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Federal stopgap measure includes $4B for Guam's typhoon repair projects

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Federal stopgap measure includes $4B for Guam's typhoon repair projects

The continuing resolution provides fiscal year 2025 appropriations to federal agencies through March 14, 2025,

Adelup: Guam stands to lose $100M in federal funds due to Moylan's lawsuit

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Adelup: Guam stands to lose $100M in federal funds due to Moylan's lawsuit

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Guam stands to lose $100 million in federal grants due to Attorney General Douglas Moylan’s lawsuit...

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

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3 days ago

‘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

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

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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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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.

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

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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...

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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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7 days ago

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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Health officials warn against fake flu treatment products

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Dec 28, 20222 min read

Health officials warn against fake flu treatment products

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services advised the public to avoid using fraudulent...

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Nov 7, 20222 min read

Guam DPHSS hires new OB-GYN

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The government today announced the recruitment of a new obstetrics and gynecology physician for the...

Guam epidemiologist: 'Covid is not done with us'

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May 19, 20223 min read

Guam epidemiologist: 'Covid is not done with us'

By Aurora Kohn The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services today reminded the public that the Covid-19 pandemic is not over...

Will booster shots curb breakthrough cases? Let’s wait and see, doctor says

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

Oct 21, 20212 min read

Will booster shots curb breakthrough cases? Let’s wait and see, doctor says

Pobutsky irked by people's 'obsession' with breakthrough cases. It's ‘a bit ridiculous,' she says More than 6,000 eligible Guam residents...

DPHSS awarded $6.6M to address Covid-19 health disparities

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Jun 11, 20211 min read

DPHSS awarded $6.6M to address Covid-19 health disparities

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has been awarded a $6.6 million federal grant to address Covid-19 health...

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

May 14, 20213 min read

DPHSS reverses occupancy limit for bars

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has reversed the occupancy limit for bars and taverns, exactly a month after...

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