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Guam's 'unsung martial arts hero' among victims of San Diego plane crash
The Guam Daily Post
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Dominic Damian, a 41-year-old software engineer and accomplished jiujitsu black belt from Guam, was among six people killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning, May 22. The Cessna 550 crashed into the...
Guam faces setbacks in UN decolonization efforts under Trump administration
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam's push for a United Nations visiting mission to advance its decolonization efforts has hit a roadblock under the Trump administration, with U.S. officials claiming no record of previous approval granted during the Biden presidency. Melvin Won...
No King’s protest in Guam demands protection of democracy and equal rights
RNZ
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June 16, 2025
Demonstrators in Dededo, Guam, holding signs with various messages during the 2025 No King's rally. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Naina Rao Chanting under the midday sun and holding signs that read 'No Kings in America' and 'In Solidarity with Los...
Guam EPA warns of 7 polluted beaches
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that seven beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 43 samples taken by Guam EPA on June 5, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...
Guam celebrates Micronesian culture
The Pacific Island Times
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June 6, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The 37th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair brings together Micronesia’s diverse cultures during a weekend packed with island food, music, traditional dance, artisan crafts, and thrilling sporting events. The...
OPINION Lotz: Learn about Guam's historic war-time remains, memorials
Pacific Daily News
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World War II certainly left its mark on our island that is permanently with us. A significant portion of this legacy is from the Liberation of Guam. Scattered islandwide are remnants of this bitter fighting. Start your WWII journey discovering the...
Stealthy Trio Of B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor & F-35 ‘Roar & Soar’ Over White House Post Successful Iran Bombing
The Eurasian Times
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July 5, 2025
The Fourth of July, known as American Independence Day, was celebrated this year with a flyover by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over the White House, accompanied by America’s cutting-edge fifth-generation stealth fighters. US President Donald...
LETTER: Tourism perspectives from Korea
Pacific Daily News
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Why have Koreans stopped traveling to Guam? 70% say it’s the exchange rate. Currency isn’t talked about enough when it comes to tourism despite it being, from our perspective in Korea, by far the main reason Koreans have stopped visiting. Over the...
Navy secretary gives Guam, region 5-year exemption from DoD explosives safety regulations
Pacific Daily News
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Military safety regulations that deal with everything from storage of hazardous materials to screening for unexploded ordnance will no longer apply to numerous projects on Guam and around the Pacific, according to a memo from the head of the Navy....
Force Protection level raised to Bravo; Trusted Traveler Program suspended at Naval Base Guam
KUAM
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June 14, 2025
Naval Base Guam and all installations under Joint Region Marianas have raised their Force Protection Condition (FPCON) level from Alpha to Bravo as a precautionary measure. While there is no known specific threat to Guam or the region, this change...
The tiny tropical US territory with one of the best beaches in the world
The Mirror US
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June 13, 2025
If you're looking for your next vacation destination, the tiny U.S.-owned island of Guam boasts the best beaches in the world, with crystal blue waters and a unique culture. Known as a "hidden gem" in the Pacific, the island nation of Guam is...
Military in Guam Elevates Threat Level, Says There Is No Specific Threat
Kandit News Group
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June 14, 2025
Graphic taken from Defense Logistics Agency website Joint Region Marianas, the military command run from Guam and that covers our region, has announced the elevation of the Force Protection Condition to Bravo in Guam, according to this public post...
Joint Region Marianas raises Force Protection Condition, Naval Base suspends Trusted Traveler Program
Pacific Daily News
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Joint Region Marianas, including all installations across Guam, has raised its Force Protection Condition (FPCON) level from Alpha to Bravo as a precautionary measure, JRM announced in a post Saturday. JRM said that the adjustment is part of "our...
Destination Guam: Meeting the demand for personalized service
The Pacific Island Times
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June 13, 2025
By Jeffrey Tomas Marchesseault Today’s lightning-fast online technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to customize travel plans. Likewise, service providers at every link in the hospitality chain can use corresponding digital assistants...
GVB hosts 'Guam Day' at Hanwha Eagles Baseball Stadium in Korea
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Visitors Bureau Korea hosted “Guam Day” on June 4, at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark, home of the South Korean professional baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles, welcoming nearly 20,000 spectators and captivating them with the island’s unique...
Yokai take over Guam Museum in hauntingly beautiful exhibit
The Pacific Island Times
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June 13, 2025
Japanese folklore creatures known as yokai have arrived in Guam—not in spirit, but through centuries-old scrolls, intricate prints and rare artifacts as part of the new Yokai Parade exhibition at the Guam Museum. The show, a collaboration between...
GVB promotes Guam during baseball game in South Korea
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Visitors Bureau Korea hosted Guam Day on June 4 at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark, home of South Korea’s professional baseball team, the Hanwha Eagles, welcoming nearly 20,000 spectators. The event took place during a sold-out game between...
Pika's Best of Guam 2025: Nominations open today
Pacific Daily News
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Today is one of the most wonderful times of the year—it’s the start of the nomination season for the Pacific Daily News’ Pika’s Best of Guam 2025. Nominations run through July 16, so get ready with your list and check it twice. Your response has...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and FSM Yap Visitors Bureau Release Key Insights from International Visitor Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 9, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has released its latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) report...
3 Chinese nationals indicted in NMI arrested on Guam
Marianas Variety
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The United States Courthouse in Gualo Rai, Saipan. Photo by Bryan Manabat THREE Chinese nationals — indicted alongside several others in October 2022 in the District Court for the NMI — have been arrested on Guam. In Criminal Case 22-00014,...