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

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3 days ago

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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4 days ago

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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5 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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Dec 18

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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5 days ago

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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6 days ago

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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Dec 17

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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7 days ago

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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$200 million in unemployment benefits disbursed in the CNMI

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Jun 17, 20212 min read

$200 million in unemployment benefits disbursed in the CNMI

Saipan-- The CNMI Department of Labor has distributed more that $200 million in Pandeminc Unemployment Assistance and Federal Pandemic...

Guam asks USDOL to reconsider guidance for new PUA program

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Feb 2, 20213 min read

Guam asks USDOL to reconsider guidance for new PUA program

Guam officials are asking the U.S, Department of Labor to reconsider its new eligibility guidance for the Pandemic Unemployment...

CNMI receives $27.5M for FPUC; fraudulent applications delay processing of claims

By Pacific island Times News Staff

Nov 30, 20202 min read

CNMI receives $27.5M for FPUC; fraudulent applications delay processing of claims

Vicky Benavente Saipan-- Fraudulent applications for federal unemployment benefits have caused delays in the processing of Pandemic...

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