FEATUREI JudiciaryHistorical SocietyReceives ARPAGrant Funding

In October,the ARPAnon-profit organization grant committee approved a $104,000 two-year grant for the Northern MarianasJudiciaryHistorical Societywhich will enable it to expand some of itsnew activity sponsorship.

The Historical Societyisa small non-profit professional organization composed of an executive director who handlesfinancesand administration and ten trusteeswho are judges,justices,and membersof the community. Since 2004,the Historical Societyhas worked to promote civicsand awarenessfor the rule of law in the Commonwealth.It helpssponsor and,in some cases,fullyhostsa varietyof educational programsthat reach acrossthe spectrum of societyfrom children to lawmakers.These programsinclude the Law DayEssayand Poster Contest,AttorneyGeneral'sCup Speech Competition,Mock Trial,Law in the CommunityLecture Series,Summer Pre-Law Program,and Law and the Freshman Legislator.

Abook wasalso published bythe Historical Society,entitled TheNorthernMarianaIslandsJudiciary: A Historical Overview.The book detailsthe evolution of the Commonwealth'sjudicial system from colonial rule through modern times.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Aspreviouslyreported,the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation ("CHCC") put a pause on the weekly COVID-19 publicreportsafter the September 26,2022 update.Updateswill be provided should any significant developmentsoccur.

CHCCalso advertised that vaccinesare available during their Saturdayoutreach eventsat the Mount Carmel Church Joeten Dai Dai Social Hall on October 15th,22nd,and 29th from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.

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Source: New York Times