Community Briefs – March 23, 2019
Notice of suspension of programs
In light of the governor’s Executive Order 2020-04 (declaration of a State of Public Health Emergency and State of Significant Emergency) on March 16, 2020, as amended, that shuts down all non-essential government offices for a period two weeks and for non-essential personnel to stay home until further notice due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the CNMI Energy Division Office is temporarily suspending all program services for the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program for a period of two weeks or until further notice. The Division of Energy will announce additional information and updates on program services once office operations resume and return to normal. (PR)
Court closures
Due to the health and safety concerns surrounding the threat of COVID-19 and pursuant to Supreme Court Order 2020-ADM-002-MSC, all Judiciary facilities will remain closed to the public up to and including Friday, April 3, 2020. During the closure, emergency and essential court services may continue. Visit www.cnmilaw.org to review the order. For additional information or inquiries, contact Gretchen A. Smith, Esq., Clerk of Court, CNMI Supreme Court, at (670) 236-9715, (670) 788-4363, or gretchen.smith@nmijudiciary.com or Patrick V. Diaz, Clerk of Court, CNMI Superior Court, at (670) 235-5248, (670) 783-8417, or patrick.diaz@nmijudiciary.com. (PR)
Women’s Mini Expo, Women’s Summit postponed
Because of the COVID-19 problem, the CNMI Women’s Association and the Women’s Affairs Office would like to inform the public that the Annual Women’s Mini Expo and the CNMI Women’s Summit, scheduled for March 24 and March 27 respectively have been postponed until further notice. The CNMI Women’s Association shall remain closed until further notice. For assistance, call 285-8975 or email cwa.fogumoro@gmail.com. (PR)