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Brief Chat with Frank Blas Jr.: Restoring decorum and civility

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Brief Chat with Frank Blas Jr.: Restoring decorum and civility

Frank Blas Jr. begins his stint as speaker of the 38th Guam Legislature with plans to restore civility to legislative proceedings and then t

US Virgin Islands representative protests exclusion of territorial delegates from House speaker vote

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21 hours ago

US Virgin Islands representative protests exclusion of territorial delegates from House speaker vote

Delegates representing U.S. territories were never called to cast their votes for the speakership.

Guam joins the nation in mourning Jimmy Carter's death

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5 days ago

Guam joins the nation in mourning Jimmy Carter's death

Guam joined the nation in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 30. He was 100.

THE PACIFIC

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Pacific 2025: What is happening?

Vanuatu’s devastating earthquake and dramatic political developments in Tonga and New Caledonia at the end of 2024 set the tone for the comi

Disease outbreak feared in Vanuatu due to water supply cut caused by earthquake

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Dec 23, 2024

Disease outbreak feared in Vanuatu due to water supply cut caused by earthquake

Vanuatu is feared to face a possible outbreak of diseases due to water supply interruption resulting from the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that

How Solomon Islands’ donor-funded water plant became a costly failure

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Dec 22, 2024

How Solomon Islands’ donor-funded water plant became a costly failure

A major donor-funded water plant in the capital of Solomon Islands was supposed to fix a clean water crisis.

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By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

1 day ago

Again, a fresh start

The CHamoru term “inafa’ maolek” refers to a concept of restoring harmony or order, a hallmark of Guam’s values and a gift from CHamoru ance

Debates and dialogues: Democracy thrives when voices are heard

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2 days ago

Debates and dialogues: Democracy thrives when voices are heard

This term has been marked by historic bipartisanship and a strong commitment to transparency, accountability and action

Puerto Rico statehood majority vote no joke

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2 days ago

Puerto Rico statehood majority vote no joke

After 125 years of U.S. rule in Puerto Rico, voters now have given the most convincing mandate ever for a new political status option, usher

Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

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Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

Lessons from Everyday Life By Theodore Lewis Bridg man, MI —When I was in the School of Business at Andrews University, I learned about...

Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

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Dec 19, 2024

Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

“Dragonfruit” draws deeply from Lucier’s memories of growing up on Guam, weaving elements of Pacific Island mythology and culture into its f

‘Tradewinds:’ A celebration of music, CHamoru heritage and storytelling

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Dec 9, 2024

‘Tradewinds:’ A celebration of music, CHamoru heritage and storytelling

This deep bond with Guam drives their filmmaking, shaping narratives that highlight the island’s culture and heritage.

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By Jeffrey Teruel

May 19, 20193 min read

New routes leave out Guam

US DOT grants tentative approval to US big 3 airlines for new flights to Tokyo-Haneda According to press statements released by Delta,...

CNMI awarded $8.7 million in CIP funding

By Pacific island Times News Staff

May 19, 20191 min read

CNMI awarded $8.7 million in CIP funding

The CNMI has received $8.7 million in federal grants to help the typhon-ravaged commonwealth rebuild. “The partnership we have had with...

Texas diver sets new record for deepest dive in Challenger Deep

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

May 17, 20193 min read

Texas diver sets new record for deepest dive in Challenger Deep

Setting a new deep-diving record, American explorer Victor Vescovo is the first human to make multiple dives to the Challenger Deep...

By Bruce Loyd

May 16, 20192 min read

REAL ID problems for FAS citizens

FSMers, Palauans, Marshallese being denied new REAL ID driver's licenses and identification cards Hawaii Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is...

Trump to meet with Compact nation presidents

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

May 16, 20192 min read

Trump to meet with Compact nation presidents

President Donald Trump will meet with the leaders of freely associated states for the first time in Washington D.C. next week to revisit...

In dull midterm elections, Manila is a thriller

By Eric Cook

May 16, 20193 min read

In dull midterm elections, Manila is a thriller

Another former actor-turned-politician has stolen the show and injected the spark of change into Philippines politics In Manila’s most...

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