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OPINION Merrill: Reviving Guam’s tourism—community-driven path to economic renewal
Guam’s visitor industry has long been a cornerstone of the island’s economy and cultural exchange. Over the past 50 years, tourism has generated more employment and contributed more tax revenue than any other industry in Guam. Our airport, the...

G3 Art Corps' murals raise sustainability awareness
Have you seen the latest murals? The murals from the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth, G3, Art Corps seek to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental conservation. With the latest murals now complete, launch events are being...

LETTER: Before creating the 'Guam Experience', decide the target tourist market
In the last month, many people have given suggestions about how to attract tourists to our island and how to enhance their experience when they visit Guam. These ideas promote important discourse and should continue. However, before we talk about...

374 AW, 36 CRG collaborate to advance Log QRF
Airmen from the 36th Contingency Response Group and the 374th Airlift Wing conducted a joint field training exercise from June 23 to July 6, simulating a rapid airbase opening in response to a large-scale natural disaster in the Indo-Pacific...

Guam to host first cannabis trade show amid industry growth push
Guam's inaugural cannabis-themed trade show and concert will launch next month, bringing together advocates, educators and entrepreneurs as the island's cannabis industry seeks to overcome regulatory challenges and build momentum. “Cultivate - The...

Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats
Sometimes, a week on vacation is not enough of an escape from the mental stress leftover from daily responsibilities and social media notifications. Increasingly, travelers are finding respite in meditation retreats—daylong or multiday workshops...

37 degree heat expected Wednesday in northern Taiwan: Weather agency
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) Temperatures in parts of northern Taiwan, including Taipei, are expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with much of the island also experiencing intense heat, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA)....

Federal cuts threaten Guam workforce programs as Job Corps closes
The Guam Department of Labor is grappling with federal budget cuts that have already eliminated the Job Corps program and threaten other workforce development initiatives, Director David Dell'Isola told the Guam Workforce Development Board during...

Monsoon pattern to dominate weather through the weekend
Two competing weather systems are creating an unusual "dry slot" over Guam that has temporarily interrupted heavy rainfall, but meteorologists warn the respite may be short-lived as monsoon conditions are expected to persist through the...

OPINION Lotz: From Tumon Bay to Pati Point, Guam's marine preserves beckon
In my series of advocacy articles of what we should be offering as truly Guam sites for tourists to visit and enjoy, the final and perhaps most apparent are the ocean, reefs, and beaches of the island. Certainly, what is most obvious to tourists...

Guam’s Breaking Wave Theatre Company wins national grant for climate justice show
“Our topic for ‘We Will Not Go Silent’ was climate change and climate justice in relation to Guahan and as we were doing the research and we were talking and in these circles we realized we couldn’t talk about climate justice and climate change...

'Do No Harm' bill could do more harm than good, Guam doctors warn
Guam's health care leaders discuss Bill 82-38 at a press conference held June 27, 2025, at Hyatt Regency Guam. Photo by Jann Furukawa/Pacific Island Times Guam's medical community has warned that a bill proposing to replace the arbitration system...

Guam Boonie Stompers June-September schedule
REMINDER! We no longer meet at Chamorro Village. We meet at the trailhead. Every Saturday, Guam Boonie Stompers offers public hikes to a variety of destinations such as beaches, snorkeling sites, waterfalls, mountains, caves, latte sites, and...

Box jellyfish warning issued
The Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources has issued a box jellyfish warning for July 16-20, part of what officials say is the busiest season for the stinging marine animals. "They show up every month, and it's...

Park staff keeping an eye on weather conditions
PORT ANGELES — The temporary fireworks stands popping up in parking lots and empty lots on the Olympic Peninsula are a sign for most people that the Fourth of July is almost here. For Jeff Bortner, Olympic National Park’s interagency fire...

Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands in 'very dire' condition: officials
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold Palacios reportedly said in February he was optimistic about federal aid. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is in "very dire" fiscal condition, its government told the...

GUAM’S BEST BODIES TAKE TO THE STAGE
By Karisma Tupaz The 2025 NPC Guam National Bodybuilding Championship brought together Guam’s top athletes for a night of intense competition, dedication, and community. Strength, discipline, and spirit were on full display as competitors...

9 breathtaking beaches on Guam
Gun Beach (The Guam Guide) Guam is a beautiful island with some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. From the calm waters of Tumon Bay to the rugged coastline of Ritidian Point, there is a beach for everyone on Guam. So come and explore...

Guam EPA warns of 8 polluted beaches
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that eight beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 43 samples taken by Guam EPA on June 19, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...

LETTER: CHamoru-only, CHamoru first. Period.
The question of who should decide Guam's political future is not just a legal or political issue. It is a matter of justice, dignity and historical truth. CHamorus were the original inhabitants of this island—its first stewards, its first people....