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‘I'm going to fight this all the way’: Veterinarian vows to challenge Guam agency's land taking

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‘I'm going to fight this all the way’: Veterinarian vows to challenge Guam agency's land taking

Dr. Joel Joseph, who owns two pieces of property marked to be condemned for a hospital project, said he would contest the government’s attem

'Decorum, please:' Guam senator censured over 'lewd gesture'

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4 days ago

'Decorum, please:' Guam senator censured over 'lewd gesture'

Guam senators have voted to censure Sen. William Parkinson over “lewd gesture” directed at Sen. Joanne Brown during a session in October.

US on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test

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5 days ago

US on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test

The U.S. is advancing the fortification of its territory closest to China with the arrival of the first Marines from Okinawa and its first i

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Hospitals overwhelmed as Vanuatu quake's death and damage toll rises

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3 days ago

Hospitals overwhelmed as Vanuatu quake's death and damage toll rises

At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds injured The 7.3 magnitude earthquake caused widespread infrastructure damage, including...

Buildings ‘pancaked’ in Vanuatu as 7.3-magnitude quake hits off capital Port Vila

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Buildings ‘pancaked’ in Vanuatu as 7.3-magnitude quake hits off capital Port Vila

The Pacific island nation is ranked as one of the world’s most at-risk countries from natural disasters and extreme weather events, includin

Think tank says Australia’s aid attached to security control in Nauru

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6 days ago

Think tank says Australia’s aid attached to security control in Nauru

Australia is leveraging its economic assistance to Nauru, Tuvalu and Papua New Guinea “to further its geopolitical and security position in

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Another ‘small death’ for local journalism

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Another ‘small death’ for local journalism

Saipan and the greater Northern Mariana Islands is a very small region for news coverage, so it’s inevitable that both newspa

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What Guam should anticipate in 2025

By Ernie Galito There will be a significant political landscape transformation in Guam as President Donald J. Trump's inauguration...

The risks of Taiwan’s 'Austronesian' diplomacy

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The risks of Taiwan’s 'Austronesian' diplomacy

The word Austronesian in the title of Lai’s visit refers to the fact that the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan and the peoples of most Pacific c

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Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

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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

‘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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Dec 8

Hope for Guam’s struggling artists

For artists living on Guam, inspiration comes easily—from the island’s breathtaking beauty to its rich cultural heritage. Inspiration is ab

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Will the military buildup take its toll on Guam's traditional healing practice?

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Dec 13 min read

Will the military buildup take its toll on Guam's traditional healing practice?

Cultural activists and traditional healers, known as “suruhano/suruhana,” consider Ritidian a “sacred place.” However, they are worried abou

Port Authority of Guam seeks to cut carbon footprint

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Dec 12 min read

Port Authority of Guam seeks to cut carbon footprint

The Port Authority of Guam’s board of directors has formally adopted the Zero-Emission and Zero-Waste, or ZEZW, Resiliency and Sustainabilit

'The time to act is now:' Marshall Islands leader raises the alarm on escalating non-communicable diseases

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Dec 12 min read

'The time to act is now:' Marshall Islands leader raises the alarm on escalating non-communicable diseases

Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has issued a call to action to address the escalating crisis of non-communicable diseases in the coun

Pacific takes stock of ‘disappointing’ COP29 climate summit

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Nov 304 min read

Pacific takes stock of ‘disappointing’ COP29 climate summit

Delegates tell of frantic negotiations, diplomatic intrigue and frustrated ambitions at the annual UN meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan By Sera...

Western Pacific sees 16 new HIV infections and six AIDS-linked deaths every hour

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Nov 293 min read

Western Pacific sees 16 new HIV infections and six AIDS-linked deaths every hour

While other regions in the world have made notable progress in curbing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, the Western Pacific st

Activists pin the demise of Guam's endemic tree on military activities

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Nov 294 min read

Activists pin the demise of Guam's endemic tree on military activities

The Håyun Lågu, scientifically known as Serianthes nelsonii, was endemic to the Mariana Islands and stood as a connection between Guåhan’s p

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