The Pacific Basin Development Council Board members elected CNMI Governor Ralph DLG Torres the Chairman of PBDC during its board meeting last December in Kona. Governor Torres thanked the outgoing chairman, Guam Governor Eddie Calvo for his leadership and support of this important council over his tenure as chairman.  

“It’s a great honor to be provided this opportunity to advocate for our region in advancing economic stability and resilience.”  

“The next decades will showcase the importance and beauty of the Pacific and PBDC will be critical for all our islands to continue the work of supporting greater standards of living for our peoples.”

Maga'håga: 'The era of responsibility is here'

Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero was inaugurated as Guam’s first woman governor on January 7, 2019, and vowed to prioritize and implement a “top-down” review of the territory’s financial health.  

Governor Lolo says the Government's Financial Position has been 'Positively Transformed'

American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga gave his State of the Territory to the Fono (Legislature) on January 14, 2019. He highlighted the territory’s investment into Hawaiki Cable, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond Government and the Tuna Canneries.

"We are Marianas Strong"

CNMI Governor Ralph Torres was inaugurated on January 14, 2019, and vowed to rebuild the CNMI’s economy and strengthen the community’s resiliency after recovering from Typhoon Mangkhut and Super Typhoon Yutu from last year.

Hawaii Governor Ige: The Future is Personal

Hawaii Governor Ige prioritizes Early Child-Hood Education, Affordable Housing, and the Transit Accommodation Tax in his State of the State Address to Legislators on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

H-2B ban for Philippines continues to draw concern