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By Mar-Vic Cagurangan


Who says we have no say?
Signs of the Times By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Gov. Leon Guerrero, in a tyrannical fashion, explained what the community could expect after she...
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Sep 4


With or without disaster, Guam is ever ready
But Guam is not a stranger to calamities. The “great generation” survived WWII. We always manage to pull through typhoons.
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Aug 8


Whinicles: Different ways to articulate disapprovals and political sentiments
Too often we wonder—if not denounce—what may seem to us as desperation or an irrational cry for attention. Why, we ask, would people choose such belligerent forms of protest when there are more conventional platforms, such as petitions, public hearings and peaceful demonstrations.
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan
Jul 10


Shrinking federal assistance leaves Guam on its own
Before the end of his tour of duty on Guam, Rear Adm. Brent DeVore stressed the need for the military to be “open and transparent” with the civilian communities about mutual challenges and to explore partnership opportunities.
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan
Jun 15


What Guam can do amid the tariff chaos
The tariff hullabaloo presented a rare, serendipitous occasion when we found consolation in the isolated perks of Guam’s status as an unincorporated territory—an arrangement that is generally far from ideal.
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan
May 12


COMWRONG-21: Long before DOGE, Guam had a 'rightsizing' commission
Guam is particularly surprised to find out that debloating bureaucracy is possible. At the local level, “modernizing the government” and “ma
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Apr 4


‘A wake-up call:’ When sweeping federal cuts hit Guam
Federal spending had been the life vest for Guam’s economy until Trump came back to the Oval Office to puncture it.
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Mar 10


The war against the poor: Why Guam fails in addressing homelessness crisis
Clearing the homeless out of public sight will not eliminate homelessness.


Again, a fresh start
The CHamoru term “inafa’ maolek” refers to a concept of restoring harmony or order, a hallmark of Guam’s values and a gift from CHamoru ance


The power of incumbency: The result of congressional race is consistent with Guam’s voting pattern
Historically, Guam voters have preferred the incumbent staying in Congress for many years. Madeleine Bordallo served from 2003 to 2019. R
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Dec 7, 2024


Hedged in diplomatic complexity
Guam governor recognizes Taiwan as a country “Taiwan is a great ‘country,’” Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said during the Taiwan National Day...
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Nov 6, 2024


Why print still matters
In July, we were notified by the U.S. Library of Congress that it has selected our website, pacificislandtimes.com , for inclusion in the...
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Oct 11, 2024
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