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Torres: 'It has gotten a little rowdy here'

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Torres: 'It has gotten a little rowdy here'

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan On the outside, the Congress building in Hagatna is a vision of peace and dignity. But legislative proceedings,...

Despite Roe reversal, DOD will continue to allow abortions on military bases

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Jun 29

Despite Roe reversal, DOD will continue to allow abortions on military bases

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan The Department of Defense will continue to allow medical facilities on military bases to perform limited abortions...

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Jun 27

GovGuam posts $31.9M in surplus

Adelup claims full credit for financial stability, skipping reference to federal aid By Pacific Island Times News Staff The government of...

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Brief chat with Henry Falan: 'Constitutional review is long overdue'

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Brief chat with Henry Falan: 'Constitutional review is long overdue'

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Breaking his silence for the first time since he was impeached by the state legislature in December last year,...

US: Compact talks with FSM likely to be completed by fall

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3 days ago

US: Compact talks with FSM likely to be completed by fall

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Accelerating the pace of negotiations on the Compacts of Free Association, Washington vows to finalize...

Calls grow louder for US aid rethink in Indo-Pacific

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Jun 28

Calls grow louder for US aid rethink in Indo-Pacific

By Michael Igoe Two U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation last week that aims to shift more U.S. foreign aid funding to the Indo-Pacific...

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2 days ago

Running an obstacle course

To have or not to have. To be or not to be. This is at the center of the debate on abortion. It is a basic, personal decision to have...

The meaning of 4th of July for American colonies

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3 days ago

The meaning of 4th of July for American colonies

Independence Day is the greatest day in the American calendar. It is the day the English colonies declared their independence from King...

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3 days ago

Art imitates life

When Magnum PI was cancelled, I was stunned. I am one of 7 million viewers of the weekly show. I simply stared at the news. How can that...

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'What’s most important to me as a writer is that I’m healthy as a human being'

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3 days ago

'What’s most important to me as a writer is that I’m healthy as a human being'

By Johanna Salinas Maori artist Hinemoana Baker was swept away by the uniqueness of CHamoru culture. “Just the contrast here has really...

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3 days ago

The creative women of Guam

For centuries, women were deprived of the chance to become professional artists or to study under famous artists. It wasn’t until a...

Super American Circus thrills crowd on opening night

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6 days ago

Super American Circus thrills crowd on opening night

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The highly-anticipated Super American Circus at Pacific Islands Club Guam officially opened its doors...

Bill offers an option for American Samoans who wish to switch citizenship

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

Apr 2, 2021
4 min

Bill offers an option for American Samoans who wish to switch citizenship

Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, American Samoa's representative to Congress, has introduced a bill that would facilitate a simplified...

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Apr 1, 2021
4 min

The impact of Covid-19 on foreign aid

Suva-- Across the Global South, the Covid-19 pandemic has reversed years of socioeconomic progress, disproportionally harming poor...

51.8% of American Samoa's population received first dose of Covid vaccine

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Mar 26, 2021
1 min

51.8% of American Samoa's population received first dose of Covid vaccine

Pago Pago-- At least 51.8 percent of American Samoa's population have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, while 36.9...

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Mar 5, 2021
3 min

Who blew up the Forum?

One position is to blame the Micronesians. Perhaps they should have been less retaliatory in their approach, and rather than quit,...

Whither the Pacific Islands Forum: Is there an alternative to regionalism?

By Gabriel McCoard

Mar 4, 2021
4 min

Whither the Pacific Islands Forum: Is there an alternative to regionalism?

The event itself happened quickly enough. Members of the Pacific Islands Forum elected Henry Puna, former Prime Minister of the Cook...

Marshall Islands government backs plan to address landfill crisis in Majuro

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan

Mar 4, 2021
2 min

Marshall Islands government backs plan to address landfill crisis in Majuro

The government of Marshall Islands has endorsed a 10-year masterplan for solid waste management in Majuro, seeking to establish a sound...

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Torres: 'It has gotten a little rowdy here'

Despite Roe reversal, DOD will continue to allow abortions on military bases

GovGuam posts $31.9M in surplus

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Brief chat with Henry Falan: 'Constitutional review is long overdue'

US: Compact talks with FSM likely to be completed by fall

Calls grow louder for US aid rethink in Indo-Pacific

INSIGHTS

Running an obstacle course

The meaning of 4th of July for American colonies

Art imitates life

LIFE & ARTS

'What’s most important to me as a writer is that I’m healthy as a human being'

The creative women of Guam

Super American Circus thrills crowd on opening night

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Bill offers an option for American Samoans who wish to switch citizenship

The impact of Covid-19 on foreign aid

51.8% of American Samoa's population received first dose of Covid vaccine

Who blew up the Forum?

Whither the Pacific Islands Forum: Is there an alternative to regionalism?

Marshall Islands government backs plan to address landfill crisis in Majuro

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