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Perez's widow hoping to see a new hospital at Ypao Point

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2 days ago

Perez's widow hoping to see a new hospital at Ypao Point

By Pacific Island Times News Staff “If she wants to return it, we will accept it,” Christine Perez said, reacting to Gov. Lou Leon...

Governor seeks to take Ypao Point out of the equation, proposes land return to donor-family

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3 days ago

Governor seeks to take Ypao Point out of the equation, proposes land return to donor-family

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is proposing the return of the Ypao Point property to its donor in an apparent bid to take the site out of the linger

Rising costs, shifting habits: Dining out becomes luxury for average Guamanians

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3 days ago

Rising costs, shifting habits: Dining out becomes luxury for average Guamanians

According to the Guam Chamber of Commerce, the average price for a sit-down lunch for two is $40, and for dinner, $80.

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Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn

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19 hours ago

Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn

Fresh unrest and reports of a “complete breakdown” of law and order at the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea are stoking fears about the

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2 days ago

Getting to know Tonga's new PM

Dr. 'Aisake Valu Eke was elected prime minister of Tonga on Dec. 24, 2024, defeating Viliami Uasike Latu, the other candidate, by 16 votes t

By Joyce McClure

3 days ago

Empty words plus deaf ears

Ganir Bridge and the primary roads in Tamil and Gagil are subprojects funded by the Asian Development Bank’s Sustainable and Resilient Road

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CHamoru Sling Stone: A testament to ingenuity and precision

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CHamoru Sling Stone: A testament to ingenuity and precision

The CHamoru sling stone stands out as a remarkable testament to the advanced skills and resourcefulness of our ancestors.

By Aline Yamashita

4 days ago

Old things in the new world

Blessed New Year! 2025 has arrived. While much has changed, much has remained the same.

Soft power for a Cold War: Disaster relief for Vanuatu against the backdrop of race for influence

By Gabriel McCoard

Jan 7

Soft power for a Cold War: Disaster relief for Vanuatu against the backdrop of race for influence

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Dec. 16, 2024. Pacific Reflections By Gabriel McCoard I try not to make predictions or even...

Upheaval and survival: Alfred Flores’ ‘Tip of the Spear’ explores how the past shapes the present and future

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4 days ago

Upheaval and survival: Alfred Flores’ ‘Tip of the Spear’ explores how the past shapes the present and future

“In some cases, CHamorus openly transgressed military policies and U.S. government laws,” Flores said.

Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

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Jan 5

Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

Lessons from Everyday Life By Theodore Lewis Bridg man, MI —When I was in the School of Business at Andrews University, I learned about...

Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

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Dec 19, 2024

Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

“Dragonfruit” draws deeply from Lucier’s memories of growing up on Guam, weaving elements of Pacific Island mythology and culture into its f

Get GMH away from Adelup

When I arrived on Guam in 1984 to work as a reporter for the now-defunct Guam Cable TV, one of the various issues I reported on was the...

Feeling cheated: the UOG presidential search

By Jayne Flores

May 23, 20184 min read

Feeling cheated: the UOG presidential search

Google search: Dr. Thomas Krise Former president, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington (2012-2017). April 2017 article in The...

By Jayne Flores

May 5, 20183 min read

Google assistant – too much technology

The radio commercial goes something like this: A young woman says, “I parked on C-3, C-3, C-3. I’ll never remember that.” Then the...

By Jayne Flores

Apr 10, 20184 min read

The sound of a gun

I never want to hear the sound of an AR-15 going off inside a building again. Or a shotgun. Or any gun, for that matter. Just the...

Lack of commitment is part of the problem

By Jayne Flores

Mar 13, 20184 min read

Lack of commitment is part of the problem

In the wake of the latest massacre in our country by a severely troubled male wielding a semi-automatic rifle, it is clear that we need...

It’s going to take more than candles to protect Litekyan

By Jayne Flores

Feb 1, 20183 min read

It’s going to take more than candles to protect Litekyan

Catherine Flores McCollum (Photos: Kia Feliciano) When I think about the candlelight protest that happened at Litekyan on a recent...

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Governor seeks to take Ypao Point out of the equation, proposes land return to donor-family

Rising costs, shifting habits: Dining out becomes luxury for average Guamanians

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Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn

Getting to know Tonga's new PM

Empty words plus deaf ears

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CHamoru Sling Stone: A testament to ingenuity and precision

Old things in the new world

Soft power for a Cold War: Disaster relief for Vanuatu against the backdrop of race for influence

Upheaval and survival: Alfred Flores’ ‘Tip of the Spear’ explores how the past shapes the present and future

Ticket transactions and a barcode stress

Guamanian author earns Goodreads Choice nomination for ‘Dragonfruit’

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