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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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3 days ago

Rezoning sought for Guam hospital project site despite pending federal case

The administration’s plan to build a new Guam hospital in Mangilao has inched forward with a petition to rezone the target project site despite a pending federal lawsuit challenging the government's land acquisitions.

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5 days ago

Falling through the cracks: The uncertain future of adults with autism

The financial and emotional challenges parents face, along with the difficulties individuals on the spectrum already experience, unfold in a

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Apr 6

THE PACIFIC

Leaked paper reveals New Caledonia heading for political status limbo

The document reads, "Considering the inalienable right to self-determination of the people of New Caledonia, sovereign over their own destiny" and later referred to "New Caledonian citizens." The document also left open the door for another independence referendum.

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3 days ago

Yap court seeks to test bar candidates' knowledge of customary laws

Yap State Court/Photo courtesy of YapGov By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Yap State Court has proposed requiring bar candidates...

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6 days ago

FSM launches Smart Island digital hub in Tonoas, Chuuk

FSM President Wesley Simina leads a ceremony launching Smart Island Digital Hub in Tonoa, Chuuk on April 8, 2025. Photo courtesy of...

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Apr 10

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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

The strings attached to federal dollars

So the effects are in play. As desired, federal budgets and bureaucracy are being curtailed, so are the jobs.

Aline Yamashita

Apr 6

'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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2 days ago

Into the heart of Melanesia: a new travelogue

Most writing about Melanesia these days comes from academics, funded by government grants, at least some of which come with “no surprises clauses” written into them.

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3 days ago