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IN a recent op-ed, (“Building a Resilient Economy, Together”), the governor said he is “disappointed by the narrative that continues to be pushed in the press and by certain business interests, that the People’s Republic of China…is the only answer to our current economic struggles.” Who made that …

Ambrose M. Bennett THE TRUTH of the matter is the Governor is right about “us working together,” which is what I’ve been saying for over two decades with “One People One Direction” to improve our Economic Base while pivoting away from so much dependency upon China. If you watch CNN & other REAL…

Christopher Concepcion “IT takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that has gained popularity through the years, to where if you now say “it takes a village,” it’s understood to mean that it will take many people to accomplish the goal.  In our Commonwealth village, tourism affects …

THERE is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to solving complex geopolitical concerns in our region of the world. The renewed fear mongering about the People’s Republic of China as a major enemy of the U.S. sets a dangerous precedent for how we can respond to the tensions we see surrounding u…

THERE is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to solving complex geopolitical concerns in our region of the world. The renewed fear mongering about the People’s Republic of China as a major enemy of the U.S. sets a dangerous precedent for how we can respond to the tensions we see surrounding u…

Arnold Palacios THOUGH I appreciate the recent efforts by the Chamber of Commerce to gather local businesses and decision-makers to put forth ideas to accelerate the Commonwealth’s economic recovery, I am disappointed by the narrative that continues to be pushed in the press and by certain business…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE TRUTH of the matter is Ambrose M. Bennett has made his mark in the CNMI, if I have to say-so myself, as my mother told me that “sometimes you have to toot your own horn.”  But I really want to make it “CLEAR” to my critics that I have done a lot to contribute, and I have offe…