Marianas Variety On-Line Edition

A race to the bottom
ONE of the letters we published recently noted that abolishing municipal councils will not solve the government’s financial problems, and the letter writer is right. The $1 million that will no longer...(See details)

Editorials
THERE will be more budget cuts because the CNMI government has not instituted sound financial and management policies for many, many years....(See details)

The picture
THERE he was, a chubby little boy wearing a cowboy hat at a small “Paniolo” (Hawaiian Cowboy) corral in Hawaii. He smiled as he sat on the top rail, looking at you, with the horses ....(See details)

Que sera, sera
A DAY before the state of the CNMI message was delivered, I had an eye surgery and was placed under medication for a few days. Thanks to Dr. Kohram for the superb removal.,...(See details)