'Delusional religiosity': The Pacific's response to Charlie Kirk's assassination

Charlie Kirk pictured in US President Donald Trump's swearing in ceremony earlier this year. Photo: ANDREW HARNIK / AFP The public assassination of American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk earlier this month sent shockwaves throughout the...

Mother, children detained by ICE at Millennium Park Sunday held at O’Hare with other families: ‘We never imagined’

Dasha Ramirez, 8, and her little brother were playing with the water at the Crown Fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park when federal agents approached their parents on a sunny Sunday afternoon. She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was...

Senators override governor's veto of Guam's 2026 budget bill

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The 38th Guam Legislature on Monday voted 11-4 to override Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s veto of the 2026 budget bill, which rolls back the business privilege tax—the main source of friction between the Republican-led...

Guam Kitchen: BBQing fish the Chamorro way

(Photo courtesy of Guampedia) Fish was the primary protein source for ancient Chamorros. Chamorro men and women were expert fishermen. The sea surrounding the island was said to be teeming with fish, so much so that according to the account of...

Guam Kitchen: Making cheesy sausage breakfast burritos

(Photo by Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Annette Merfalen/Annie’s Chamorro Kitchen) “My name is Annie. Food and I get along so well! Cooking and baking are more than a hobby for me – they’re a passion. I come from the beautiful island of Guam, U.S.A. The...

Guam Department of Labor celebrates National Employ Older Workers Week

“Our Administration continues to look toward our manåmko’ not just for guidance, but for their strong experience and institutional knowledge. Many of them have strong skills in industries that are critical to Guam’s economy, such as education,...

GDOE hosting special education parent symposium on Oct. 4

Parents of students with disabilities are invited to attend the Guam Department of Education's Special Education Parent Symposium on Saturday. The Oct. 4 symposium will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Guam in Tumon. This year's...

Fanachu Famalao’an 2025 ‘In Bloom’ event inspires women to balance family, career and self-care

Women across generations came together last Friday at the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce Fanachu Famalao’an 2025 “In Bloom” event, where stories of motherhood, resilience and professional growth highlighted the shared journey of women striving...

VIDEO: A virtual journey to Inalåhan, Guam

(Photo courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Stroll through the culturally rich village roads of the south or take a dip in the island’s most well-known natural pool – all from the comfort of your screen! The village was officially established in 1680...

Todu Guam Foundation partners with vitamin angels to provide free vitamins for women in need

Guam 4-H is ready to grow

Today’s youth are growing up in a world that’s changing faster than ever - from rapid advancements in technology to sudden shifts in the workforce to global challenges like pandemics and climate change. The question that looms large for parents...

Apatang urges DHS to include Philippines in Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang is asking U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to include the Philippines on the list of countries eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. The program has been a priority of Guam Gov. Lourdes...

OPINION: Future is bright for Guam, region with history graduates

(This is the second 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.) I teach history at the University of Guam. Our program is small but vital. My...

G3 Kupu graduate reflects on experience, 'working towards a better Guam'

The Guam Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps (G3CC) celebrated the graduation of its fifth cohort of students and while the day brought pride to the graduates, for Eyana Pereda, the class-elected speaker, the environmental training program was a...

Guaman Leads Women’s Cross Country With Top-5 Finish

The women's cross country team delivered another strong performance over the weekend, highlighted by sophomore Alison Guaman's top-5 finish. Guaman crossed the line in 18:46.20 to secure 5th place overall, pacing a solid team effort across the...

Teacher training pushes cooperative learning

The Guam Department of Education is hosting two trainings to foster collaboration and equity in classrooms, according to a press release from GDOE. The professional development trainings offered by the GDOE Division of Curriculum and Instruction...

UOG sees 645 new enrollees

While the University of Guam is advancing on multiple fronts, from new facilities and research initiatives to major philanthropic support, leaders at last week's UOG Board of Regents meeting acknowledged persistent challenges with student...

Guam mourns former FSM president

Urusemal, a native of Woleai in Yap, dedicated his life to public service, education, and nation-building. He served as the sixth president of the FSM from 2003 to 2007, remembered as a statesman of integrity, humility, and quiet strength who...

LETTER: Tyranny was real—don't cheapen its meaning

As someone who has served in the Guam Legislature and as Ricky’s partner in a life dedicated to public service, I know well that partisanship and principle often lead to passionate political disagreements. In those days, we argued fiercely over...

Filipino cultural school draws families seeking heritage connection

Three weeks into the new session, Eskwelahang Munti ng Guam buzzes with students eager to connect with their Filipino roots through language, dance and tradition. The program, which translates to "small school," resumed classes Sept. 6 after a...