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Court halts Guam's sleep shelter project; AG Moylan vows to fight on

Eight months in the making, Dignity Project was modeled after Depression-era soup kitchens—modest, direct responses to widespread suffering.

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6 days ago

Governor seeks to abort AG’s sleep shelter program for Guam's homeless

Adelup challenges 'Dougnity Project' in court By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Office of the Attorney General’s plan to open a...

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Apr 25

Guam's civil defense chief, four others summoned to answer graft charges

The charges stemmed from the Office of Public Accountability’s Jan. 2 audit report, which questioned $2.8 million in overtime costs incurred by the federally funded GHS/OCD.

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Apr 16

THE PACIFIC

Why traditional journalism remains relevant in the Pacific in the digital age

Media freedom in both Palau and the Marshall Islands is in a good place. There are independent media platforms—particularly in print, radio and streaming—and together, they contribute to a strong media environment in both countries.

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2 days ago

Manele under threat: the political crisis in Solomon Islands

The resignation of Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare—a former Prime Minister and key political operator in Solomon Islands politics—carries particular symbolic and strategic weight.

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2 days ago

Palau President Whipps’ optimism meets rising Senate resistance as second term takes shape

Unlike Whipps' first term, when legislative cooperation was more consistent, the new political dynamic suggests that major initiatives will now face heightened scrutiny, longer delays and possibly outright rejection.

By By Ongerung Kambes Kesolei

2 days ago

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LIFE & ARTS

'In this brave new world, brave journalists are required'

The findings are clear: self-censorship is a real and pressing challenge, especially as intentional disinformation and misinformation campaigns create fractures and divide our communities.

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Letter to the editor: Guam's tariff-free status provides unique 0pportunity

By Sen. William Parkinson Guam faces a historic opportunity through Bill 102-38, the Guam Tariff Advantage Development Act. As a U.S....

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Apr 10

‘Sustainable’ and ‘diversification’: Catchphrases that mean everything and nothing

The local economy has been down since the imposition of Covid restrictions five years ago so there are talks, once again, of “diversificatio

By Zaldy Dandan

Apr 8

Santa Barbara Catholic School brings magic and might to ‘Matilda Jr.’

Santa Barbara Catholic School’s April production of “Matilda Jr.” became more than just a school musical.

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Musings under the stars: Guam poet releases poetry collection

Philip V. Cruz Jr.’s “Milky Skies and Other Poems” is a collection of poetic reflections spanning more than two decades, which explores themes of identity, nature and the universe through vivid and lyrical verse.

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6 days ago

'Nothing Micro About Micronesia' coming to the University of Guam

“Nothing Micro About Micronesia” is a stage play that tells a coming-of-age story about three Micronesian youth who meet in an unlikely place. Through magic, they are transported to island adventures in Micronesia.

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Apr 17