Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

Gov’t and Lala Land
THE commonwealth government is now practically bankrupt. Its financial problems have been getting worse since the local economy began its freefall in 1998, but CNMI elected ...(See details)

Editorials
WHEN the government budget is cut by $30 million, dropping from $193 million to $160 million, you know that cuts will occur in every department and branch. The administration had no ...(See details)

The Earthrise Consciousness
SUDDENLY from behind the rim of the moon, in long, slow motion moments of immerse majesty, there emerges a sparkling blue and white jewel, rising gradually like a small pearl....(See details)

Downsize gov’t!
RECENT news reports fully indicate that the administration is contemplating additional reduction of working hours due to substantial revenue decline. Different opinions have surfaced ....(See details)

Entertainment industry is not the source of violence
IN his April 20 “Food for Thought,” Harry Blalock lashed against the entertainment industry of the last 15 years as a source of violence in America. In it, he commented, “How many of you have enriched....(See details)