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Women, children’s hospital eyed at Ypao Point

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2 hours ago

Women, children’s hospital eyed at Ypao Point

A $200 million, 50-bed hospital for women and children may soon rise at Ypao Point in Guam.

‘Buy America’ policy waived for Guam, CNMI and freely associated states

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5 days ago

‘Buy America’ policy waived for Guam, CNMI and freely associated states

The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the domestic procurement requirement for U.S. Pacific territories and the freely associated

'Going the wrong way': General wary of moving troops from Okinawa to Guam

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6 days ago

'Going the wrong way': General wary of moving troops from Okinawa to Guam

The U.S. Marine Corps commandant has expressed misgivings about relocating thousands of Marines from Okinawa to Guam, warning it will weaken

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Vanuatu faces possible return to all-male parliament after snap election

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1 day ago

Vanuatu faces possible return to all-male parliament after snap election

Vanuatu’s only incumbent female parliamentarian has lost her seat in a snap election leaving only one woman candidate in contention after an

New Congress should pull the trigger on Magnitsky sanction requests for Pacific island countries

Michael Walsh

3 days ago

New Congress should pull the trigger on Magnitsky sanction requests for Pacific island countries

Following the inauguration, the Trump Administration will be committed to countering revisionist authoritarian powers who are working hard t

$2.2M healthcare funds awarded to Marshall Islands for nuke-affected atolls

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4 days ago

$2.2M healthcare funds awarded to Marshall Islands for nuke-affected atolls

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Office of Insular Affairs has announced $2.24 million in fiscal year 2025 Technical Assistance...

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Letter to the editor: The state of Guam's EMS response

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2 hours ago

Letter to the editor: The state of Guam's EMS response

By Daren Burrier When I assumed the acting fire chief position, there were four available ambulances. Today, there are six, with more...

Why US territories and DC have different status and rights from states

Howard Hills

16 hours ago

Why US territories and DC have different status and rights from states

In the modern era, the causes of disarray and solutions for each island territory differ, and D.C. is a federal city issue, not a territoria

CHamoru Sling Stone: A testament to ingenuity and precision

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Jan 14

CHamoru Sling Stone: A testament to ingenuity and precision

The CHamoru sling stone stands out as a remarkable testament to the advanced skills and resourcefulness of our ancestors.

Upheaval and survival: Alfred Flores’ ‘Tip of the Spear’ explores how the past shapes the present and future

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Jan 12

Upheaval and survival: Alfred Flores’ ‘Tip of the Spear’ explores how the past shapes the present and future

“In some cases, CHamorus openly transgressed military policies and U.S. government laws,” Flores said.

Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

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Jan 5

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

Greene receives cookies, personal invite to Guam and a crash course in history

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who found herself in the company of Americans who thought Guam was a foreign country, today received lessons...

By Gina T. Reily

Mar 12, 20212 min read

House panel fights for US territories

DOJ asked to quit defending discriminatory policy on federal benefits Washington-- Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona), the chair of the...

House expected to pass bill seeking equal voting rights for US territories

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

Mar 4, 20213 min read

House expected to pass bill seeking equal voting rights for US territories

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to give the nod to For the People Act, which proposes sweeping election reforms that...

US Supreme Court to hear Puerto Rico's SSI case; ruling to have impact on Guam

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Mar 2, 20213 min read

US Supreme Court to hear Puerto Rico's SSI case; ruling to have impact on Guam

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case challenging Puerto Rico's exclusion from the supplemental security income program. A...

US lawmakers asked to back Social Security Income for territories

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Feb 5, 20212 min read

US lawmakers asked to back Social Security Income for territories

The nonprofit group Equally American is seeking the U.S. lawmakers support for calls to include U.S. territories in the Social Security...

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Women, children’s hospital eyed at Ypao Point

‘Buy America’ policy waived for Guam, CNMI and freely associated states

'Going the wrong way': General wary of moving troops from Okinawa to Guam

THE PACIFIC

Vanuatu faces possible return to all-male parliament after snap election

New Congress should pull the trigger on Magnitsky sanction requests for Pacific island countries

$2.2M healthcare funds awarded to Marshall Islands for nuke-affected atolls

INSIGHTS

LIFE & ARTS

Letter to the editor: The state of Guam's EMS response

Why US territories and DC have different status and rights from states

CHamoru Sling Stone: A testament to ingenuity and precision

Upheaval and survival: Alfred Flores’ ‘Tip of the Spear’ explores how the past shapes the present and future

Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

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Greene receives cookies, personal invite to Guam and a crash course in history

House panel fights for US territories

House expected to pass bill seeking equal voting rights for US territories

US Supreme Court to hear Puerto Rico's SSI case; ruling to have impact on Guam

US lawmakers asked to back Social Security Income for territories

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