Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

Listen to Pete A.
A FRIEND asked me what I thought about Al Stayman’s recent visit — i.e, what was my take on the subject of the “federal takeover” which has been dangling over the CNMI’s head since 1986.....(See details)

Editorials
STILL unresolved for many government agencies and their employees is how the additional 15 percent budget cut proposed by the Department of Finance and the Office of Management and Budget ...(See details)

Upcoming public forums
MANY thanks to all who sent suggestions and comments for the topics and format of upcoming public forums.
Future public forums will now focus on specific topics that...(See details)

Robbing Paul to pay Peter
WHAT have the municipal councils in the CNMI contributed to the well-being of the indigenous people of these islands that will merit their empowerment?...(See details)

To Abed and Paz Younis
SINCERE congratulations on reaching a significant milestone in your career: the 35th anniversary of your newspaper, the Marianas Variety. I lived and worked on Saipan from 1 January 1965 ...(See details)