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First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining

First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining

First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining

With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance not just in American Samoa but across all U.S. territories in the Pacific.

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Guam senators narrowly pass amendment to cut business privilege tax

Guam senators narrowly pass amendment to cut business privilege tax

Guam senators narrowly pass amendment to cut business privilege tax

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Chamber of Commerce welcomed the senators’ vote in favor of Sen. Shawn Gumataotao’s...

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THE PACIFIC

US to rehabilitate postwar dock in Palau to boost military readiness in the region

US to rehabilitate postwar dock in Palau to boost military readiness in the region

US to rehabilitate postwar dock in Palau to boost military readiness in the region

Peleliu—The U.S. Department of Defense proposes to rehabilitate an 80-year-old dock in Palau to enhance the U.S. military forces’ capabilities in the region.

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Solomon Islands’ external relations amid great power competition

Solomon Islands’ external relations amid great power competition

Solomon Islands’ external relations amid great power competition

The China Police Liaison Team conducted a program in Malaita Province in March 2025. Photo courtesy of Facebook/Chinese Embassy in the...

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Letter to the Editor: The burden imposed on Guam artists

Letter to the Editor: The burden imposed on Guam artists

Letter to the Editor: The burden imposed on Guam artists

This is to bring attention to the burden local artists bear when exhibiting their work in government-funded agencies, such as CAHA and the Guam Museum. This is a concern that many of us in the art community secretly carry.

Aug 10

With or without disaster, Guam is ever ready

With or without disaster, Guam is ever ready

With or without disaster, Guam is ever ready

But Guam is not a stranger to calamities. The “great generation” survived WWII. We always manage to pull through typhoons.

Aug 8

Wait, that’s a cake? Guam artist Jacqueline Sablan pushes boundaries of dessert

Wait, that’s a cake? Guam artist Jacqueline Sablan pushes boundaries of dessert

Wait, that’s a cake? Guam artist Jacqueline Sablan pushes boundaries of dessert

Back in the ’90s, Jacqueline Sablan stood in her kitchen squinting at the pages of a worn-out cookbook. She had just purchased every baking title available from Faith Bookstore & Bestseller, frustrated by failed attempts at pretty desserts.

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Of tides and textures: Guam Museum hosts ‘Of Threads and Colors’

Of tides and textures: Guam Museum hosts ‘Of Threads and Colors’

Of tides and textures: Guam Museum hosts ‘Of Threads and Colors’

By Ron Rocky Coloma When Yeon Sook Park speaks about her new exhibition, her words carry the same deliberate care as her brushstrokes....

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GovGuam reports more revenue surplus

GovGuam reports more revenue surplus

GovGuam reports more revenue surplus

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The governor's office has reported a surplus of $28.9 million from total revenues of $934 million for...

Oct 30, 20241 min read

Cape-IT&E partnership sets up strategic connectivity in the Pacific

Cape-IT&E partnership sets up strategic connectivity in the Pacific

Cape-IT&E partnership sets up strategic connectivity in the Pacific

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Arlington, Virginia – Privacy-first mobile carrier Cape this week unveiled progress on its work to...

Oct 30, 20242 min read

Spiritualism and superstitions: The Chuukese journey to the underworld and afterlife

Spiritualism and superstitions: The Chuukese journey to the underworld and afterlife

Spiritualism and superstitions: The Chuukese journey to the underworld and afterlife

In the old days, Chuukese engaged in the practice of communicating with the spirits of deceased family members and relatives. They made...

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Voiceless Guam feels ‘injustice’ of US presidential non-vote

Voiceless Guam feels ‘injustice’ of US presidential non-vote

Voiceless Guam feels ‘injustice’ of US presidential non-vote

First votes cast on U.S. election day will be by disenfranchised residents of a Pacific territory By Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Benar News) ...

Oct 29, 20244 min read

Scientists to explore marine sanctuary's deep-sea habitats

Scientists to explore marine sanctuary's deep-sea habitats

Scientists to explore marine sanctuary's deep-sea habitats

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Koror — An ocean exploration expedition named Lebuu’s Voyage sets sail on Oct. 28 aboard Ocean...

Oct 29, 20243 min read

Diaspora power: US territories push for political influence in the 2024 elections

Diaspora power: US territories push for political influence in the 2024 elections

Diaspora power: US territories push for political influence in the 2024 elections

By Ron Rocky Coloma In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. elections, diaspora leaders from U.S. territories began discussions on how their...

Oct 29, 20245 min read

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