In the driver’s seat, Mr. Younis steered Marianas Variety newspaper from a simple newspaper in our nascent Northern Marianas Commonwealth community to what it is today — a sophisticated media outlet that reaches an audience of hundreds of thousands daily. No matter where a reader might be at any given time, catching up with events happening in our Marianas is conveniently easy and current.
Mr. Younis made Saipan his home and cared for it. His generosity helped built our community to be unified and caring; throughout his lifetime, he gave so much to improve our lives and stay the course of moving forward together.
He leaves behind a great legacy that will forever remind all of us of his kindness and foresight to make our Marianas the best place to live. To his family, we thank you for making us a part of Mr. Younis’s life. We will forever miss him.
Si Yuus Maase, Mr. Younis.
DAVID M. APATANG
Mayor of Saipan
