Letters to the Editor

THE Mariana Islands are blessed with natural beauty that few destinations can rival. Their crystal-clear waters, dramatic cliffs, and unhurried lifestyle continue to draw Korean visitors in search of rest and renewal. Many still describe the Grotto as “like heaven” and recall with gratitude the war…

THE U.S. Department of Education recently announced it will terminate funding for Minority-Serving Institutions, including Northern Marianas College’s Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution programs. These grants have supported mentoring, tutoring, and transfer opport…

OUR tourism industry, mostly consisting of Koreans since Covid, has been on life support. Trump just killed it when his thugs raided the Hyundai factory in Georgia and put over 300 Korean citizens in jail for several days. Large demonstrations against the U.S. government have been taking place in S…

THE news of Charlie Kirk’s murder came as a complete shock. It felt unbelievable. I had followed him for a very long time and especially appreciated his interviews with college students. He was frank, bold, and fearless in defending both our country and his Christian beliefs. Of course, I also hear…

POLITICAL season is upon us. The question now is: what will our Legislature, Gov. David M. Apatang, and Lt. Gov. Dennis Mendiola do to improve our islands’ economy? Will this be another State of the Commonwealth Address that focuses only on NMC, while overlooking the accomplishments and struggles o…

IF you think you can normalize evil corruption, think again, because I will never allow you to keep fooling people. My job as a U.S.-CNMI journalist is to hold officials accountable for their ongoing corruption and to hold their feet to the fire. You may tell yourselves it’s okay to steal my grandm…

THE Truth is, I HATE doing this, but it has always been about “Students First” with me, as I truly tried to work with you Doc, and your office to get vitally needed “Locally Based Resources” to students and teachers. Need I remind you Doc that these “Locally Based Resources were created under the a…

TEAM King Investments can repurpose the IPI casino building into a CNMI Pacific business and cultural center hosting a multitude of celebrations and events for the entire Pacific Basin. This will expand tourism, cultural, and business practices by inviting other islands to participate in each other…

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…