Letters to the Editor

“The biggest problem is not choosing between left and right, but choosing to make a choice or not.” — William F. Buckley Jr. LIFE is an amazing journey shaped by the choices we make. From childhood to old age, every moment gives us a chance to shape our future. Looking back on my 64 years, I see th…

NOVEMBER 25th, 2024, was a heartbreaking and infuriating day for our Chamorro and Carolinian people! Why are our indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian priests consistently overlooked to lead our faith and people? Are our indigenous priests not deemed worthy enough? Last night and today, the pain in th…

I HAVE read in the news lately that there is a common sentiment that people with mental health needs here in the CNMI need to go to jail for causing a nuisance in the community. I for one do not believe that this is the correct course of action to take for these individuals. Just because a person w…

Dear Governor Palacios: WE write on behalf of Kånnai Komunidat – Payúúr Toulap to express our heartfelt gratitude for your leadership and decision to sign Senate Bill 23-37, SD1, HD, entitled, “To mandate the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation to change power, water and wastewater rate for th…

AND just when you thought you voted for economic recovery you now realize you actually voted for ruining the lives of millions of low-income American families. Because you voted for the second coming of Trump, there is nothing you can do about it in the next four years as the rich get their tax bre…

DEAR CNMI Community, The political landscape is shifting significantly across the U.S. and its territories, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is no exception. These changes are especially apparent as the U.S. Administration deepens its strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific re…