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USS George Washington crew members stop on Guam to ‘resupply, rest and recharge’
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit on Aug. 17, 2025. (Michelle Tucker/U.S. Navy) The USS George Washington and its strike group recently pulled into Guam for a much-needed break after several...
Guam magicians to headline at Magic Castle in Hollywood
Pacific Daily News
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Magicians Nabil Murday and Meesha Wong, the duo from Guam’s Biba Magic Theater, have been invited to perform on the main stage at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, a coveted honor in the global magic community. Their weeklong run at the...
Engineer donates thousands of shells collected in Guam, other places to UOG Biorepository
Pacific Daily News
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In his teen years, Warren B. Carah spent his after-school hours searching for shells in Tumon Bay and other beaches with his friends. His family relocated to Guam in 1960 to 1964 due to his father's service as an officer in the U.S. military. Some...
Guam’s Fish Eye Marine Park invests in renovations to elevate visitor experience
Marianas Variety
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PITI, Guam (Special Advertising Feature) — Since opening its doors in 1996, Fish Eye Marine Park has become a beloved landmark for both Guam residents and international visitors. Known for its one-of-a-kind Underwater Observatory, the park has...
LETTER: Thank you Tony Roma's for years of business on Guam, budget sessions continue
Pacific Daily News
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The fiscal year 2026 budget sessions continue. While it may not satisfy every lawmaker, I am confident our government will survive and we move forward. As usual, the hearings featured spirited debate on what should or shouldn’t be funded. One...
Guam passengers welcome not having to remove shoes during regular TSA checks
Pacific Daily News
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Travelers Ken and Melissa Villo, returning with their children from Japan, had a much easier time passing through airport security than usual. “There’s not much of a difference now, but it’s much faster,” Ken Villo said. This streamlined...
Joel Mekler | Medicare Moments: Traveling this summer? Remember these critical Medicare considerations
New Castle News - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
Whether you’re driving, flying, or sailing the seas, it’s important to be prepared with Medicare. •Does Medicare cover international travel? Traveling abroad from the United States requires careful planning, especially for those with pre-existing...
GVB plans to be on the road again – this time to Manila; Visa reveals what Filipino travelers seek in destinations
Marianas Business Journal
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The Guam Visitors Bureau will head to the Philippines in September for the ONEKLIK-GTBA’s Travel Sale Expo 2025, taking place from Sept. 26 to 28 at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall in Manila. GHRA recently hosted a lunch to discuss Guam's...
Guam's Sage Cruz climbs to #1 in nation's jiu-jitsu rankings
Pacific Daily News
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What began as humble training sessions at Atos Guam has grown into one of the most inspiring stories in youth combat sports. Young brothers Sage and Luck Cruz, who first stepped on the mats under the guidance of professors Mike Carbullido and...
GMH fiscal problems worsen, Guam Cancer Trust Fund could be fully funded
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Memorial Hospital officials on Sunday night said GMH currently owes its vendors $25.6 million, including outstanding payments to a firm supplying travel nurses, and just recently saw a record number of patients waiting in the emergency room...
Carrier strike group reaffirming Guam's strategic role in Pacific
The Guam Daily Post
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The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group's arrival in Guam and Saipan on Saturday underscored the island's critical position as a strategic hub in the Western Pacific, with naval leaders emphasizing Guam's importance for maintaining security...
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office hosting beach cleanup on Aug. 30
Pacific Daily News
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The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Guam is hosting its 25th annual beach cleanup at Ypao Beach on Aug. 30. The Taiwan Youth Ambassador Group will be joining the event, bringing their energy and enthusiasm to support environmental...
Page 12 - GVB positions Guam as premier education travel destination in Japan
The Guam Daily Post
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Seeing an increase in potential for educational tourism growth on Guam, the Guam Visitors Bureau is positioning the island as a premier destination for Japanese tourists specifically student groups through targeted forums and partnerships. GVB...
Guam’s parks are overgrown - and the law says they shouldn’t be
The Guam Daily Post
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For an island that sells itself on clean beaches, manicured parks, and family-friendly recreation, Guam’s public spaces tell a different story: grass waist-high in playgrounds, ballfields gone to seed, walkways narrowed by weeds. Photos show...
GVB offers free shuttle service to Tumon Night Market from Ypao Beach
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Visitors Bureau is offering free shuttle service to the Tumon Night Market every Sunday offering convenient transportation for both visitors and locals. Shuttle service is available from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Sunday from Gov....
Coastal funding cuts expected
The Guam Daily Post
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The coastal management community has benefited from "almost unprecedented" federal funding levels in recent years, but those days are ending with significant cuts expected ahead, a national expert is warning planners at Guam's 10th Assembly of...
GVB provides tourism recovery updates to membership
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Visitors Bureau held its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, providing updates to its members on tourism recovery efforts, market performance, air incentive plans and sustainable tourism practices. The Bureau's president and CEO...
Tourism is on life support, it’s time to act
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam’s economy is not in recovery mode. We are not in the “let’s wait and see” phase. We are in the intensive care unit, on life support. The time for triage is long past and the question now is whether we make it through the night. Guam has long...
Guam politicians can’t do math
The Guam Daily Post
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How can we justify a 300% increase in the cost of operations of a government during a time of economic slowdown? Over the past 10 years, the economy of Guam has been in a slow decline, during which the budget for government and Guam has increased...
Sustainable tourism and airline incentives discussed at GVB membership meeting
Marianas Business Journal
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BY SKYLER OBISPO Journal Staff Sustainable tourism, airline incentives, and the current state and future of the industry on Guam were all topics discussed at the Guam Visitors Bureau membership meeting held on Aug. 14. “Guam has long been a two...