Letters to the Editor

DEAR U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds: I write to you not only as a fellow public servant but as a representative of Rota and the broader CNMI community, where tourism is the heartbeat of our local economy. As Chairwoman of the House Committee on Tourism, I am deeply concerned about the rece…

DEAR U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds: We, the Unified Mayors of the Northern Mariana Islands, write to express our collective support for H.R. 2132, a critical bill that seeks to restore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ eligibility for the U.S. Department of Transport…

DEAR Department of Public Works Secretary Ray Yumul: I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respectfully request the Department of Public Works’ assistance in repainting the roadway markings along the stretch of the road from the San Vicente Post Office to Facey Farms. These roadway mar…

I FREQUENTLY go to our beautiful American Memorial Park to walk my dog. I notice the flame trees that are flowering nicely. However, there are trees that are struggling. Do you think the researchers/scientists at NMC and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife can address the cause of the problem(s) affecting ou…

(An April Fool’s Day satire) THE University of Naftan Rock School of Hard Knocks announces a special 2025 Political Egotistical Activist Commending Himself (P.E.A.C.H.) Award for Juan A. Mabrose of Sagman, Seewhoami. Mabrose receives this one time only award for decades of writing his own name and …

LET’S all take a moment of silence to acknowledge the families who have perished in the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. It’s no different from the tidal wave that hit Indonesia in 2004, or the 9/11 destruction of our Twin Towers in New York City. Today, families around the world are still …

DELEGATE King-Hinds argues that workforce training alone is not enough to solve the CNMI’s economic crisis, stating that jobs must be available after training. However, training is often necessary to improve employability, especially when higher education is inaccessible. She also emphasizes that b…

THIS coming March 21st, Friday, marks the anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day or WDSD, and for the thirteenth year in 2025, this day will be officially observed by the United Nations. The date, 21st of March, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromo…

THE arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court or ICC has sparked intense debate over Philippine sovereignty. Critics argue that by cooperating with the ICC, the Philippine government has effectively surrendered its autonomy to an international body. This perspec…

THE CNMI Martial Arts Academy for Self-Defense has been dedicated to teaching students and adults the fundamentals of Shinkyokushin Karate. Through their hard work and rigorous training, our goal has always been to prepare them for higher-level competition, including off-island tournaments. On Apri…