Guam’s push for downwinders hits another roadblock; PARS mulls lawsuit

A fresh try to have Guam residents compensated after being exposed to radioactive fallout from decades ago has hit another brick wall, this time in a vain attempt to insert a provision on military financial support for Guam’s “downwinders.” Robert...

ROK Navy marks 30th training visit to Guam with Korean War tribute

The Republic of Korea Navy Cruise Training Task Group 2025 arrived Thursday for its milestone 30th visit to Guam, bringing 400 personnel including Naval Academy midshipmen for four days of activities that honor Korean War veterans and strengthen...

Guam Senator Shelly Calvo honored by Filipino community 

Lulu Beano, Chuchi Villar and Cris Ledesma Cory Navarro, Lynn Bautista, Rufina Gelston and Menchu Arandilla Rufina Gelston, Lynn Bautista, Sen. Shelly Calvo, Gale Salazar, Mitzi Gill and Jenny Ortega Ana Ledesma, Tess Velasco, Ronnel Ybnez,...

Navy launches housing initiative to support service members, their families on Guam

The U.S. Navy, working with Joint Region Marianas, has announced the start of a new housing initiative to ensure service members and their families are provided sufficient homes while stationed on Guam. With an increased number of service members...

LETTER: Guam deserves better than missed opportunities in DC

Thursday morning, as our island was reeling from the shocking political assassination of Charlie Kirk, I turned my attention to the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which the U.S. House of Representatives had just...

Local firm moving to acquire Guam Premier Outlets

The Guam Premier Outlets could be sold by year’s end, with local firm EC Development moving to purchase the shopping center through a subsidiary. “We’ve entered into a purchase agreement and are moving towards that goal. We intend to close this...

Guam softball players get valuable training in Japan

Women’s softball is huge in Japan as our northern neighbors are one of two powerhouses on the world stage along with Team USA. Some of Guam’s young players had the grand opportunity to train and learn from world-class level coaches and programs in...

Guam Legal Services Corporation Disability Law Center braces for possible budget cuts amid federal shifts

“Right now, it’s unknown whether we’re going to be cut or not going to be cut, but we’ve been instructed by the feds, at least with one program, to budget at 33% of our current funding amount. So, we are cutting programs–I mean, there’s no other...

Navy Picks 10 Firms for $15B IDIQ Guam Construction Contract

The U.S. Navy selected 10 contractors to compete for work under a $15-billion indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity multiple-award construction contract Sept. 10, and separately selected five firms for another $1.5-billion IDIQ contract covering...

Guam Police Department seeking community's help for information related to death last year

Guam Green Growth start Sustainable September with proclamation highlighting partnerships for the SDGs

Meanwhile, UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Director Austin Shelton, Ph.D., emphasized that sustainability has always been part of the way island communities lived and interacted with each other, “For 4,000 years, sustainability...

Pokwang, handa na para kanyang concert sa Guam

Showbiz News Mapapanood ng live sa Guam ang Kapuso star na si Pokwang! Nakalipad na papuntang Guam ang Kapuso star na si Pokwang. Ipinakita ng Sparkle na si Pokwang ay umalis na ng bansa para sa kanyang concert kasama sina Pooh at Chad Kinis. Saad...

GPA presses feds: powering Guam, protecting America

Benavente said local ratepayers can’t shoulder the cost alone—urging the Department of Defense and other federal partners to step up. GPA points to the new Ukudu Power Plant, and hundreds of megawatts of renewable projects, as proof that Guam is...

Guam hospital gets a lifesaver; $40M rescue fund bill now at governor's desk after high drama subsides

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Guam senators on Thursday passed Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s proposal to appropriate $40 million to Guam Memorial Hospital, drawing on the general fund for urgent facility repairs and debt payments. After a series...

Pacific Center for Island Security: “Guam is being treated like a petri dish" as missile defense plans go forward

“Guam is being treated like a petri dish. If you can remember back to doing experiments in biology and in science, Guam is being treated like a petri dish for this Enhanced Integrated Air Missile Defense System,” said Dr. Underwood. “You can tell...

Wabi-sabi Paper Picnic on Guam Sept. 14: Matcha Treats+Studio Time+Stationery Gifts

(Illustration courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Dates: September 14, 2025 Location: Dear Tree Art Café Wabi-sabi Paper Picnic Matcha Treats + Studio Time + Stationery Gifts September 14th } 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM At the Dear Tree Art Café

Guam Medical Association: Declare GMH emergency, fix electrical panel with $100M ARP funds

The Guam Medical Association, the island's largest medical organization, is pushing for Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero to declare a state of emergency at Guam Memorial Hospital and put up federal American Rescue Plan funds to fix GMH's electrical system....

Guam disability services facing potential major budget cuts from federal changes

The Guam Developmental Disabilities Council heard warnings Wednesday that critical legal and advocacy services for people with disabilities could face severe funding reductions, with some programs potentially cut by more than half. During the...

New program is aimed to boost Guam small contractors

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero says more businesses in construction means more jobs for local residents, while Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio calls the program another example of the good that can happen when Adelup, Washington, and private industry come...

Don Don Donki Guam celebrates anime, cosplay, gaming with RECON 2025 on Saturday

Don Don Donki Guam is hosting its RECON 2025, a community celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture on Saturday. The Sept. 13 event will be from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Don Don Donki basement area. Fans and families can look forward to a...