Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

No to a tax hike, yes to an elected AG
VOTERS, in this election year, expect the House minority bloc to further distance itself from the administration’s unpopular measures. The closer we get to election day, the louder will be the noise from the opposition....(See details)

Editorials
THE commonwealth government budget process, which is already too complex, has gotten even more complicated and baffling. Fiscal and budget officers report “savings,” but don’t explain the numbers ...(See details)

Remembering Ben
THE tourism industry lost one of our true ambassadors last week. Mr. Ben Concepcion of BenKi Watersports passed away, I believe on Wednesday, rendering a void in our hospitality industry and leaving a lifetime ...(.See details)

Time to ‘voir dire’ NMI
IT’S time to “voir dire,” (to speak the truth), which is the terminology used when a jury is asked questions before they are picked to decide someone’s fate. Just as it is important for potential jurist....(.See details)