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Guam attorney says medical malpractice bill favorable only to lawyers

Guam attorney says medical malpractice bill favorable only to lawyers

Guam attorney says medical malpractice bill favorable only to lawyers

Titled "Do No Harm: The Anti-Medical Misconduct Act of 2025," Bill 82-38 would eliminate the mandatory requirement for arbitration and set up a pre-litigation mechanism for medical malpractice complaints.

10 hours ago

'Do No Harm' bill could do more harm than good, Guam doctors warn

'Do No Harm' bill could do more harm than good, Guam doctors warn

'Do No Harm' bill could do more harm than good, Guam doctors warn

Guam's health care leaders discuss Bill 82-38 at a press conference held June 27, 2025, at Hyatt Regency Guam. Photo by Jann...

3 days ago

Senator hits military's surreptitious use of Guam as a decoy in Iran strike

Senator hits military's surreptitious use of Guam as a decoy in Iran strike

Senator hits military's surreptitious use of Guam as a decoy in Iran strike

Before the U.S. launched air strikes on Iran, six B-2 stealth bombers departed from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and were reportedly heading to Andersen Air Force Base on Guam.

6 days ago

THE PACIFIC

Pacific Island countries celebrate civil registration achievements

Pacific Island countries celebrate civil registration achievements

Pacific Island countries celebrate civil registration achievements

Surami Turaga, Fiji's minister of justice, speaks at the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia...

18 hours ago

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

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

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.

Jun 19

Mental health must be a business priority in the Pacific Islands

Mental health must be a business priority in the Pacific Islands

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.

Jun 19

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What US joining Israel’s war with Iran means for the world

What US joining Israel’s war with Iran means for the world

What US joining Israel’s war with Iran means for the world

Beyond the Middle East, the stakes for global nuclear norms, the world economy and international institutions are high. By Carlos...

Jun 24

The Business Policy Review Commission: A promise in action

The Business Policy Review Commission: A promise in action

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.

Jun 19

Shrinking federal assistance leaves Guam on its own

Shrinking federal assistance leaves Guam on its own

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

Community Events: Freedom fest

Community Events: Freedom fest

Community Events: Freedom fest

Independent Guåhan will host “Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest” on the fourth of July, a family-friendly event featuring music, local vendors, and...

8 hours ago

Community Events: GRMC to host diabetic foot awareness event

Community Events: GRMC to host diabetic foot awareness event

Community Events: GRMC to host diabetic foot awareness event

Guam Regional Medical City will host its next outreach event, Healing Starts Here: Foot Health and Wound Care for Diabetes, on June 28...

4 days ago

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

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

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...

Jun 21

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Fijian coral reveals new 627-year record of Pacific Ocean climate

Fijian coral reveals new 627-year record of Pacific Ocean climate

Fijian coral reveals new 627-year record of Pacific Ocean climate

Canberra - - An international team of climate scientists has used a 627-year coral record from Fiji to reveal unprecedented insights into...

Aug 19, 20242 min read

Palau reef study shows some corals are more resilient than others

Palau reef study shows some corals are more resilient than others

Palau reef study shows some corals are more resilient than others

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Some types of corals recover from decimation faster than others, scientists discovered in a new study...

Feb 23, 20242 min read

Critical habitat proposed for threatened corals in Guam, CNMI and surrounding atolls

Critical habitat proposed for threatened corals in Guam, CNMI and surrounding atolls

Critical habitat proposed for threatened corals in Guam, CNMI and surrounding atolls

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The National Oceanic and Atmospheroc Administration today proposed to designate critical habitat for...

Nov 30, 20232 min read

Brief Chat with Dr. Romina King: Uncovering the depths and the power of citizen science

Brief Chat with Dr. Romina King: Uncovering the depths and the power of citizen science

Brief Chat with Dr. Romina King: Uncovering the depths and the power of citizen science

By Louella Losinio Dr. Romina King, an associate professor of geography at the University of Guam and associate director of the NASA...

Oct 15, 20233 min read

OPA report says mineral extraction at Guam raceway lacks oversight

OPA report says mineral extraction at Guam raceway lacks oversight

OPA report says mineral extraction at Guam raceway lacks oversight

By Dana Williams An audit of the coral and topsoil removal from Guam International Raceway Park found that there was a lack of consistent...

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Guam Coral Reef Initiative staff member joins Deep Ocean Exploration mission

Guam Coral Reef Initiative staff member joins Deep Ocean Exploration mission

Guam Coral Reef Initiative staff member joins Deep Ocean Exploration mission

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Cara Lin from the Guam Coral Reef Initiative has been selected as a 2023 Science Communication Fellow...

Sep 5, 20232 min read

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