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UOG CIS and Sea Grant scientist releases significant book on rabbitfishes
The Guam Daily Post
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The University of Guam has announced the release of "Biology of Rabbitfishes," a comprehensive volume exploring the evolutionary history, ecological roles and economic importance of rabbitfishes, or the family Siganidae. The book, edited by UOG...
Community Events: Freedom fest, art show, live concert and musicals
The Pacific Island Times
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July 1, 2025
Independent Guåhan will host “Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest” on the fourth of July, a family-friendly event featuring music, local vendors, and live art at The Lime from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each July 4th, the island commemorates the Independence Day of...
Tourism recovery moves forward while the Pacific islands fall behind
The Pacific Island Times
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June 27, 2025
Under a clear sky in tropical Micronesia, tourism in Guam and the nearby Northern Mariana Islands is in the midst of a cautious revival. But progress remains uneven, and experts say strategic moves could make the difference between stagnation and...
Temperatures in 7 municipalities soar to 36°C: CWA
Focus Taiwan
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June 28, 2025
Taipei, June 28 (CNA) Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Saturday issued heat alerts for seven municipalities, warning residents that temperatures could reach 36 degrees Celsius or higher in Pingtung and Hualien counties, which...
Western Union taps Alair as head for PH
Manila Standard
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June 27, 2025
Western Union announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. His appointment comes as the company accelerates its growth strategy, expanding access to financial services for...
Tropical disturbance threat diminishes as system moves away from Marianas
The Guam Daily Post
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The tropical disturbance that brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Guam over the past two days is moving away from the Marianas, significantly reducing the threat of tropical cyclone development near the islands, according to the National...
CNMI joins regional leaders to advance conservation and species recovery across Mariana Islands
Marianas Variety
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CNMI representatives Henry Hofschneider of the Office of the Lt. Governor; Sylvan Igisomar, Department of Lands and Natural Resources secretary; and Chris Sablan, deputy director, Office of Planning and Development, joined counterparts from Guam...
OPINION Bevacqua: As American as decolonization
Pacific Daily News
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On July 4th, 2017, we, the group Independent Guåhan, held the first “Na’lå’la’: Songs of Freedom.” Hundreds of people attended, listening to bands and poets from the stage at the front field of Adelup. It was such a success that we made it a goal...
22 teens graduate from GPD’s Project U, earning praise for discipline, growth, plans
Pacific Daily News
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A total of 22 students between the ages of 14 and 17 marched across the stage at Tiyan High School’s gym Thursday, receiving certificates from the Guam Police Department for completing Project U. Project U is a summer program aimed at steering the...
Oil spill, troop activity, and conservation collide in the Northern Mariana Islands
Pasquines
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June 24, 2025
On June 6, 2025, over 113.5 liters of oil were spilled near the Tinian Harbor by the United States-flagged vessel Mariana. Crew members of both the Mariana and Galide successfully coordinated clean-up efforts, which officially ended on June 8. The...
Cough syrup recalled, Public Health advises community not to consume
The Guam Daily Post
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A recall of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after a spore-forming bacteria was found in five lots of the product which were distributed nationwide and in Guam. The Department of Public...
NWS: Rainfall and wind hazards lessened, but heavy showers still expected
Pacific Daily News
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The National Weather Service said the rainfall threat and wind hazards originally forecasted has lessened, but residents can still expect heavy showers and thunderstorms from time to time. NWS Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a final special...
Invasive Species Control - How the Multi-Species Barrier functions on MCB Camp Blaz
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 27, 2025
This U.S. Marine Corps graphic animation created in Adobe After Effects, showcases the multi-species barrier fence project on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, June 26, 2025. The fence was part of the environmental preservation initiative program...
Flood watch in effect through Sunday night
Marianas Variety
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(CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management) — Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, a slow-developing disturbance near the...
Outrage: the Amazonian road to COP30
The Architectural Review
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June 25, 2025
COP exacerbates practices of ecological destruction in its host city, but its failings reach much wider There are always infrastructure problems at COP, the UN’s annual climate change conference. Businesses and schools were temporarily closed for...
'Diplomacy and peace are the way forward—not more bombs:' Activists protest military buildup in the CNMI
The Pacific Island Times
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June 25, 2025
CNMI and Guam activists stage a rally protesting the military buildup in the CNMI. Photo by Bryan Manabat Saipan — Advocacy groups disrupted the Department of Defense's public meeting on Wednesday, which tackled the proposed military training...
Ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean
Telengana Today
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June 26, 2025
A groundbreaking study reveals the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands, found in Guam’s Ritidian Beach Cave. It confirms that early seafarers from the Philippines brought domesticated rice 3,500 years ago, suggesting intentional...
Navy 'Angels' Delivering Relief Supplies to Indonesia
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 01.01.2005 Courtesy Story U.S. Navy helicopters "appeared like angels" as they delivered supplies to Aceh province, Indonesia, according to the provincial governor. Navy Capt. Rodger Welch told reporters during a...
Pacific’s oldest rice found in remote cave
Scimex Newsfeed
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June 25, 2025
Funder: This work was supported by Australian Research Council DP140100384 (to H.-c.H.), Australian Research Council DP190101839 and National Natural Science Foundation of China T2192953. From: The Australian National University The discovery of...
Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300km of Pacific Ocean
The Conversation
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June 25, 2025
In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands – at an ancient cave site on Guam in the Mariana Islands of western Micronesia. The domesticated rice was...