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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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1 day 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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4 days ago

Guam Republicans up the ante; former governors join Ada-Calvo campaign team

The Republican Party of Guam is making a strong push, with three former governors set to steer the Ada-Calvo campaign leading up to the Nov. 3 gubernatorial race.

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Aug 27

THE PACIFIC

US pledges $150M aid package to Pacific islands

The new aid package aims to deliver "economic prosperity and security for Americans and Pacific Islanders," the State Department's Office of the Spokesperson said in a statement. "When the Pacific islands are stable, secure and prosperous, the United States is, too."

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7 hours ago

Pacific islands seek to strengthen ties with European Union

Pacific island leaders agreed that the implementation of the Samoa Agreement and the Pacific Regional Protocol is aligned with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the outcomes of the Review of the Regional Architecture, ensuring a coherent Pacific-led approach.

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10 hours ago

Britain, Australia recast Pacific defense strategy

For much of the post-Cold War era, Australia and Britain approached the Pacific from different strategic vantage points. Canberra viewed the islands as its immediate neighborhood, whereas London saw the region largely through the lens of allies and historical ties. Today, that distinction is fading.

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14 hours ago

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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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1 day 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

DZSP21 awarded new $116M contract for Naval Base Guam operations

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas today announced a $116 million modification to DZSP 21 LLC’s previously awarded contract for base operations support services at Naval Base Guam.

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Jul 30, 20251 min read