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Middle East crisis poses 'no credible threats' to Guam for now, but troops are on standby

Lou Leon Guerrero By Pacific Island Times News Staff Reports about the deployment of B-2 stealth bombers to Guam turned out to be part of...

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Guam not spared from escalating Israel-Iran conflict, governor says

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called on the people of Guam to “ensure readiness” amid the escalating conflict in the...

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700 troops coming to CNMI in summer for Air Force-led multilateral exercise

During a stakeholders’ meeting on Saipan on June 17-18, the Joint Region Marianas informed CNMI officials that the Pacific Air Forces-led multilateral exercise, Resolute Force Pacific, will deploy approximately 500 personnel to Saipan and 200 personnel between Tinian and Rota.

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THE PACIFIC

Nauru seeks to become a hub for blockchain industry with the launch of digital asset regulator

The Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority—named after the highest point of land in the country—will govern virtual assets, digital banking and blockchain technologies.

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Mental health must be a business priority in the Pacific Islands

Surveys show just 25 percent of Asian American–Pacific Islander workers say they’re comfortable talking to their manager about mental health at work, and only 35 percent feel safe discussing it with co‑workers.

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Laura reef site in Marshall Islands ideal spot for coral protection, study confirms

Scientists found that corals in the Laura reef showed tolerance to high temperatures. Photo courtesy of The Nature Conservancy By...

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LIFE & ARTS

The Business Policy Review Commission: A promise in action

This is the guiding principle behind the Business Policy Review Commission, a body formed in alignment with the 38th Guam Legislature’s promise to engage and include the community more in policy discussions and legislative action.

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4 days ago

Shrinking federal assistance leaves Guam on its own

Before the end of his tour of duty on Guam, Rear Adm. Brent DeVore stressed the need for the military to be “open and transparent” with the civilian communities about mutual challenges and to explore partnership opportunities.

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

Jun 15

Destination Guam: Meeting the demand for personalized service

If you’re from Guam and ever take a trip off island, you may have noticed the intertwining factors energizing the trend toward satisfying choosy travelers.

By Jeffrey Thomas Marchesseault

Jun 13

Community Events: Friendship recital, skills showcase, Freedom Rocks, fitness expo

Osaka students return for Friendship recital at Micronesia Mall Students from Sakai Liberal High School in Osaka, Japan returned to Guam...

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Aja Reyes paints persistence one layer at a time

By Ron Rocky Coloma Before she answered a single question, Aja Reyes muted her phone, closed her curtains and settled into her chair at...

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3 days ago

Sweet serendipity: Lifelong friendships built in unexpected places

Herta grew up in Romania during that time of limited freedoms, and so we had an instant connection. During our conversation, Hans asked me if I had been in Lansing, Michigan, years earlier. It turns out that I had worked in the same office as his mother when I was fresh out of school.

By Theodore Lewis

Jun 14

The old order is fading and so is American leadership

For much of that time, we were just platform islands from which American power could be projected to real battlefields. For most of Micronesia, just denying potential adversaries—as in, “strategic denial”—was sufficient.

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