Letters to the Editor

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…

DEAR sir, Look to simple and easy ways to save money so the government can make a balanced budget. I am not just complaining but offering suggestions. I have tried to inform others of my opinions but no one listens. Monitor the fuel consumption of government vehicles. The operators of government ve…

PLACING power lines from the CUC power plant underground to CHCC appears to be justified based on what happened during the recent super typhoons. All of us recall that the overhead power lines, essentially all along Pale Arnold Road, were damaged and thus no power to CHCC could be delivered. Is pla…

GOOD morning Senate President  Edith Deleon Guerrero and Senate Floor Leader Corina Magofna! I noticed yesterday that both sides of Chalan Galide road have been taken care of, clearing the overgrown grass and vines, and hopefully the multiple holes will be filled with “kaskahu.” Thank you for liste…

IN the bustling end-of-year and New Year events, fireworks are lighting up the night sky of our island, Saipan. The question arises: Will the dazzling fireworks that adorn the nights be beautiful regarding their environmental impact? While fireworks bring instant happiness to the people, there is a…

HAFA Adai yan Tirow Senate President Edith Deleon Guerrero! I am writing this letter to express my support for the nomination of Mrs. Lillian Tenorio to the Superior Court of the Northern Mariana Islands. I am confident that Mrs. Tenorio possesses the qualities and qualifications necessary to excel…

JARIUS Bondoc’s recent column in the Philippine Star on the cost of electricity in the Philippines is at the very least, misleading to the public, which begs the question: Does Mr. Bondoc have an accurate understanding of the facts, or was he fed with  information by Department of Energy Secretary …

IT has come to the Tinian leadership’s attention that the Tinian airport name is listed as a discussion item on your next Commonwealth Ports Authority meeting on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. As you are aware, the previous CPA board acted to change the name of the Tinian International Airport to the…

SAIPAN Mayor RB Camacho is to be commended for his decision to honor some of the men who served in combat on Saipan who have never been properly recognized in the past.  Among them were Black Marines who served on Saipan.  Although relegated to stevedoring, these Marines proved themselves in combat…