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NMI kids ready to represent at Guam Jiu Jitsu tourney
Some of the members of Team Trench Tech Purebred Saipan, who will be competing in the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament this Saturday, pose for a group photo at the Trench Tech gym. Contributed photo THIRTEEN young athletes from TrenchTech Purebred...

India to face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek
The India U17 women’s team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 7,...

India To Face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers In Bishkek
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7 (IANS) India have been drawn with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House here on Thursday.The draw saw 27 teams...

Sports News | India to Face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek
New Delhi [Ind], August 7 (ANI): The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur,...

Guam EPA warns of 10 polluted beaches
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that 10 beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 43 samples taken by Guam EPA on July 31, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...

Iran Starts AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on High
Maryam Dini netted a brace in the 14th and 29th minutes and Asal Ghajarian scored the third goal in the added time. Iran will play Guam on Friday, while Japan meet Malaysia. The Group F competition is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from...

Malaysia fall 0-3 to Iran in AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifier
THE national Under-20 (U-20) women’s football squad began their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign on the wrong foot after falling 0-3 to Iran in a Group F match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, yesterday. Iran’s three goals came...

Guam Cal Ripken All Stars to compete in 8U world series
Guam Cal Ripken All Stars are in Ocala, Florida competing in 2025 Cal Ripken 8U Machine Pitch World Series. The team of 15 young players are representing the island and competing against eight other teams. Guam’s first game is 11 a.m. Aug. 2...

LETTER: Support for Guam's tourism, plus local travelers
The Guam Visitors Bureau is urgently requesting an additional $11 million in funding to continue its airline incentive program that tourism officials say are vital to our island’s post-pandemic economic recovery. I support this effort. Tourism is...

OPINION McNinch: 75th anniversary of the Guam Organic Act, Part II
On Aug. 1, Guam celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Organic Act. There were nice events held on the grounds of the Guam Congress Building. In the afternoon, there was a panel that discussed various views on topics related to the Organic Act. In...

Judges recuse from corruption case involving Guam Civil Defense employees
A corruption case brought against five current and former employees of the Guam Office of Civil Defense is on its third judge, after two judges assigned to the case disqualified themselves, court records show. Guam Civil Defense staffers Patrick...

U20 women set to kick off qualifying campaign
FOOTBALL – BAHRAIN’S under-20 women’s football national team kick off their campaign today in the qualifiers for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The Bahrainis are in Group G of qualifying along with Jordan, Northern Mariana Islands, and...

Guam welcomes 75 new US citizens as part of Organic Act celebrations
Some 75 new U.S. citizens took their oath of allegiance at the Guam Congress Building on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 as the island celebrated 75 years since the Organic Act of Guam conferred U.S. citizenship to local residents and their descendants. New...
M'sia Fall 0-3 To Iran In AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The national Under-20 (U-20) women’s football squad began their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign on the wrong foot after falling 0-3 to Iran in a Group F match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium...

Women entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for the ElevateHer Pitch Program, win $5,000
The ElevateHer Pitch Program is back with an opportunity that could help women entrepreneurs take their business ideas and growth to new heights with a chance to win funding, exposure and mentorship while also connecting with fellow entrepreneurs...

Criminal justice high school program targets Guam's future police force
BY PAULY SUBA Journal Staff Guam Police Department and the Guam Department of Education officially launched a new criminal justice pilot program at Tiyan High School aimed at preparing students for careers in law enforcement. It's an initiative...

Filamore Palomo Alcon and his canvas called Guam
Filamore Palomo Alcon knew the power of beginnings. Born on Jan. 13, 1952, Fil grew up in Piti. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and left the service nine years later and joined the University of Guam’s Fine Arts program. Along with fellow...

SABLAN ENDS COLLEGE CAREER, MAY CONTINUE WITH TEAM GUAM
By Patrick Lujan After a silver medal performance in Palau’s Pacific Mini Games a month ago, Guam women’s softball 1st baseman Giana Sablan is heading toward a new course in life. Sablan started playing tee ball since she was 8 years old, helped...

Keeping Guam connected, now and into the future
As our island works to rebuild its tourism industry, the Guam Visitors Bureau’s proposed legislative appropriation of $11 million in additional airline incentives should be seen not as some perfunctory cash advance, but as a strategic investment...

UFC 320 Pereira V. Ankalaev 2: Two Women's Bouts Announced As Card Showcases Depth
The highly anticipated UFC 320 event continues to build excitement as the promotion officially announced two compelling women’s bouts that will strengthen an already loaded October card. The Las Vegas spectacular, scheduled for October 4th at the...