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Vulnerable Countries Deserve Full Statehood as Sea Levels Rise
Both existing international law and the ongoing imperative to counter injustice and preserve human dignity demand full and enduring statehood for countries that stand to lose much or all of their land territory beneath rising seas, says a new...

Who should have the authority to hire and fire Oʻahu's police chief?
Should the Honolulu Police Commission have the authority to hire and fire the chief of the Honolulu Police Department? That question has become increasingly important over the last few weeks as Chief Joe Logan’s tenure with HPD comes to an end....

MLSC to hold legal outreach on Tinian, Kagman, Rota
THE Marianas Office of Micronesian Legal Services Corp. will conduct outreach on Tinian today, Wednesday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MLSC will also be in Kagman on Thursday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kagman Community Center. On...

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Tang, Longona shine in Triple J 5K Bubble Color Run
PONY Tang and Taliana Longona took the spotlight in colorful fashion on Saturday as they finished first overall in their respective divisions of the Triple J 5K Bubble Color Run at American Memorial Park. It was the perfect day for a run as...

Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison
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MATSON PUBLISHES 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) About Matson Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX ) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous...

6 Surprising Reality TV Bombshells From Survivor's Parvati Shallow's Gripping Memoir
Parvati Shallow, Survivor legend and reality TV competitor, has pulled back the curtain on her life in the spotlight, sharing some incredible behind-the-scenes secrets about her appearances on screen in her new book, Nice Girls Don't Win....

Petersham Art Center opens scratchboard exhibit
PETERSHAM – The Petersham Art Center is hosting a reception this Sunday as part of scratchboard artist Joe Smith’s first solo exhibition. The opening reception on Sunday, July 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Art Center, located at 8 North St....
Pacific Mini Games: Tahiti's gold rush continues with two days to go
Deotille Videau, 16, during a medal presentation after winning her seventh gold medal for Tahiti. Photo: ONOC / The Reporters Academy Tahiti's Salome De Barthez de Marmorieres claimed the first gold of day seven of the Pacific Mini Games on Monday...

LETTER: CHamoru-only, CHamoru first. Period.
The question of who should decide Guam's political future is not just a legal or political issue. It is a matter of justice, dignity and historical truth. CHamorus were the original inhabitants of this island—its first stewards, its first people....

Parvati Shallow Reveals Truth Behind Her Surprising Divorce
In the game of Survivor, romance often takes a backseat to strategy and survival. But for some former castaways, love found its way post-show, igniting new narratives off the island. Enter Parvati Shallow, a legend of the game whose journey took a...

Republic of Singapore Navy divers visit U.S. Coast Guard, strengthen maritime security ties
SANTA RITA, Guam – Divers from the Republic of Singapore Navy, embarked on the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme (73), visited U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam on June 11 to discuss operations, share challenges, and tour the...

Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?
In the tiny South Pacific nation of just over 10,000 people, one in three citizens has already entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. Tuvalu is classified as being extremely...

Black pepper as potential crop for Guam?
The University of Guam is looking to introduce black pepper cultivation to local farmers as a potential specialty export crop, drawing inspiration from successful operations in neighboring Micronesian islands. UOG and the Guam Department of...

LETTER: CHamoru-only is flat-out wrong
(Later this week, I’ll share a companion letter offering the opposing perspective.) Some believe that only CHamorus should vote on Guam’s political status. The argument is rooted in history: CHamorus were never given a say when Guam was taken by...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 5: The Solomon Islands Prevent a Second Tonga Double
KOROR (Palau) - The competition was fierce at Stop 5 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2, with almost every match-up proving to be a close contest. The Tongan teams came out strong once again at stop five, looking to...

USCGC Oliver Henry crew completes successful patrol, strengthens maritime security while deepening partnerships
SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to homeport in Guam on June 16 after a 22-day local patrol and training evaluation, reinforcing maritime security, upholding federal laws, and fostering community partnerships in...

LETTER: Pacific Mission Aviation celebrates 50 years of service
This year, Pacific Mission Aviation celebrates 50 years of service in Micronesia, with headquarters on Guam and mission statements in Pohnpei, Yap, Palau and the Philippines. In January 1956, Rev. Edmund Kalau and his wife Elisabeth began their...
Guam’s decolonisation efforts face new hurdles amid Iran military action fallout
Guam’s push for United Nations recognition of its decolonisation efforts has gained momentum with recent amendments to its resolution, but the territory faces significant challenges ahead as it seeks approval for a visiting mission from the Trump...