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It’s time for a US Indo-Pacific reset
Asia Times
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July 10, 2025
As the recent struggle to pass a budget for the US government illustrates, yet again, the immutable reality of limited fiscal resources, it’s time to reconsider America’s vital national interests in the Indo-Pacific and maintain a laser-like focus...
OPINION Tani: Local community participation needed in reviving Guam’s tourism industry
Pacific Daily News
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It has been 30 years since I was first assigned to Guam in October 1995 as part of the team that built the Fish Eye Underwater Observatory, a new venture born out of the collapse of Japan’s so-called “bubble economy,” an era marked by...
NBA’S POTTER, WIFE SPREAD FAITH ON GUAM
GSPN
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June 24, 2025
By Nick Akimoto The Potters are a dedicated duo. From improving at their respective sports, to committing themselves to the service of others, their dedication has brought them many opportunities. Now, that dedication has brought them to Guam,...
UPDATED Officials: 'Stay alert' in line with 'heightened threat environment' in US after Iran strikes
Pacific Daily News
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While there is currently no imminent threat to Guam, residents are being asked to "stay alert" and "report any suspicious activity" in line with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's advisory on Sunday of a "heightened threat environment in...
GHS/OCD: 'Stay alert' in line with 'heightened threat environment' in US after Iran strikes
Pacific Daily News
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While there is currently no imminent threat to Guam, residents are being asked to "stay alert" and "report any suspicious activity" to local law enforcement in line with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's advisory on Sunday of a...
NWS: Tropical Depression 02W no threat to Guam, wet weather expected
Pacific Daily News
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The National Weather Service said Tropical Depression 02W doesn't pose a threat to Guam as it is far north and away from the area, but residents can expect wet weather this weekend and next week. The tropical disturbance near the northern...
Expert: 'Great potential' for black pepper as Guam's export product
Pacific Daily News
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A visiting agronomy researcher on Saturday told farmers and other residents at a forum that black pepper, often called the “king of spice,” has a “great potential” to become an export product for Guam. The University of Guam’s Cooperative...
OPINION Lotz: Journey into Guam's caves
Pacific Daily News
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Continuing our exploration of our island, today we shall take a glimpse at caves. We have a wealth of unique hidden features literally just below the surface of our island. Caves are located in the limestone geology of the island, which means the...
Guam's business tax hike in effect for seven years, with nothing to show for it
The Pacific Island Times
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June 12, 2025
Business leaders made a case for BPT rollback during a public hearing held by Sen. Chris Duenas' finance and government operations committee on June 9, 2025. The business privilege tax increase, which was intended to be a six-month stopgap measure...
LETTER: Missile attack on Guam
Pacific Daily News
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In the current global political situation, where no day can be sure of what the future will bring, being prepared for the worst-case scenario is a necessity for some areas, among which is Guam, a U.S. territory located in the Pacific. As a...
Census: Guam farms grow by 319, sales value up by 60% in 5 years
Pacific Daily News
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Guam saw its number of farms grow from 264 in 2018 to 583 in 2023, while the sales value went up by 60% or from $3.842 million to $6.162 million in five years, based on the newly released Census of Agriculture. In five years, the island saw 319...
Israel launches fresh strikes as US reportedly moves B-2 bombers to Guam
The Guardian
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June 21, 2025
US military moving B-2 bombers from mainland US to Guam - reportThe US military is moving B-2 bombers from mainland US to the Pacific island of Guam, two US officials told Reuters on Saturday. The New York Times further reports that the bombers,...
Iran launches drones towards Israel as US reportedly moves B-2 bombers to Guam
The Guardian
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June 21, 2025
US military moving B-2 bombers from mainland US to Guam - reportThe US military is moving B-2 bombers from mainland US to the Pacific island of Guam, two US officials told Reuters on Saturday. The New York Times further reports that the bombers,...
NAR President on island, shares his confidence in Guam RPAC
The Guam Daily Post
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NAR President on island, shares his confidence in Guam RPAC == By Jolene Toves jolene@postguam.com Traveling to this side of the world, Kevin Sears, the newly installed president of the National Association of Realtors, made the decision months...
UH West Oʻahu campus proposed gateway for Google’s $1B global fiber system
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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July 9, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutes The University of Hawaiʻi is taking a major step toward enhancing the state’s digital future with a proposed ground lease that will allow Google to construct cable landing stations on the UH West Oʻahu campus. This facility...
Naval Base Guam opens gates to public for July 4 celebration
The Guam Daily Post
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U.S. Naval Base Guam will welcome the public to its annual Freedom Rocks festival on July 4 without requiring military identification or visitor passes, continuing a tradition that base officials say strengthens bonds between military personnel...
$20M FEMA funding for Guam schools delayed over paused paperwork
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Department of Education has so far not signed the documents needed to unlock some $20 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief funds for Typhoon Mawar recovery, delaying the construction of a temporary campus for...
LETTER Ship happens: Maybe it’s time to privatize Port of Guam
Pacific Daily News
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For those that remember, “ship my pants” was a creative, humorous way Kmart tackled online free shipping. In all seriousness, the Port Authority of Guam has long stood as the gateway to our island’s economy, handling over 90% of incoming goods and...
Ship Happens: Maybe It’s Time to Privatize the Port of Guam
Kandit News Group
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June 18, 2025
Charlie Hermosa By Charlie Hermosa for Kandit News & Views For those that remember, “ship my pants” was a creative and humorous way Kmart tackled online free shipping. In all seriousness, the Port Authority of Guam has long stood as the gateway to...
Box jellyfish warning issued
The Guam Daily Post
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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...