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OPINION: Anthropology, humanities at UOG recover the voices of Micronesia
(This is the third of a series of essays on the unique contributions of the humanities program at the University of Guam to the island and the wider Pacific region.) Every semester, when we begin a new course on the peoples of the Pacific, we ask...

Container farm sprouts hope for Guam's food security woes
A 40-foot shipping container in Dededo is growing what its operators believe could help solve Guam’s food security challenges: fresh lettuce harvested hours before reaching consumers’ tables and sold well below imported prices. Sunny Grow Inc.,...

UN-Sahara: Micronesia Reiterates Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative
Micronesia reaffirmed, on Tuesday in New York, its support for the Autonomy Initiative presented by Morocco in order to resolve the regional dispute over the Sahara. “Micronesia reaffirms its principled support for Morocco’s Autonomy proposal” as...

Pakistan has no trade with 11 countries, govt tells parliament
The federal government has informed parliament that Pakistan currently has no trade relations with 11 countries across the world. The official list, submitted to lawmakers, includes India and Israel, along with several other nations with which...
Corporate Giving – October 2025
Matson Navigation Co. has given a $165,000 in-kind shipping commitment to the University of Guam. The contribution will support the transport of equipment and furnishings for four new campus buildings — the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Student Success Center,...

$500M 'Fix in Six' to hold outreach events at Micronesia Mall, Agana Shopping Center, Guam Museum
The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is expanding its public outreach for its $500 million Typhoon Mawar disaster recovery program, "Fix in Six." Here are public outreach events in October: Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...
Micronesia calls for Climate urgency, Oceans Protection and global justice at…
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Wesley W. Simina used his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly last week to demand urgent climate action, stronger protections for oceans, and meaningful reform of the UN Security...

Business Spotlight: La Jolla Dental Studio continues to deliver ‘life-changing smile transformations’
La Jolla Dental Studio has been caring for patients in and around La Jolla for decades, with an emphasis on a compassionate approach that alleviates common anxieties that often accompany going to the dentist. Dr. Tiki Lam, who decided to become a...

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health
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New business include Bank of Guam, Japanese home goods, AI consulting and Thai food
BY SKYLER OBISPO Journal Staff Daiso, the affordable Japanese household goods retail store, hosted a grand opening at its new location inside the Guam Premier Outlets on Sept. 27. Donovan Paulino, director of Daiso Mid-Pacific, said at the...
PM’s luxury holiday destination revealed with surprise twist after week-long media embargo
After a stringent week-long media blackout, it has been revealed that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to the Micronesian nation of Palau with his wife-to-be Jodie Hayden for a low-key getaway. Last Sunday Anthony Albanese and his fiancé...

Guam, CNMI and Micronesia: Collateral damage of federal shutdown
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure In Washington, a government shutdown is often framed as political theater. But on Guam and across Micronesia, it translates into missed meals, delayed medical care and strained trust in U.S. commitments. A mother...

Tokenisation: The new buzzword in finance
By Amol Agrawal, The writer teaches at the National Institute of Securities Markets French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr in 1849 wrote that “the more things change, the more they remain the same”. In a way, he summed up much of human...

IHG Business Rewards Earn Double Points & Up To 10 Elite Night Credits October 1 – August 31, 2026 (Book By March 4)
IHG has a new offer out for its IHG Business Rewards members who book meetings, events, and stays on behalf of others through August 31, 2026.You can earn double points and 2 elite night credits for every $3K in spent if you register for this...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban
At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...

Bank of Guam® announces 2025-2026 APIA scholars- Bank of Guam cohort, awarding $50,000 to five students
Hagåtña, Guam – Bank of Guam is proud to announce the 2025–2026, APIA Scholars - Bank of Guam Cohort, marking another milestone in the Bank’s long-standing commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders from Guam and the Micronesia...

Oil leaks from WWII Japan shipwreck in Micronesia, emergency declared
This file photo taken in October 2004 shows a Japanese merchant ship sunken off Dublon Island in Micronesia's Chuuk State. (Kyodo) MANILA (Kyodo) -- Oil has leaked from a Japanese ship sunk in Micronesia's Chuuk Lagoon during World War II,...

Business Briefs: AK Guam names new executives; Bank of Guam announces APIA scholars: SBDC Saipan workshop for CNMI veterans
Atkins Kroll appoints new department heads Atkins Kroll, Inc. Guam announced two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its strategy to shape the future of mobility in Guam and Saipan. Alex Jones has been appointed commercial director. Jones...

OPINION Tydingco: Cultivating connectivity, aviation as Micronesia's lifeline
As Micronesia seeks to rebuild its tourism economy, aligning aviation with regional strategy is no longer optional—it is essential. When the Pacific Asia Travel Association, PATA, Micronesia Chapter gathers in Yap from Oct. 19 to 21, the...

USCGC Oliver Henry conducts Operation Rematau patrol, deterring threats in Micronesia
SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam Sept. 22, from a patrol blending maritime law enforcement and border security with community support, proving once again that strong partnerships and persistent...