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'Moving into commercial mining would be premature': American Samoa, Guam put their foot down

Leaders of American Samoa and Guam are pushing back against federal efforts to open surrounding oceans to deep-sea mining, saying Washington cannot just rush into the uncharted depths of commercial seabed mining without regard for the island communities that rely on the ocean for their survival.

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Proposed visa-free entry for Filipino travelers projected to bring 25K new visitors to Guam

Roseann Jones, an economist at the University of Guam economist, said the figure was a conservative estimate and does not account for additional tax revenue or potential benefits from expanded air service.

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3 days ago

House bill proposes the Philippines' inclusion in Guam-CNMI visa waiver program

“The Philippines has a special relationship with the Marianas, and there is tremendous opportunity to strengthen that relationship through greater travel and tourism,” King-Hinds said. “Including the Philippines in the Guam-CNMI visa waiver program would make it easier for families to stay connected, create new opportunities for our tourism industry, support air service, and deepen the ties between our islands.”

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6 days ago

THE PACIFIC

Scientists embark on expedition to study Tokelau's unexplored underwater world

This week, National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau to survey biodiversity in reef, mid-ocean and deepwater sites and collect data to support the nation’s ongoing conservation efforts.

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Fiji declares national HIV emergency amid sharp rise in infections

The United Nations Program on HIV and AID said an estimated 9,100 Fijians were living with HIV in 2025, yet only 39 percent knew their condition and just 22 percent were accessing antiretroviral treatment.

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The Pacific isn't waiting to be saved. It's creating solutions

What is often overlooked is that Pacific communities have also developed extraordinary strengths: deep social connection, strong cultural foundations, community resilience and practical knowledge built through generations of adapting to change.

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INSIGHTS

LIFE & ARTS

Fund results, not activity: $9,200 per resident. Where are the results?

Every major public commitment should identify the existing problem, the official responsible for correcting it, the full cost and funding source, the completion deadline, the measure of success, and the corrective action that will follow if the deadline is missed. Those commitments should be placed on a public dashboard and updated regularly.

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5 days ago

Guam’s AI workforce tools need a human handoff scorecard

Guam already has a concrete case that deserves to be measured against that agenda. The Guam Department of Labor plans to add artificial-intelligence capabilities to HIREGUAM, with tools that can help job seekers prepare resumes, identify opportunities and practice interviews, help employers develop job descriptions and interview questions, and help workforce staff with case notes, reports and correspondence.

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Sep 13

Letter to the Editor: Star Trek, deep-sea mining and a lesson on humility

That's what concerns me about ocean mining. The deep ocean is one of the least explored places on Earth. Scientists are still discovering new species and trying to understand how these ecosystems work. Yet there is growing interest in mining/harvesting the ocean floor for metals and minerals that can be used in batteries and other technologies.

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Sep 12

Journey to life, stories to tell

Each of our lives is like a book with many chapters. When reading a book, we sometimes skip to the final chapter to see how it ends.

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Community Events: Luncheon for first responders; Cultural dance and music clinics

Jamaican Grill, serving Guam for more than 30 years, invites Guam’s first responders to join them in remembering the tragedy of the infamous terrorist attack on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Sep 10

Community Events: Thrifting with KPRG; Be a friend to Artspace Guahan

Put on your wacky outfit at KPRG's The Thrift Store Ball Public Radio for Guam (KPRG 89.3) will host The Thrift Ball on Sept. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jeff’s Pirates Cove in Talofofo, featuring live music from Mirror Men and delicious dishes from Jeff’s kitchen. The Thrift Store Ball is a fun event to raise funds to support Public Radio for Guam and the NPR programs and locally produced shows aired in the Marianas and Palau after the loss of federal funding for public ra

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Sep 9