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Dear Editor, Let's face it… with a population of approximately 55,000, we have a two-class society. This is forced on us by our inability to diversify our economy. On the one hand, our major industry (canneries) are competing with countries whose wage structure is far less than ours; on the other...
I no longer drink that much — although I do indulge my 60+ years with an overdose of wine or beer once in a big-while, and of course I’ve quit smoking, it’s going on 4 years now. And may I say that there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about having a glass of wine or a swig of suds, or...
Well this should be an interesting conversation! I think you will see exactly what I mean as we get into it. What Kind of Leaders are they?  Before we discuss the main subject of this week's column, let's revisit last week's column briefly.  The 2 focal points were: A) The fact that the form of...
I have a couple of things I would like to Gong off my mind… just a little rant to top off my two week return to the Rock in the middle of the Pacifika sami… love the trade winds… but not standing down wind. My question: How can ASG ask for more money, from the private sector, when it won’t or can’t...
/*-->*/ Dear Editor: I for one have heard enough of the governments "REVENUE TASK FORCE" and their attempts to con, bully, and push the Fono into ramming several unneeded tax increases down our throats. These are the same people who are crying that a fifty cent per hour minimum wage increase...
Welcome back to the Conversation! The article last time ended a bit abruptly, due to the fact that it's a two-part column.  As a continuation of The Conversation this week, several factors are on my mind, which will lead to a rather lengthy introduction to make a rather short point.  First and...
Dear Editor,  A fundamental reality of the revenue proposals being proposed by the Lolo administration is that they are DESIGNED and INTENDED to raise an extra, additional $25 million for ASG in 2020 compared to the money that would be raised if the proposals were not enacted.   They are not a...
Welcome back to The Conversation! It's great to be back with you. There is so much to discuss regarding our current topic, the OMV registration error, and what is currently being done to address it. Fortunately this first challenge is strongly connected to the next topic: the upcoming taxes and...
It’s a matter of trust — in the case of why the veto override amendment that is once again on the Fono agenda, is bound again for failure. Currently, two senators have proposed a measure that would give the Fono the authority to override the governor’s veto of legislation that’s been approved by...
The United States must begin to live up to its promise to adequately reimburse Guam, Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa for expenses related to regional migrants. Every year, the federal government allocates $30 million for compact-impact reimbursements, with Guam getting the...

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