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TWENTY-SIX years ago, a federally funded economic conference was held on Saipan — at the Hyatt, a brand name that no longer exists on the island. Among the topics discussed during the two-day gathering were the Japanese tourism market, which now barely exists, and the garment industry, which has lo…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is, it seems to be a pattern of secrets or should I say “holding-back on the reporting of OUR money” by the Governor. For TRUE, the MV editor caught the governor lying about NO Stimulus Funding remaining, only for him to magically find 212 million. Now the Governor wait…

Rosemarie D. Embile  WOMEN’S International Month is a great way to celebrate women’s strength, resilience, and achievements throughout history. It is also an opportunity to rethink the stories we tell and the messages they send to young girls about their potential and place in the world. When…

BC Cook SPANISH treasure ships cruising the Pacific.  Crews and investors risking everything to carry on the world’s most dangerous trade because it promised incredible wealth.  Gold from one continent traded for the silver of another, with both sides believing they made out like bandits.  Death, d…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is, the CNMI is WE can do a lot of LITTLE things with Reforms & Grants that will equal BIG changes for the economy and the quality of life. For TRUE, We are at the crossroads of the Same-O Same-O or choosing to REFORM the CNMI in order to change & improve OUR ec…

SENATOR Corina Magofna has been reaching out to stakeholders and experts to identify potential business ideas and other investment opportunities for the CNMI. Instead of just wringing their hands over the calamitous state of the local economy, other CNMI lawmakers and officials should join her in t…

Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is, the Republicans have been the stewards in FULL control of the CNMI since 1998 and the TRUTH is WE have slowly but constantly been going backwards ever since. It didn’t just happen to us as I’m sure many citizens can attest witnessing the decline firsthand that start…