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2022 NEWS

Apr 27

The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) presents its 2021 End Year Report

In the past week, the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) presented its 2021 End Year Report to the 22nd Commonwealth...

Apr 26

Sinapalo Elementary School’s medians have been enhanced

Under the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers’ Marianas Village Pride Campaign’s Adopt-A-Median program, the Sinapalo Elementary...

Apr 20

GCEA conducts Destination Transformation Inspection Tour

Government agencies to work together to support planned transformation projects (Capitol Hill, Saipan – April 21, 2022) Gov. Ralph DLG...

Apr 12

CEDA appoints first economic development manager

Dave Guerrero to lead economic development efforts for the Marianas (The Marianas - April 13, 2022) Today, the Commonwealth Economic...

Apr 7

Gov. Torres Signs Executive Order Establishing Environmental Council

During the March 23 Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) general meeting, Governor Ralph DLG. Torres signed Executive Order...

Apr 7

GCEA presents 2021 Annual Report at SCC membership meeting

At the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting on April 6, 2022, the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) Co-Chairmen Gov....

Mar 28

Tinian Elementary School students adopt and improve school curbs

Completed Adopt-A-Median project improves student safety (Capitol Hill, Saipan, The Marianas – March 29, 2022) - The Governor’s Council...

Mar 23

Marianas High School students rehabilitate curbs

On Monday, March 21, the Marianas High School students, and staffs went out to rehabilitate and repaint the Commissioner Joaquin S....

Mar 16

Hopwood Middle School students rehabilitate school curbs

Adopt-A-Median project improves safety and visibility for students (Capitol Hill, Saipan, The Marianas – March 16, 2022) - The Governor’s...

Mar 15

Kanoa Football Club and Beach Road Tourism Inc. Refresh Garapan Medians

On Saturday, March 12, the Kanoa Football Club and Beach Road Tourism Inc. (ARC) refreshed the Garapan Core Highway medians as a part of...

Feb 24

Gov. Torres and Economic Advisers present 2021 Annual Report

The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) led by co-chairmen Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, front row third left, and Jerry Tan, front...

Feb 23

Joeten Kiyu Public Library and Pacifica Insurance Underwriters team up to adopt Susupe medians

(Capitol Hill, Saipan, The Marianas – Feb. 25, 2022) - The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) announced today the completion...

Feb 15

Friends and families in Chalan Piao unveil village’s welcome signs

Group announces the next three villages to receive signs (Saipan, The Marianas – Feb. 16, 2022) The Governor’s Council of Economic...

Feb 13

Volunteers clean up and repaint Lady of Mount Carmel parking lot

Adopt-A-Median project completed in two phases by seven groups (Capitol Hill, Saipan, The Marianas – Feb. 15, 2022) - The Governor’s...

Jan 18

GCEA Winners of the MVP Christmas Decorating Contest and Bus Stop Beautification Contest Launch

(Saipan, The Marianas – Jan. 17, 2022) The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) announced today the winners of its Marianas...

Jan 16

NMC and Sports Organizations kick off the New Year by completing Adopt-A-Median projects in Saipan

GCEA thanks partners and community volunteers for improving safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians (Saipan, The Marianas –...

2021 NEWS

Dec 27, 2021

Groups and families complete Adopt-A-Median projects in Saipan villages

GCEA thanks partners and community volunteers for improving safety and visibility for drivers and pedestrians 2022 Adopt-A-Median...

Dec 26, 2021

Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Oct 17, 2021

Saipan Mayor’s Office, Shirley’s Coffee Shop, & Shirley’s Football Club complete Adopt-A-Median

Si Yu’us Ma’åse and Ghilisow to Mayor Apatang, Ms. Joann Aquino, and the Saipan Mayor’s Office staff for leading this weekend’s...

Oct 16, 2021

TRAC & NMICF clean-up the North Trails

The Triathlon Association of CNMI and the NMI Cycling Federation spent their Sunday morning on Oct. 17 clearing the North Trails in...

Oct 15, 2021

GCEA presents the Marianas Village Pride Campaign at the Public School System parent summit

Chairman Jerry Tan and GCEA’s PR team presented the Marianas Village Pride (MVP) campaign at the CNMI Public Schools System State Level...

Oct 14, 2021

The Grotto revamped!

Site reopens after over a year of closure due to renovations Story by The Saipan Tribune Click here to read the full article: The Grotto...

Oct 7, 2021

Groups help to kick off the Marianas Village Pride campaign in Saipan

Mayor Apatang adopts medians in San Jose Rotaract organizes weekend clean-up drive in Chalan Kanoa (Capitol Hill, Saipan, The Marianas –...

Oct 5, 2021

CNMI House Minority Bloc completes Sugar King Park transformation

During GCEA’S PPP First Anniversary on August 21, the CNMI House Minority Bloc adopted and rehabilitated the Sugar King Park in Garapan....

Oct 5, 2021

GCEA welcomes first Adopt-A-Median partners

Si Yu'us Ma'åsé to Shirley’s Coffee Shop (Shirley's) and Shirley’s Football Club (SFC) for being the first group to join the...

Oct 5, 2021

GCEA welcomes LJ’s Lawn Care LLC as its newest PPP partner

LJ’s Lawn Care LLC is GCEA's newest PPP partner, who took the responsibility of uplifting the Garapan Sidewalk Curb just in time for the...

Oct 5, 2021

The Tipiyeew-Ina'famåolik Marianas celebrates Cultural Heritage Month

The Tipiyeew-Ina'famåolik Marianas event hosted by the Carolinian Affairs Office (CAO) drew Saipan residents to witness the Chamorro &...

Oct 5, 2021

GCEA Launches Marianas Village Pride Campaign

Council invites all students and residents to help make their villages better places to live through beautification efforts (Capitol...

Sep 24, 2021

GCEA Launches Its Adopt-A-Median Program

As part of the Governor's Council of Economic Advisor’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) program, the council has launched its...

Sep 1, 2021

Council and partners take Hafa Adai & Tirow Pledge to promote Marianas’ cultural values

Aug 31, 2021

LJ’s Lawn Care, LLC joins the PPP program

The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers welcomes Sam and Lilian Camacho of LJ’s Lawn Care, LLC as its newest partner in the Public...

Aug 31, 2021

GCEA Celebrates PPP Partners During Its First Year Anniversary

Council and partners take Hafa Adai & Tirow Pledge to promote Marianas’ cultural values (Capitol Hill, Saipan, The Marianas – August 27,...

Aug 15, 2021

Mt. Tapochau’s railings receive a fresh coat of paint

The Governor's Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) extends its gratitude to Public Private Partnership (PPP) partners I Love Saipan,...

Aug 15, 2021

Cleanups honor those who perished during World War II

The Japanese Society of the Northern Marianas and Japan Saipan Travel Association Clean Up Japanese Peace Memorial and Tower of Okinawa...

Aug 5, 2021

GCEA honors a statesman who had a heart for his people

As the family of the late Rep. Ivan James Alafanso Blanco lays him to rest today, the Governor's Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA)...

Aug 1, 2021

Tan Siu Lin Foundation paints Banzai Cliff facilities to prepare for tourism’s reopening

The Governor's Council of Economic Advisors extends its deepest appreciation towards Tan Holdings and the Tan Siu Lin Foundation for...

Jul 28, 2021

GCEA presents initiatives to develop the future of The Marianas’ tourism

The study outlines strategic steps for a multi-island destination concept (Capitol Hill, CNMI – July 29, 2021) Leading up to its...

Jul 21, 2021

PPP Partners Spruce Up Marpi Area Before FAM Tour on July 23

Rain or shine, our Public Private Partnership (PPP) program partners were out and about cleaning up the Marpi sites, just in time for...

Jul 21, 2021

PPP partners and community support tourism's reopening with clean-up event

(Updated July 20, 2021) The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) is hosting the Marianas Pride Beautification Event every...

Jun 30, 2021

Community partners unite to transform Tinian sports facility in time for the summer season

(Capitol Hill, CNMI – July 1, 2021) The transformation of Tinian’s Broadway Estates Basketball Court and baseball field last weekend...

May 27, 2021

GCEA’s PPP partners show strong sense of community

Council celebrates 1st anniversary by transforming Rota’s Youth Center and Basketball Court (Capitol Hill, CNMI – May 27, 2021) - The...

May 18, 2021

GCEA kicks off first-anniversary celebration with a Rota transformation project

(Capitol Hill, CNMI – March 10, 2021) The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) will kick off its first-anniversary celebration...

Mar 31, 2021

Gov. Torres thanks CNMI stakeholders for supporting economic initiatives

Governor Ralph DLG Torres and the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers (GCEA) today thanked the CNMI stakeholders for the widespread supp

Dec 10, 2020

Five groups work to enhance the Grotto

Five groups have teamed up for one common goal: to spruce up the Grotto. Bibong Corp., Loco & Taco Dining Bar, Divewish, Tasi & the...

Oct 22, 2020

Triathletes, bikers groups present North Trail devt plan

The Triathlon Association of the CNMI and Northern Mariana Islands Cycling Federation have submitted its enhancement project plan for the...