Letters to the Editor

THE CNMI recently lost a very hard-working and dedicated educator.  Master Teacher and Administrator Joaquina “Kinai” Deleon Guerrero Salas entered into the heavenly arms of the Good Lord on June 19, 2023, in San Diego, California. I still have her last email sent to me in early June where she had …

1) WHAT does nature mean to you? 2) What questions do you have about connections between nature and your community, especially with regard to the state of coastal and marine ecosystems? 3) How would you use the findings of the National Nature Assessment? What kinds of products would be useful? 4)Ho…

THIS letter is to alarm our governor about the need to declare a state of emergency for medical referral purposes. We cannot afford to deny medical treatment to U.S. citizens living on Saipan. This declaration concerns human beings who are suffering and who deserve proper medical treatment. We are …

THE TRUTH of the matter is it took our nation 158 years to recognize slaves for their contribution to America with a holiday that is now being celebrated by all Americans regardless of their race. African-Americans are truly looked up-to in America by many and throughout the world with genuine admi…

I WONDER how much money the Government could save if they simply disconnected all the phones in government offices where they sit unanswered. JEANNE RAYPHAND Saipan, CNMI

CONGRATULATIONS to Ambrose Bennett and Lillian for your new civic appointment! Your personal histories and integrity are greatly needed. Yasuko and I support you and wish you well. JOHN JOYNER Kagman3, Saipan

WE have an ancient culture in American Samoa, and our heritage is very important to us here and for our people living throughout the United States. We respect our fa’a Samoa, and continue to support the ongoing efforts to ensure the preservation of the Samoan language to keep it in use for generati…

THIS is an open letter to the Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President;  the Honorable Richard Resvesz, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Executive Office of the President; and the Honorable Bob Sivinski, Ch…