EVERYONE appreciates the hard work news reporters do reporting on events/issues affecting our CMMI communities. I would like to bring up the news articles regarding retirees' pension. Many articles mention "additional" 25%. It really is not additional. Some years ago the retirees' pensi…
NO matter how you slice the cake it’s still a GOP-controlled government in the CNMI. The lies were confirmed with the recent junkets. It doesn't matter how they lie to us every day. The greed continues its infection. We go to college, come home and fool our destitute poor people.
HÅFA Adai Docomo Pacific subscribers.
THIS coming March 21st marks the 18th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, and for the 12th year in 2023, this day will be officially observed by the United Nations. The date, 21st of March, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which …
AS you drive up to the Kileleman Road in As Lito heading to the airport, you will see a newly erected road sign that says: “JOSEN MARIKO PL” on the left side of the road just before you reach the unfinished commercial building.
LET me be clear. We all want a normal family life. So every day we wake up and go to work.
BY chance, I was driving north on Broadway when a jet took off from West Field and zoomed skyward, just like in the movies. It was an awesome moment.
AS we approach March, we begin a trifecta of disability awareness campaigns with Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month or DDAM being the kickstart to it all. March is nationally and locally celebrated as DDAM, with this year’s theme being “Beyond the Conversation.” According to the Nati…
IF we compare the Portland, Oregon commissioners from 15 years ago to these current commissioners, the latter are the worst in my own opinion.
I SUGGEST you missed a word in the heading for your Feb. 17 editorial that is in keeping with your general theme.
IN reply to your article on the Board of Education: I feel that the two members who walked out on the meeting were within their rights. I take it as a show of integrity and unity. It seems that cronies are so outdated and only want the members to vote in favor of people with outdated ideas …
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Jay Pineda for being recognized as and awarded Teacher of the Year at Mount Carmel School. You go boy! Thank you for being a consistent model of a stellar-standard for our profession of education. God bless you, your wife and children. Omedetougozaimasu! Po.
THE entire CNMI mourns the passing of one of the Commonwealth’s most distinguished citizens and statesmen — Edward DLG Pangelinan. Eddie Pangelinan — as many of us fondly called him — was truly one of our most distinguished leaders. One of a handful of youngsters from the Northern Mariana I…
DEAR CNMI Community:
AS a lifelong educator, I have always believed that there is incredible power in helping students find their place in this world and find their voice amidst all the noise of life. That is exactly what Mount Carmel School’s Theatre Club did with the phenomenal hit show, “True Colors.” The sho…
CONGRATULATIONS to both houses of the new CNMI Legislature for continuing the investigation into the Boost CNMI program. It has caused a stain on the reputation of the CNMI as a whole.
IF you are a U.S. journalist from Agrigan U.S.A. you cannot tell any lies or spew unethical, immoral propaganda to protect any organization or corporation because you know what is right.
THE Chamorro economic strategy of doing things “little by little,” is actually a good one, especially when taking on a big task. There is no doubt the task at hand now for the Governor is to literally turn the adversity created by Ralph into prosperity FOR the people. But too often when peo…
BIG kudos and thanks to Chris Nelson for producing and presenting two exceptional documentaries at the AMP Wednesday night: “Buen Camino,” a 37-day hike on the historical Camino de Santiago in Spain, and “Mountain 12,” the reunion and support for an extraordinary friend and individual, Saipa…
THIS is my new “TRUTH Series — 2023,” and the recent seizure of assets belonging to individuals at the Bank of Saipan for alleged “Fraud, Money-laundering, Tax Evasion and Pay-offs to influence Government Officials” says it all about the TRUTH & RICO Coming Soon! It is just more proof th…
THE other day, I came across a notice issued by the office of Gov.-elect Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Gov.-elect David M. Apatang that states they are “seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals” for gubernatorial appointee positions. Firstly, I would like to commend the incoming admi…
THERE is no doubt the BOOST Giveaway is Ralph’s last scheme as Governor but Gee-Wizz it’s a doozy, as it seems his plan was to just “giveaway as much as possible before leaving office.” The AG is already trying to collect the illegal overtime and now it seems he may have the task of trying t…
IT seems the former Finance Secretary is leading the “mass- retirement & exodus of debt-dodgers who owe the People” to the mainland and places unknown to avoid being taken to Court for the money they owe the People instead of being Honorable and just paying the money back. But I guess we…
THE new administration (AD) has pledged to “rebuild trust,” which they have already began by being honorable men in keeping their word and incorporating some Democrats into their Transition and hopefully this trend will continue in their administration. I have talked to the Governor-elect an…
MY “Pulpit Bully” op-ed about Robert Hunter seems to have gotten the attention of the AG and I’m sure a lot of citizens are happy he published the list of those who owe the People. Now if We can only get someone to take IPI to Court for OUR Community Chest Fund (77-million now) before everyt…
THE Pulpit Bully, Robert Hunter is finally on the front page for the WRONG-THING and people are really celebrating him being held accountable for his Illegal-Activity and now he must PAY! It is truly my pleasure, my honor and my duty to speak-out FOR the People and to make sure Robert Hunte…
I HAVE heard a story told by a Saipanese that some Guamanians claim that the Chamorros of Saipan were responsible for the bombing and invasion of Guam. Not true.
IT is becoming more clearer every-day that Trump & Torres are falling from the Grace of the People and with them being the Top Executives, they have the longest way to fall so it is going to really HURT! The GOP is finally waking up to the fact that “the days of Trumpism are NUMBERED,” w…
DEAR Robert Hunter, you have used your podium in the Governor’s office to “troll & bully” citizens of the CNMI for too long and WE are Glad that you are gone! But you still want to conduct a character assassination on Tina — ugly vengeance & jealousy for TRUE! You have some nerve…
WHILE Tina Sablan and company have worked overtime to attempt to frame the gubernatorial win by the Palacios-Apatang team as a win for her and democrats, not only is this thoroughly insulting to the good Lt. Governor and Mayor who won the election, it attempts to reframe reality. That realit…
I COULD only think of the words by Dr. King when my wife woke me up to tell me that Arnold & Dave and had won — “FREE at Last, FREE at Last — thank God almighty WE are FREE at Last.” The one person who has caused the most damage to the CNMI’s economy and quality of life is finally gone …
THERE is a lot of talk about how the Governor has posted his wife, brothers and other family members at the Polls for the early voting. The first thing that voters see at the Early Voting Site is the Torres Family which by their very nature is intimidating to voters but it won’t be enough to…
IT will come as no surprise to anyone that Mayor David Apatang was first out of the gate as super typhoons Soudelor and Yutu retreated from our shores. It’s a generational habit. His years in the military, as head of executive departments, and in the legislature trained him to respond immedi…
ON Nov. 7, 2019, a search warrant was executed. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a search of Gov. Ralph Torres' office, his vehicles, his home, his farm and his brothers' law firm for probable cause of public corruption.
WHEN we voted to approve our Covenant to join the American political family, that piece of document made us all citizens of the United States, and that, more than anything, makes it absolutely clear what our position is vis-a-vis the United States: what our privileges, benefits and also our …
MY Dear People of the Commonwealth:
IT would be appropriate for the CNMI House and the Senate to send a resolution of appreciation to President Biden and the U.S. Congress for all the funds they have sent our way over the last four years to help cover our losses to Super Typhoon Yutu and the Covid pandemic.
INDEPENDENTS and Democrats combined will decide who is our next Governor and given the overwhelming majority of voters have already voted against Ralph/Vinnie it is a mathematical fact. Ralph/Vinnie have been busy trying to steal and even buy supporters but so far only two have fallen public…
I WRITE this letter not for political reasons but from my own observation as a member of our community and watching how the campaign was handled by Arnold Palacios. It was obvious from the very beginning that Arnold allowed anyone to be part of their campaign even if it will hurt his …
WITH the election season coming to an end, this is my last attempt to try and HELP the People with our Political struggles, as I’m through with the ugly politics of the CNMI. It should be obvious that Ralph intends on winning this election at any cost and I do mean cost, as it seems people …
THANK you for your coverage of the year’s runoff race that will begin with the early voting on Nov. 18.
WHY is Lt. Gov. Arnold Palacios continuing to hide the truth about his health from the voters of the CNMI? After losing to Gov. Ralph Torres in last week’s election, Mr. Palacios is again asking for your vote in the upcoming runoff election. Incredibly, he is running on the slogan, “Rebuildi…
I WANT to start off by congratulating all those that ran under the AD 2022 Team and other candidates for their victory in this election.
SOME say there were many issues on the ballot but in reality, it’s just one — the Morality of the CNMI that must prevail over the corruption & poli-tricks. I can even agree with the AD voters who want real trusted leadership, as it’s obvious the majority of voters are against this Govern…
I WISH to express my views on the election runoff to determine the choice of our voters in the CNMI as to the next Governor and Lt. Governor.
THANKS for your confidence and for voting for me to represent you. I’ve dedicated my career and my life to my passions. My passions are our biological environment and our people. I am especially concerned about the legacy that we are creating today for those who will follow behind us. My dad…
BUENAS Tatdes Marianas!
MAY the Lord give you peace!
WHILE there are many Christian religions, there are two days and one man that unite all Christians under God’s laws and right to be a member of his Holy Family. I asked my MaDear when I moved to the Mariana Islands “what church do I attend, as there is no Baptist Church” and her answer of wi…
THIS is addressed to PSS' director of athletics, school administrators, coaches, Board of Education members and whoever else is involved with setting rules and regs for the Elementary School Co-Ed Basketball League.
