, 2023 As we begin this new year, it is natural to look ahead and envision what kind of year 2023 will be, what changes...
2022 COLUMNS
- Dec 29, 2022
GCEA thanks its partners for another year of progress toward economic recovery
Friday, December 30, 2022 As we mark the end of 2022, the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) looks back on a year of growing...
- Dec 22, 2022
We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Friday, December 23, 2022 The days leading up to Christmas are exciting and full of anticipation about celebrations and sharing love and...
- Dec 16, 2022
The Christmas season unites businesses and our community
Friday, December 16, 2022 One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is that it creates a sense of warmth and togetherness. As...
- Dec 9, 2022
The GCEA’s Christmas Decorating Contest promotes holiday cheer in all schools and businesses
Friday, December 9, 2022 Every Christmas, I look forward to seeing and hearing about the Christmas spirit in the community. Villages...
- Dec 2, 2022
The MVA introduces a Mini Christmas Village that will light up Garapan Fishing Base
Friday, December 2, 2022 Christmas in the Marianas is one of the Marianas Visitors Authority's (MVA) most popular annual signature...
- Nov 24, 2022
GCEA thanks non-profit organizations and churches for improving lives during the holidays
Thursday, November 24, 2022 The holidays have arrived. Today, families across the Marianas are gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving with...
- Nov 18, 2022
A newly developed Garapan Core will greatly benefit our economy
Friday, November 18, 2022 The Office of Planning and Development, in partnership with the US Department of Commerce's Economic...
- Nov 11, 2022
Veterans Day Ceremony recognizes all veterans for their service
Friday, November 11, 2022 Within the year, there are only two days dedicated to our armed forces -- Memorial Day and Veterans Day. On...
- Nov 4, 2022
Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan is now open to welcome guests to the Marianas
Friday, November 04, 2022 The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) along with key Crowne Plaza Resort management and Tan Holdings...
- Oct 28, 2022
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Trunk or Treat event is a great way for our community to come together
Friday, October 28, 2022 The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL) is the Marianas’ information hub, preserving its cultural heritage and...
- Oct 21, 2022
Marianas School Pride encourages students to lead beautification efforts
Friday, October 21, 2022 When students step onto their campus in the mornings, the first thing they see is the main entrance of the...
- Oct 14, 2022
CNMI SBDC Network provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to further their career through SEED to Sail
Friday, October 14, 2022 When you have faith as wide as the ocean, the possibilities are limitless. The CNMI Small Business Development...
- Oct 7, 2022
New and returning visitors welcomed to Bisita Luta and Saint San Francisco De Borja festival
Friday, October 7, 2022 Rota has earned the reputation of being the friendliest island in the world thanks to the many tourists who have...
- Sep 30, 2022
GCEA’s 10-year plan provides ideas for sustainable growth for our economy
Friday, September 30, 2022 As the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) finishes its second year of activities, the task at hand...
- Sep 22, 2022
Marianas School Pride is a partner of Our Public School’s Campaign in making a difference
Friday, September 23, 2022 Gearing up for the Marianas School Pride (MSP) launch this Monday, the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers...
- Dec 31, 2021
Together, we’ve achieved so much, Marianas
Friday, December 31, 2021 As 2021 ends, we look back on an extraordinary two years of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us...
- Dec 24, 2021
Have a very merry eco-friendly and safe Christmas
Friday, December 24, 2021 From buying and wrapping gifts to decorating your home and planning your holiday feasts, you’ll be surprised to...
- Dec 17, 2021
Buying locally from small businesses helps to support local jobs
Friday, December 17, 2021 I am grateful that our small business, the Naked Fish Bar and Grill, has grown successfully in the past 17...
- Dec 10, 2021
Let’s show our Christmas spirit in our villages
Friday, December 10, 2021 Christmas is a season of peace, joy, and hope for a fresh start and a brighter new year ahead. For my family...
- Dec 3, 2021
Vaccinations and other public health measures will allow residents to move forward
Friday, December 3, 2021 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. After a year and a half...
- Nov 26, 2021
Our villages need our help
Friday, November 26, 2021 It is common to think that village beautification is a government or private sector function. However, as...
- Nov 19, 2021
Promoting village pride within our schools makes for better students
Friday, November 19, 2021 When the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers presented its Marianas Village Pride (MVP) Campaign at the...
- Nov 12, 2021
Tinian youth lead beautification efforts to promote village and island pride
Friday, November 12, 2021 The Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan joins Rota and Saipan in supporting the Governor’s Council of...
- Nov 5, 2021
The MVP Campaign empowers Rota residents
Friday, November 5, 2021 Håfa Adai yan Tirow Wóómi, with our signature Aluf, from your friendly island of Luta. When the Governor’s...
- Oct 29, 2021
Hotel branding brings quality service and investments to the Marianas
Friday, October 29, 2021 The new 40-year lease agreement between the Hyatt Regency Saipan and the CNMI government brings the number of...
- Oct 22, 2021
There are many MVPs to recognize this week
Friday, October 23, 2021 This past week, if you passed through Beach Road and Garapan Middle Road, you would’ve noticed a significant...
- Oct 15, 2021
Investment Incentive Act of 2021 will offer opportunities for a sustainable and quality economy
Friday, October 15, 2021 Today, Oct. 15, the Senate holds its fourth day of its regular session in Rota, and part of the agenda is the...
- Oct 8, 2021
Resolving the Marianas’ trash issues will require cooperative effort
Friday, October 8, 2021 Last weekend, empty beer bottles and bags of food were left on one of the benches at Micro Beach. This...
- Oct 1, 2021
Let’s support the Marianas Village Pride campaign
Friday, October 1, 2021 On Sept. 20, Hon. Mayor Efraim Atalig, representatives from the office of Hon. Mayor Edwin Aldan, representatives...
- Sep 24, 2021
TRIP extension can build momentum for tourism’s resumption
Friday, September 24, 2021 When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020, The Marianas’ borders were immediately closed to visitors....
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