Letters to the Editor

THE Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is at a critical juncture, with the urgent task of revitalizing its economy through enhanced investment, tourism, and business development. Central to this challenge is the need to address the problematic relationship between the Commonwealth Ports A…

IT is becoming increasingly obvious that the operation of the Malampaya Gas Field in Palawan, the Philippines is being run by a company that is  incompetent and unqualified to manage and implement the complex system of processes involved in day-to-day operations of oil and gas exploration and produ…

“INDIAN giver” is a pejorative expression used to describe a person who gives a “gift” and later wants it back or who expects something of equivalent worth in return for the item. It is based on cultural misunderstandings that took place between the early European colonists and the indigenous peopl…

IN a scathing article posted on its website, the Hong Kong-based news outlet BNN Breaking exposed the role of Philippine Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla in awarding the Malampaya gas field service contract to Prime Energy owned by Filipino tycoon Ricky Razon, known to be a good friend of Philippin…

IN August 2023, during the Philippine Congress’s budget deliberations, Department of Energy Secretary Raphael “Popo”  Lotilla made a rather momentous statement to justify the awarding of the Malampaya service contract to tycoon Ricky Razon’s Prime Energy Resources. He said, “the proof of the puddin…

THE Gaza Strip man blurted out “Where is the Arab world?” as he surveyed the carnage, rubble and destruction caused by Israeli bombings of the Palestinian Jabalya-area refugee camp at the start of the Israeli-Hamas war — yes, refugee camp (among several camps) for Palestine Arabs in Palestine Gaza …

DUTY-BOUND to safeguard the truth for the benefit of our people and residents who call our islands home, Save Garapan respectfully requests to correct a misleading article that was published in MV on 2/15/2024. The latest amended language on the original amendment to H.B. 23-85 adds a “new” languag…

IN our journey towards fairness and equality, it is vital to remember the beautiful tapestry of humanity, including those with disabilities. As we mark the World Day of Social Justice on February 20th, it’s a perfect time to recommit ourselves to building a world where everyone, regardless of…

MUCH hoopla has been made over the latest unconfirmed sighting of Amelia Earhart’s airplane that disappeared in the Pacific Ocean in 1937. Explorers continue to spend millions and millions of dollars trying to solve a mystery that is not a mystery at all. Several locals became aware of her presence…

HAFA Adai Madam Secretary Santos! On behalf of the Matua Council for Native Chamorro Advancement, we hereby submit our OPPOSITION regarding the proposed lease by the officers of Suwaso Corporation, dba Coral Ocean Resort: Hosik (Brian) Shin, president, Eungpyung (Calvin) Park, vice president, and J…