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A celebration of our progress as an island community

July 5, 2021

FOR 75 years, our islands have endured remarkable challenges and transformative changes. From our people leaving the gates of Camp Chalan Kanoa to reclaim our land to our Commonwealth in political union with the United States, our story of resiliency has become legendary in our Pacific region. This…

Higher government fees bad for business

July 2, 2021

DEAR elected officials: I recently submitted my annual report to the Department of Commerce for assessment. I was told there would be late fees. Considering I haven’t had any business, I assumed they would be reasonable. In the past, the annual report was $25, then $50 and now $100. It hasn’t or w…

The manamko’ are most grateful

June 23, 2021

THIS is to express my personal gratitude to the Emon Masonic Lodge 179. This Tuesday morning, June 22, 2021, at the manamko’ center in Chinatown, the masons donated $1,000 to the manamko’ council. I’m sure that the manamko’ organization, which is chartered, could use the donation in more way…

Tinian mayor disagrees with AG’s demand for repayment of Yutu OT

June 17, 2021

FOR those who do not live on Tinian, it is easy to forget two and a half years after Super Typhoon Yutu the total destruction and devastation the second worst storm in U.S. history had on the island of Tinian. Tinian was ground zero and it has been documented that Yutu affected the lives of every …

CUC users

June 15, 2021

ON Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., the CUC board is meeting to discuss issues. I brought up an issue at the last board meeting regarding the frustrations of working in getting power to a house or apartments. They said they would cover the issue in a special board meeting. If you have had pr…

Guam is offering Covid vaccination as a tourist attraction; Saipan has the capacity to do so as well

June 14, 2021

IN a recent news article it was announced that Guam is offering Covid vaccination as a tourist attraction. To quote: “The packages are going to include the different vaccines, the hotel with the seven-day quarantine, secure transportation from the airport to their quarantine hotel of choice, two PC…

The lies and corruption must stop

June 11, 2021

LET’S stop the election lies and corruption because it doesn’t look good for the American image. Here in the U.S., the Republicans kicked out Liz Cheney because she doesn’t agree with their election lies and the corruption cover-up of the GOP. When lawmakers lie to make themselves lo…

Happy Pride Month!

May 31, 2021

IN celebration of Pride Month, family, friends, allies, community members, businesses, and agencies Hafa Adai and Tirow! Happy Pride Month! Though we need to be vigilant during these challenging times of the pandemic, we can still unite together to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community. On behalf of Pri…

Problems of democracy

May 24, 2021

WE survived the 2008 global financial crisis because U.S. taxpayers bailed out the bankers. Today, Covid-19 and its variants are still spreading all over the world and there’s a need to build homes for the poor and homeless families. This can be and should be done with the use of federal funds. W…

To DCCA Secretary Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero and Historic Preservation Officer Rita C. Chong-Dela Cruz

May 18, 2021

REGARDING SCS 2nd Notice To Cease & Ban Archaeological Work in the CNMI. Hafa Adai Mr. Deleon Guerrero and Mrs. Chong-Dela Cruz: This is to inform you that we had previously requested both your offices, DCCA and HPO, to cease archaeological work and stop any permit issuance to Dr. Michael Deg…

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