Letters to the Editor

ON behalf of Team Tinian, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made the 2nd Annual Labor Day Softball Tournament on Saipan such a memorable and successful event. Participating in this tournament was a truly rewarding experience, and it would not have been possible without the support a…

PEOPLE always say youth are the leaders of tomorrow, but the truth is we are also the voices of today. The choices being made now will shape our future, and that means we cannot afford to stay silent. As a young person from Guam, I see struggles that weigh on us every day, and I know many of you in…

GOVERNOR and members of the Legislature, why is another critical link to saving our economy at risk? Why are we allowing another airline to consider ending its flights from Korea, our number one tourist market? A. LINWOOD SEAVER Winter Haven, FL

HAFA Adai yan Tirow Honorable Governor Apatang! I hope this letter finds you well. As our community continues to face economic challenges, it has become more apparent that the revival of our tourism sector will take time. Our people are feeling the impact of rising costs for imported goods, especia…

I AM writing to you publicly because “I don’t want to waste my gas and you do nothing and because the People deserve to KNOW, as it’s not about embarrassing you but a Public Call for some real Accountability with the Casino Commissions & the Cannabis Commission. You will also get official copie…

HAFA Adai yan Tirow Honorable Governor Apatang! Recognizing the economic pressures on our community and the importance of food security, I write to request your support in establishing a start-up incentive program for our fishermen. This program would provide funding for essential resources such as…

EVERY aspect of the CNMI relies on sustainable air transportation, which creates a viable economy through tourism. It has been the noose around the economy which every year gets tighter and tighter. Eventually leaving the CNMI not only being the victim but also the hangman. I saw that 30 years ago.…

MY ex-husband and longtime friend and mentor passed away in Lewisville, Texas recently.  His name is Samuel Gary Gugliotta.  Many know him by “Sam.”  He taught math at NMC in the 1990’s and the early 2000’s.  He was a longtime contributing author for your newspaper’s w…

LIEUTENANT Governor Dennis James C. Mendiola’s path to public service was not historically significant — except for the fact that he was born in the Generation X era. He sought the office of the Senate twice and won in the 2022 election. Since January 2023, he has been serving the first half of his…