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Guam Memorial Hospital finally sets the wheels in motion for maternity ward project after 10 years of planning

After more than a decade of planning, Guam Memorial Hospital will finally push ahead with the renovation of its maternity ward, the hospital administrator announced Friday.

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16 minutes ago

Guam seeks full membership in Pacific Islands Forum

Guam, currently an associate member of the Pacific Islands Forum, is seeking full-time membership in the regional organization.

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3 days ago

OPA cites Guam education agency for yet another waste of federal funds

The Guam Department of Education mismanaged contracts for the federally funded procurement of air-conditioning units, resulting in $14.6 million in questioned costs and exposing the agency to potential legal action, according to the Office of Public Accountability.

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6 days ago

THE PACIFIC

The Island Hopper: more than an airline; a lifeline for Micronesia

When people board an airplane, they expect little more than transportation from one city to another. Flying is about convenience—saving time on a business trip, visiting family or beginning a vacation.

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2 hours ago

Marshall Islands is a sovereign state, Heine reminds US following Trump's social media gaffe

According to a statement from the Office of the President of the Marshall Islands, Heine “reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a strong partnership based on mutual respect, close consultation and recognition of the Marshall Islands’ sovereignty as a nation in free association with the United States.”

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1 day ago

Peace Corps program proposed for Palau, Micronesia and Marshall Islands

The United States has signed a letter of intent with Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia to establish a unified North Pacific Peace Corps program to serve the freely associated states.

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2 days ago

INSIGHTS

LIFE & ARTS

Pacific unity: Centrifugal and centripetal force

Perhaps it is an easier statement to make south of the equator than north in the island Pacific. Great power rivalry and security concerns have never really left Micronesia. Guam remains the center of the distribution of American military might for the Asia-Pacific region, while the Marshall Islands has been a venue for American missile testing for three generations.

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3 days ago

No par: Real ways to identify and eliminate corruption

Many Guamanians complain about corruption within the government of Guam. Former Sen. Joanne Brown once hung campaign signs simply stating: “End Corruption Now.” Yet, the average citizen rarely knows what corruption actually looks like.

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Aug 18

A firsthand look at democracy in motion

From the outset, the environment was structured and disciplined. Staff moved with a purpose, each step governed by established procedures designed to protect accuracy and fairness. The chain‑of‑custody protocols were followed with precision.

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Aug 16

Guam artists share stories in new exhibit

Explore themes of storytelling, resilience and cultural connection through two distinct creative perspectives at a new art exhibition at the Guam Museum.

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Aug 22

Community Events: 'Frozen' musical on Guam; SNIP at Sinajana; Tower for Humanity at MicroMall

Broadway musical takes the stage at UOG Calvo Field House World Theater Productions and the Guam Philharmonic Foundation, Incorporated are excited to present the Guam premiere of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical from September 4–6, 2026, at the University of Guam Calvo Field House in Mangilao. For the first time in forever, the magic of Arendelle is coming to Guam. This spectacular production brings the world-renowned musical phenomenon to our island, featuring the Acad

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Aug 13

'Babesmilk' spotlights Guam talent as filmmaker plans homecoming premiere

A short comedy filmed across Guam is finding audiences on the festival circuit while its director says the project was shaped as much by the island's creative community as by his own vision.

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Aug 9