Op-Ed: Where Is Our Humanity?
By any honest measure, humanity is defined by compassion, empathy, kindness, moral responsibility, and respect for the inherent dignity of others. It is our capacity to see one another fully, to choose care over cruelty, and to recognize that every life has value—even when doing so is inconvenient or uncomfortable. At its core, humanity affirms a simple truth: no one is less than human. Ever.
Guam Department of Labor prepares to implement Pregnant Workers Fairness Act after governor signs bill into law
HAGÅTÑA, GUAM — The Guam Department of Labor says it is moving forward with implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act following the governor’s signing of the measure into law, a move that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers and new parents.
HANMI warns Korea–Saipan flights may be suspended after March 28, calls for urgent federal help to protect tourism
SAIPAN — The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI) said Tuesday it is “deeply concerned” about the potential suspension of Korea–Saipan air service beginning March 29, warning the CNMI could lose its last direct air links to South Korea, its largest visitor market.
NWS: Drier trade winds set up over the Marianas, but large northwest swell brings surf hazards to CNMI shores this week
SAIPAN — With community sports returning to weekend rhythms, the drier trade pattern could be good news for scheduling and field conditions as Little League baseball resumes, but families should keep an eye on the surf and marine advisories if practices or downtime include beach and reef areas later in the day or during the evening tide cycle.
PHOTOS: Apatang announces three judicial nominations as Supreme Court vacancy triggers Superior Court reshuffle
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang announced three judicial nominations this morning, naming Superior Court Presiding Judge Roberto Camacho Naraja as his choice for associate justice of the CNMI Supreme Court and forwarding two related Superior Court nominations tied to the vacancy created by the retirement of Associate Justice Perry Borja Inos.
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy.
Apatang nominates Naraja to CNMI Supreme Court; Camacho named presiding judge, San Nicolas tapped for Superior Court
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has moved to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the retirement of Associate Justice Perry Borja Inos by nominating Superior Court Presiding Judge Roberto Camacho Naraja to serve as an associate justice of the CNMI Supreme Court, a move that also triggers a leadership reshuffle in the trial court.
