Letters to the Editor

THE recent malfeasant behavior and attacks by Joe Palacios are not a cure for our Cannabis Industry and have nothing to do with our economy, just invoking that WE the People should be satisfied with losing money every year on a Cannabis Commission that WE don’t need. First you assert the “race card…

DEAR CNMI Community: I humbly ask for your attention and awareness as we reflect on the path we have been heading down in recent years. When individuals are unemployed, their ability to spend is significantly reduced. Without income, they are unable to purchase goods and services, which directly af…

POLITICAL hires, often referred to as patronage or nepotism, are appointments made based on personal or political connections rather than qualifications or merit. In many organizations, particularly within government institutions, these types of hires create imbalances in the workforce. The focus s…

WHEN I, as a Proud Chamorro, testified before the House and Senate committee about my plans and vision for the Cannabis Industry, repeated by Commissioner Iguel, a Proud Refaluwasch, it’s YOUR IDEAS, but when Mr. Bob Coldeen says the exact same thing, “it’s a home run.” Mr. Bennett, you do no…

FIRST it’s great and about time, as the deletion of marijuana testing was in the first draft of the Bill that I wrote for the 19th Senate. The Cannabis Commission, Director & Staff were also supposed to have been temporary just to get the industry started as an “Experiment to be re-evaluated in…

AS we approach the midterm elections, it is crucial to reflect on the current state of our Commonwealth and evaluate the actions taken by both past and present administrations. Equally important is the need to hold our Senators, Representatives, and new candidates accountable for the plans they pre…

HAFA Adai! My name is Pete (Slow) P. Reyes and I endorse Kim Hinds for Washington Delegate. I’ve seen Kim’s passion to fight for the welfare and interest of our people firsthand. She embodies the qualities of dedication and commitment and will, as she has countless times, explore every …

TODAY I write to you to advocate for a candidate who embodies the values of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the people of our great Commonwealth.  Mrs. Kimberlyn King-Hinds is not just a name on the ballot; she is a beacon of hope for those seeking representation at the highest level…

ONE of the Ten Commandments of God is “Thou Shall Not Steal.” We are continuously witnessing this Commandment violated.  Where did these individuals get their ideas to practice such a thing?  Are gangsters behind them to take stolen goods and sell them for their needs?  All you need to do is ask an…

I AM writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support and assistance that your foundation provided to my late father Jose H. Borja during his battle with cancer. Words cannot fully capture the immense appreciation my family and I feel for the compassion and care that you extended …