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BC Cook “THERE is nothing to do here.  This island is not the home of our people.  We have no past here and no future.  We came when the military moved us and we will go when they say to go.  But there is nowhere else to go, so we just wait to die here on Ebeye.” By some counts it has the most peop…

THE best TV reporters are also first-rate news writers. They usually have a minute or less to read what they’ve written, so they write simply, clearly and to the point. Former ABC News investigative reporter John Stossel is one of them. In his first book, “Give Me A Break,” published in 2004, Stoss…

Christopher Concepcion WE couldn’t be more pleased about the decision of the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture to bring back the biggest weekly nighttime attraction in our destination, the Garapan Street Market. The Garapan Street Market was initially created by the Marianas Visitors Auth…

IN my previous opinion pieces, I have pointed out that the current CNMI administration hasn’t made any changes to prevent the legal entry of tourists from China. This really got me questioning why the narrative by business groups and certain individuals has been to incorrectly blame the administrat…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE TRUTH of the matter is OUR Economy is still sliding off the edge of a cliff while WE waste money on the Cannabis Commission and people suffer austerity.  The arrivals are even DOWN, not up as predicted by those with their push for China. I must ask, starting with Jude Hofschn…

THE CNMI’s overseas efforts to expand its tourism business include participating in local travel exhibitions, hosting informational sessions, establishing relationships with local travel agencies, and advertising to build brand awareness. However, these methods have not yielded the expected results…

WHATEVER you may say about the proposed amendments to the Managaha rules — well, feel free to say it. DPL has sought, and is still seeking, public comments, and has held public hearings during which community members can speak freely. Those who have concerns have also reached out to lawmakers and t…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE TRUTH of the matter is NEVER underestimate a Teacher, as it has been teachers who touch & shape the future every day. Yet, there are those who still want to apply the old Chamorro strategy of “making your name bad” to try and stop the teacher. The Governor called me and A…