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Legislative Education Chair to host first town hall of 2025-2026 school year
The Guam Daily Post
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Senator Vincent Borja, the legislative chair on Education will host an Education and Back-to-School Town Hall to engage parents, teachers, students and other stakeholders on critical issues the Guam Department of Education is faced with as the new...
Army Corps shifts to concrete seawall for Hagåtña erosion project
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has changed course on its plan to protect a critical stretch of Marine Corps Drive in East Hagåtña, moving from a rock revetment to a precast concrete seawall after discovering the massive stones needed for the...
Survey: Guam's dog population remains steady at 60K
Pacific Daily News
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Results from a survey on Guam's dog and cat population show the total number of dogs on island over the past decade has remained steady at approximately 60,000. This is according to the 2025 Dog and Cat Population Survey done by the Guam...
GCC students can try out for UOG varsity sports on Sept. 2
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Community College students can try out for University of Guam varsity sports on Sept. 2. According to a flyer from UOG, GCC students must be full-time which is 12 credits minimum with a 2.00 grade point average. For freshmen students they...
Alaska Carrier is Latest to Suspend Transport of EVs Due to Fire Risk
The Maritime Executive
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Fire concerns and the potential for toxic, runaway fires spurred by lithium-ion batteries continue to weigh heavily on the shipping industry. Lynden’s Alaska Marine Lines has become the latest carrier to report it will no longer ship electric...
Hotpot, malatang, bubble tea: Chinese dining chains expand abroad to win over global palates
KrASIA
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August 22, 2025
When people migrate, food follows, and new flavors emerge. Documentaries often portray this as one of the core engines of culinary exchange. Historically, one of the most transformative food migrations occurred during the Age of Discovery: the...
NUWC Division, Keyport engineer saves Navy money through innovative solutions
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 22, 2025
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport Mechanical Engineer Bryant Veach is driving innovation and cost savings by leveraging 3D printing, laser engraving and laser cutting capabilities at the command’s Keyport Innovation Center to create...
HRRA defends mission amid budget scrutiny while pushing forward with cultural projects
The Guam Daily Post
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The Hagåtña Restoration and Redevelopment Authority is defending its relevance and mission after facing criticism during recent budget deliberations, with officials highlighting ongoing projects despite operating with a skeletal staff. Sen. Shelly...
Why In The World Does United Airlines Fly To Guam?
Simple Flying
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August 22, 2025
United Airlines is a major United States-based airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The airline was first formed in the late 1920s after several popular airlines, such as Varney Air Lines, merged. This makes United Airlines the oldest...
Heavy rains prompt flood advisory as new weather system moves through Guam
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam residents are being urged to exercise caution while traveling this morning as the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory effective until 9 a.m. due to excessive rainfall across the island. The Guam Weather Forecast Office reported...
Wayfarer TV: Local investors, global hoteliers headline AHICE, Japan’s leading hotel conference
Wayfarer
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August 22, 2025
The second annual AHICE Far East Asia Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) is back in Tokyo on September 4 with a speaker line-up that features Japan’s leading investors alongside local and global hoteliers. Headlining the speaker...
Animal advocate group: Guam needs to fix 6K dogs a year to cut stray population
The Pacific Island Times
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August 22, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Humane World for Animals has recommended increasing annual sterilizations of dogs from the current 4,000 to at least 6,000 per year to reach Guam's target of 85 percent sterilization by 2035, the threshold...
Skål Club of Guam awards scholarships to support Hotel Nikko employees’ professional development
The Guam Daily Post
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The Skål Club of Guam has awarded two $500 scholarships to Hotel Nikko Guam employees, reinforcing its commitment to the growth and professional development of Guam’s tourism and hospitality workforce. According to its website, Skål International...
Yona mother's son competes for national title while representing Guam's resilient spirit
The Guam Daily Post
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A 2-year-old with ties to Guam is making waves in a national competition that celebrates remarkable children while supporting a worthy cause. Zayden Clark, son of Yona native and active-duty service member Anaica Cruz, is ranked in the top 10 of...
AHICE Far East Asia: Local investors, global hoteliers headline Japan’s leading hotel investment conference
Hotel Management
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August 22, 2025
The second annual AHICE Far East Asia Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) is back in Tokyo on September 4 with a speaker line-up that features Japan’s leading investors alongside local and global hoteliers. Headlining the speaker...
CNMI struggles to keep air service afloat amid flight cuts and competition with Guam
The Pacific Island Times
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August 21, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Saipan – The Northern Mariana Islands is facing flight service uncertainties due to a web of factors, just as the destination was starting to recover from the post-pandemic doldrums. The oversupply of seats for...
Sen. Lujan requests federal funding for PBS Guam
Pacific Daily News
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Sen. Jesse Lujan has formally appealed to federal leaders for urgent funding to sustain the operations of PBS Guam (KGTF), the island’s sole public television station. He sent separate letters to Sen. Lisa Murkowski, chair of the Senate...
Guam to compete against Philippines in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam’s men’s national basketball team will face Philippines in 2027 World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. The team just recently competed in the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where they made an historic first appearance and...
Guam Education Board opens superintendent search, seeks legal opinion on applicant eligibility
Pacific Daily News
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The search for a new Guam Department of Education superintendent officially began Tuesday night as the Guam Education Board voted to open applications on Aug. 25 and close them by Sept. 19. The board also moved to seek a formal legal opinion on...
Ilonggo Cruz hails Guam’s FIBA Asia Cup breakthrough
Panay News
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August 21, 2025
MANILA – Fresh from his Finals MVP run in the PBA, Jericho Cruz found another milestone to be proud of — this time while playing for Guam in the just-concluded FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Ilonggo guard was instrumental in giving...