Letters to the Editor

THE CNMI placed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ as its greatest value above and beyond family, culture and their sacred islands. IPI walks away without paying it dues. How will the CNMI succumb to this new IPI disaster at the hands of the King investors when the CNMI has to go to court again for another broken p…

SOCIAL media is swarming with negativity about Gov. Arnold Palacios’ economic leadership. Clearly, our economy in recent years hasn’t been vibrant — due in part to the decline in tourist arrivals. Tourism, though fragile, has long been the main driver of our economy. Unfortunately, changes in immig…

I HAVE been mindful and protective about my right to vote, but everything is getting worse instead of improving. Voters have been tricked and fooled. What’s happening is the opposite of what they hoped for when they voted for Trump. Trump came into office with a good enough economy but he only made…

PLEASE pass the CCC abolition bill and thus protect both the business community and the CNMI government from futile legal trauma, which goes on forever solving nothing, wasting needed time and funds as we have seen over the last 20 years. This also keeps the U.S. federal government from being invol…

THE joy of the Marianas was revived today as the July 4 festival and parade showed what truly these islands and their people value so much. I have written many comments regarding the strength of a unified CNMI citizenry. Today, again for all to see the joy, glory, and strength of magnificent, hand-…

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with our U.S. Congresswoman, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, on the plan to stabilize the NMI workforce. I am also very concerned about the continued reduction in the number of people living on our islands. I understand that current estimates are 30,000 to 40,000 people in the CNMI. Th…

I WOULD like to take this opportunity to share with you some recent events that warrant immediate attention to the plight of the Church Universal that may open-up positive dialogue between Christians, Non-Christians and Non-Believers in all of Oceania. The first item that remains necessary is HOW D…

THE people of the Marianas are intentionally burdened by processes not meant to serve their home’s interests. What is happening in the Mariana Islands is connected to escalating global tensions. As military colonies of the United States, our communities are overwhelmed by formal comment periods for…

OUR nation has two major political parties to balance power. Both — the Democrats and Republicans — must uphold U.S. laws 24/7, 365 days a year. No excuses. No exceptions. We have ethical responsibilities, rules, and regulations designed to hold those in power accountable. The problem today is that…