496- ISN'T IT WONDERFUL?

ALL THE REASONS NOT TO INVEST, VISIT, WORK, LIVE, AND MOST LIKELY CAUSE YOU TO LEAVE HERE. THE DARK SIDE OF SAIPAN............

1- Our power rates have doubled.
2- There are still blackouts, many unannounced.
3- Our water in unfit for human consumption.
4- A rapidly declining government budget.
5- A government millions of dollars in debt.
6- We have a do nothing incompetent government.
7- The garment industry ( the main source of gov. funding.)....is leaving and for all practical purposes is gone.
8- Airlines have stopped flying here.
9- Tourism is declining rapidly.
10- Families are moving away.
11- Businesses are closing and leaving the island.
12- Students leave for an education and don't return.
13- Schools are dilapidated and overcrowded.
14- Beaches are polluted and trashy.
15- The island looks dumpy and unclean.
16- Thefts and robberies are rampant.
17- Unemployment and welfare is increasing.
18- Roads are unrepaired and full of pot holes.
19- Wages are less then a gallon of gas.
20- Land is locked and therefore unattractive to investors.
21- The economy is in the toilet.
So what do you think? Add your comments to this list.
Tomorrow ...But On The Other Hand, ..watch for it. .....GED.....