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Jim Rayphand I HAVE pulled some cockamamie schemes over the years trying to incent (or rather trick) myself into being a better version of who I am particularly as it relates to being a better ward of this now old body, mind and soul, but this year’s plan will take the cake. Actually, if all goes t…

Local economist Matthew Deleon Guerrero at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Economic Summit last week. IN his presentation at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Economic Summit last week, local economist Matthew Deleon Guerrero explained why the loss of tourist arrivals “translates into broad…

Glen Hunter CHINA’S growing presence in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands cannot be ignored. Using strategic capitalist methods, the Chinese Communist Party has been making calculated moves to establish a stronghold in various islands across the Pacific. The CNMI is a prime exa…

BC Cook WHEN I started to describe to a friend what it was like to swim around Forbidden Island, the first thing he asked was why.  By the time I had finished the tale he knew the answer to his question. The hike down to the rocks from the parking area above was difficult, but it made us anticipate…

Northern Marianas College President Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero, Ed.D. delivers his remarks during NMC’s 43rd Commencement Exercises at the MHS gym on Friday, May 17, 2024. The following is the text of the address delivered by Northern Marianas College President Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero during NMC’s…

ON Feb. 1, 2024, Saipan Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association of the NMI officials appeared before the local House of Representatives to thank Rep. Ed Propst for introducing House Resolution 23-19: “To express support for the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program or EVS-…

Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho The following is the text of Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho’s keynote address during NMC’s “Passing of Torch” ceremony May 14, 2024 at Saipan World Resort. ELEANOR Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Hafa Adai yan Tiro…