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IN all my personal and business travels around the world, safety has always been a paramount concern of mine. Thankfully I’ve never been a victim of serious crime in my travels. For most visitors, safety and security are top-of-mind when choosing their next destination. For the purposes of today’s …

DOCTOR Matt Carter was recently interviewed about his work in Chuuk.  The wrecks there are famous, but they are also environmental disasters waiting to happen.  Can we keep the wrecks and protect the environment?  Let’s hear some of what Carter has to say, and you can read the full interview on the…

THE CNMI government’s current (and latest) financial crisis is rooted, as usual, in its  overspending ways that can no longer be fully funded because of a declining economy. But as economics professor Donald J. Boudreaux has noted, most voters are “oblivious to the indescribable complexity and unfa…

THE TRUTH of the matter is many citizens are confused and don’t understand “what direction we are headed nor how are we going to get there.” No one can deny that WE the People need some GREATNESS to improve our economy and social fabric to come from Capital Hill, not the continued suppression of ou…

OCTOBER, the season of falling leaves and the aroma of pumpkin spice, carries a profound significance that touches the hearts of millions worldwide. Beyond the cozy autumn imagery, it is the universally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this sacred time, people, communities, and orga…

THE United Nations Cultural Day Celebration is a much-awaited annual event that fosters cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect among nations. The celebration brings together people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions to showcase and celebrate the rich and varied human civili…