Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

A failed status quo
THE chairman of the chamber of commerce claims that the CNMI has a “unified” position against the federalization of local minimum wage and immigration. He says “the only one who...(See details)

Editorials
SUDDENLY, perfect clarity — or, at least, less muddy waters. CUC’s spokeswoman has indicated that the administration is calling the shots on the power privatization procurement....(See details)

To the governor
WHY did you hire a lobbyist? And for what? Did you not learn anything from your little arrangements with Jack Abramoff?
We do NOT need any more lobbyists at this peculiar time and situation. ....(See details)

Perfect storm
I’M very happy to be back to writing again after a long vacation in South America. Thank God that during my vacation in South America I didn’t encounter a storm that exactly reminded me of the movie called: “The Perfect Storm.”....(See details)

Common sense lobbying
I’VE written letters protesting the lobbying issue before and more recently when Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior David Cohen advised us not to use lobbyist but it’s apparent our leaders still don’t get it. ...(See details)

Chip of the old block
I hope you guys and gals enjoyed reading my letter to the editor on April 11 and trying to figure out the idioms. Have a laugh on me. Now, Tan Candelaria wants everyone to know that in my same letter...(See details)