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CNMI government shuts down due to lack of 2027 budget

The Northern Mariana Islands government suspended government operations beginning today following Gov. David Apatang's shutdown declaration due to a lack of approved budget for the new fiscal year.

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10 hours ago

What did each Guam 'delegate' contribute to the San Francisco talks? The public auditor wants to know

The Office of the Public Auditor will not only audit the travel expenses incurred by a 30-member Guam delegation to San Francisco but will also expect individual accomplishment reports from each government official and employee in Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s entourage.

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6 days ago

Military buildup to cost Guam $11.7B in infrastructure and service requirements in 8 years, governor says

The government of Guam is projected to incur $11.7 billion in infrastructure and service costs—or more than $415 million a year—by 2034, resulting from the rapidly expanding military footprint on island, according to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero.

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7 days ago

THE PACIFIC

World Bank backs measures to create new economic opportunities in Tonga

The program aims to strengthen the foundations for private sector-led growth, expand economic opportunities for Tongans and help the country make better use of its public, human and natural resources.

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1 day ago

Watchdog report flags major gaps in care for Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands veterans

Veterans from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau continue to face steep barriers to accessing Department of Veterans Affairs health care, despite long‑standing promises made under the Compacts of Free Association, according to the Government Accountability Office.

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2 days ago

Forum leaders reinforce strategic partnership with the United Nations

The dialogue also carried particular significance as Secretary-General Guterres’ final meeting with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in this format before his term concludes at the end of 2026.

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4 days ago

INSIGHTS

LIFE & ARTS

Measles is making a comeback. Will we end it for good?

It was the result of decades of political commitment, investment, and public health work that steadily pushed measles closer to elimination.

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6 days ago

From Palau to New York: A Pacific perspective on meaningful participation

Taiwan’s longstanding cooperation with Pacific partners illustrates this practical dimension. Taiwan maintains diplomatic relations with Palau, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu, and has worked with Pacific partners in areas ranging from agriculture and health care to education, climate resilience, and disaster preparedness.

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Sep 23

The UN funding crisis: Implications for the Pacific

The United Nations' budget crisis may seem irrelevant to the daily concerns of people in Fiji and other Pacific island countries. However, when the UN faces a financial crisis, the consequences can eventually reach the Pacific in very practical ways.

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Sep 22

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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Sep 18

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