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AS the U.S. government explores deep-sea mining near the Mariana Trench to secure critical minerals needed for technological advancement, a growing coalition of scientists, environmental advocates, and Pacific Island leaders is urging caution. Their message is clear: the risks may far outweigh the …

THE Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands stands at a critical crossroads. With the tourism industry dwindling and government budgets facing significant deficits, many are searching for a “light at the end of the tunnel.”

ON Dec. 1, 2025, I signed my written oath of office and began my six-year term as the Federated State of Micronesia’s first Independent Prosecutor.