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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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22 hours ago

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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3 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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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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CNMI governor seeks to resolve fee dispute between CPA and Star Marianas

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Jul 284 min read

CNMI governor seeks to resolve fee dispute between CPA and Star Marianas

By Bryan Manabat Saipan--CNMI Gov. Arnold I. Palacios is seeking to resolve the long-standing fee dispute between the Commonwealth Ports...

Star Marianas Air threatens to terminate air service in the CNMI

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Jul 252 min read

Star Marianas Air threatens to terminate air service in the CNMI

By Ron Rocky Coloma Star Marianas Air, a commuter airline that provides passenger and air cargo service in the Northern Marianas, has...

CNMI all set for Tinian pepper festival; signature event draws local tourists

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Feb 9, 20213 min read

CNMI all set for Tinian pepper festival; signature event draws local tourists

Saipan--Foreign tourists may not be around to partake in the CNMI's first biggest event this year, but local residents-- emerging from...

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