Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
Marianas Variety
·
Flags from most of the Micronesian islands participating in the regional summit this week fly outside the International Conference Center in Majuro on Monday. Photo by Giff Johnson MAJURO — The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials...
Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry
Newsweek
·
July 1, 2025
The United States has deployed several major naval units in the western Pacific, where its main rival, China, recently flexed its military power with a dual aircraft carrier deployment. Based on official disclosures and satellite imagery, a...
Temperatures in four municipalities hit over 36°C for a third day: CWA
Focus Taiwan
·
June 21, 2025
Taipei, June 21 (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 New Taipei, Kaohsiung as well as Pingtung...
CHamoru voyager, cultural ambassador endures 30-day return trip from Taiwan
The Guam Daily Post
·
Ron Acfalle returned to Guam Thursday after completing a grueling 30-day voyage from Taiwan to Palau aboard a traditional sailing canoe, describing the journey as a transformative spiritual experience that tested the crew's endurance against the...
Regional fishery management council appointments announced
National Fisherman - Alaska
·
June 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday announced the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the nation’s eight regional fishery management councils, a key step in the federal effort to manage and protect marine resources...
Ahead of ministers’ meeting, QUAD launches 1st-ever coast guard observer mission for Indo-Pacific
The Print
·
July 1, 2025
New Delhi: India, Japan, the United States and Australia, the four members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), launched their first-ever joint coast guard-led at-sea observer mission to improve interoperability and advance maritime...
US Territory Governor, Congressional Members Express Reservations on FEMA’s Potential Elimination
Guam News Now
·
July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Big changes are coming for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. President Donald Trump could eliminate the agency and could put more responsibility on authorities. We spoke with territory leaders about the potential...
Sea turtle monitoring program gets some help from G3 conservation corps
Pacific Daily News
·
From spotting sea turtle tracks to marking nests, Guam’s sea turtle monitoring program got some extra help for at least a week. The Guam Green Growth, G3, Conservation Corps spent a week in the field immersed in vital conservation work alongside...
‘Embrace the cringe’: at National History Day, kids impress judges by digging up the past
The Guardian
·
June 19, 2025
US students learn about the Attica prison riot for National History Day. Photograph: Raphael Talisman It only took 10 minutes for the trio of eighth-grade girls to recount the life story of Carol Ruckdeschel, the alligator-wrestling environmental...
Southern Cobras SC, Kanoa FC big winners in Pacific Grassroots football fest
Pacific Daily News
·
Southern Cobras SC and Kanoa FC both emerged as trophy winners in the U10 and U12 divisions, respectively, in the recently concluded 2025 Pacific Grassroots Football Festival at the Guam Football Association National Training Center, the Guam...
Seth Sablan gives Team Marianas 3rd gold
Marianas Variety
·
(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Youth athlete Seth Sablan continues to have an impressive debut in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, as he won another medal in the wrestling competition. After clinching a bronze medal in the men’s...
Compassionate Friends hold butterfly release
Oscoda Press - Michigan
·
OSCODA – Compassionate Friends of Oscoda held its 11th Butterfly Release on Sunday, June 22. Approximately 50 people, adults and children, came to release Painted Lady butterflies in memory of their loved ones. Organizers said with the warm...
Start small, start now: A glimpse into the sihek's journey
Pacific Daily News
·
While the adventurous journey of nine young wild sihek or Guam kingfishers on Palmyra Atoll has rightly captured our attention, it’s essential to remember that the heart of their recovery beats right here at home. Tucked away in Mangilao, your...
The Business Policy Review Commission: A promise in action
The Pacific Island Times
·
June 19, 2025
In today’s evolving business landscape, policy cannot be crafted in isolation. For legislation to truly address the challenges faced by our local businesses and consumers, it must be informed by those who live and breathe the realities of Guam’s...
Delegate Moylan urges GDOE to sign FEMA documents for SSHS temporary classrooms
The Guam Daily Post
·
Following a meeting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Guam Delegate James Moylan urged the Guam Department of Education to work with the federal agency to secure vital funding. During the meeting with FEMA Region 9 Administrator Robert...
Governor signs 19 new laws, vetoes 5 bills
The Guam Daily Post
·
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero took action Tuesday on a total of 26 bills that were passed on June 3 by the Guam Legislature. She signed 19 of the measures, let two lapse into law without her signature, and vetoed five bills. Among the new laws are one by...
Palau Games are on
The National
·
IT was a rainy evening in Koror, Palau, as Team PNG athletes and officials marched into the Palau National Stadium on Sunday evening (June 29) for the opening ceremony of the Pacific Mini Games. Twenty-two other countries and territories in the...
Bill turning 60-acre Land Trust property into quarry draws support but CLTC yet to weigh in
Pacific Daily News
·
A proposal to turn some 60 acres of CHamoru Land Trust property in Mangilao into a commercial quarrying operation received support at a public hearing on Tuesday, but some lawmakers want to hear the commission's position before moving the bill...
Soaking up island fair’s wet, wonderful weekend
The Guam Daily Post
·
Splish! Splash! Bash! The Guam Visitors Bureau hosted a spectacle to remember at Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park from noon to night on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Cultural pride pierced through the downpour and glimmered under...
US Army Pacific commander skeptical China could successfully invade Taiwan
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
·
Gen. Ronald Clark, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, speaks at the Strategic Landpower Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. (Center for Strategic and International Studies) China would be unlikely to succeed in a cross-strait invasion of...