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

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17 hours ago

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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2 days 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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6 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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2 days ago

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

2 days 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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3 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

Howard Hills

3 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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18 hours ago

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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Jan 7, 20223 min read

$50 million and more coming?

In mid-December, the Guam Legislature passed the much-needed legislation to provide an additional $25 million in local funding to the...

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Jan 3, 20222 min read

COFA talks must be taken seriously

Ensuring our indigent, elderly and youth get access to the services they need is vital to strengthening our community. Our migrant...

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Dec 5, 20213 min read

Reviving Guam tourism

I don’t know if anyone else feels like I do but I am bewildered by the lack of urgency and focus on the part of Adelup and the...

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Nov 13, 20213 min read

The right to climate

It’s time to harness the power of millions of lawsuits to stop the boiling of the planet It seems that the more things change, the more...

Sustainability: the foundation of a new hospital’s decades of success

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Nov 7, 20213 min read

Sustainability: the foundation of a new hospital’s decades of success

Building a new hospital is one of the most expensive undertakings. On the mainland, it is not unusual to see construction costs of...

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Oct 23, 20212 min read

Accept Taiwan’s Medigen

During its board meeting on Oct. 14, the management of Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) revealed its quarantine exemption request for travelers...

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