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Public hearing on Guam plebiscite bill marred by rage and heightened emotions

Tears. Trembling voices. Frequent applause and loud cheers from protesters holding up placards. A chorus of "Biba Guam!" And occasional comic relief.

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What’s in Guam’s water and soil? And what do we really know—or don’t know?

For decades, parts of Guam were saturated with chemicals that were once considered routine. Pesticides sprayed to control insects. Firefighting foams used at airfields. Construction materials common at the time.

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4 days ago

THE PACIFIC

How flexibility under Paris Agreement rules helps Pacific nations report climate action

“Flexibility is not a loophole,” said Aradhana Singh, coordinator for the region. “It is a recognized provision in the Paris Agreement that allows meaningful participation while acknowledging capacity constraints.”

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'No island is too small to make an impact': Germany builds closer ties with Tonga, seals diplomacy with Niue

German Foreign Minister Dr Johann David Wadephul, left, and Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua in bilateral talks in early February. Photo courtesy of the German Embassy Wellington. By James C. Pearce Germany’s foreign minister recently embarked on an Indo-Pacific tour to shore up relations and build a backstop against China. Tonga was the last leg of Johann Wadephul’s tour, and to some observers, it the curious part of the itinerary, which began in Singapore and Brunei

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INSIGHTS

LIFE & ARTS

Puerto Rico governor supports Pentagon mission in Caribbean

Guam is not the only U.S. territory on the front line of U.S. national security. There persists the historical irony of national defense's dependence on patriotic Americans in the unincorporated territories.

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Trump’s Greenland play: Is free association an option?

By Howard Hills A recent Wall Street Journal report echoed the curiosity among experts and diplomats on whether a U.S. deal on Greenland could be modeled on three successful U.S. free association pacts with strategically located Pacific island nations. The United States’ mutual security alliance with Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia provides far more binding defense powers and commitments than the NATO treaty. Contrary to some low-informati

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Bookshelf: Guam author explores fishing and intergenerational lessons in 'The Great Peskadot'

By Ron Rocky Coloma The opening scene of “The Great Peskadot” is quiet. A child stands beside her grandfather, learning to fish. There is no rush to catch something, no trophy moment. For author Cabrini Cruz Palomo, that stillness reflects lessons she absorbed long before she thought about writing a children’s book. “It’s really a culmination of experiences from all stages in my life, especially around fishing, where I always hear my elders say to take only what you need,” Pa

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New hope after a bad year

I've had a few bad years in my life. Of course, we all have bad years when we lose a parent, a close loved one, or a friend. When organizations I care deeply about have a bad year, it naturally affects me too. After three years of increasing success in the NFL, my beloved Detroit Lions just had a bad year. They finished their 2025/2026 season with nine wins and eight losses, missing the playoffs.

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5 days ago

Public hearing on Guam plebiscite bill marred by rage and heightened emotions

Tears. Trembling voices. Frequent applause and loud cheers from protesters holding up placards. A chorus of "Biba Guam!" And occasional comic relief.

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4 hours ago5 min read

How flexibility under Paris Agreement rules helps Pacific nations report climate action

“Flexibility is not a loophole,” said Aradhana Singh, coordinator for the region. “It is a recognized provision in the Paris Agreement that allows meaningful participation while acknowledging capacity constraints.”

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6 hours ago3 min read

Puerto Rico governor supports Pentagon mission in Caribbean

Guam is not the only U.S. territory on the front line of U.S. national security. There persists the historical irony of national defense's dependence on patriotic Americans in the unincorporated territories.

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1 day ago3 min read

'No island is too small to make an impact': Germany builds closer ties with Tonga, seals diplomacy with Niue

German Foreign Minister Dr Johann David Wadephul, left, and Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua in bilateral talks in early February. Photo courtesy of the German Embassy Wellington. By James C. Pearce Germany’s foreign minister recently embarked on an Indo-Pacific tour to shore up relations and build a backstop against China. Tonga was the last leg of Johann Wadephul’s tour, and to some observers, it the curious part of the itinerary, which began in Singapore and Brunei

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1 day ago4 min read

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