Letters to the Editor

ON behalf of the United Filipino Organizations of the Northern Mariana Islands, we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the late Honorable Arnold Palacios, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on his untimely passing. Governor Palacios was a distinguishe…

THE Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums extends its deepest condolences to the family of the Honorable Governor Arnold I. Palacios, First Lady Wella Palacios, their children, grandchildren, and to the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during this…

REST-IN-PEACE Governor Palacios my Friend, as you deserve all the praise & appreciation for the years of service FOR the People. I am also writing this to neutralize any perception against me for being the Governor’s Political opposition, as my attacks of accountability were NEVER personal, whi…

THE people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Governor, the late Arnold Indalecio Palacios, on July 23, 2025. To our First Lady, Wella Palacios, and your family, we extend our deepest condolences during this time of sorrow, as you —…

FOR 111 years, the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) continues to shine as a radiant fulfillment of God’s promises — His words from everlasting to everlasting. In a world shaken by wars, hardships, and moral decline, God’s words remain steadfast, guiding His chosen nation to triumph …

TODAY’S newspaper (Tuesday, July 22, 2025) contains a story in which Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds “clarified” that Federal grants for PSS have been “withheld, not reduced.”  This is a distinction without a difference. To be precise, the Congresswoman said, “those funds have not been cut, but …

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…