I AM a Japanese woman residing in Saipan. Over the past 12 years, I have been subjected to multiple incidents including robbery, attempted robbery, theft, break-ins, property damage, and even attempted murder and assault by police officers.

THE Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System often promotes its commitment to fairness, equity, and transparency. Yet, within its own ranks, employees have raised serious concerns that these principles are too often ignored — particularly in the Human Resources division and…