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Guam launches 1st criminal justice program for high school students
Pacific Daily News
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Just in time for the new school year, Guam on Wednesday launched its first criminal justice program for high school students. The new law enforcement career pathway for high school students is being piloted at Tiyan High School, starting with 20...
Women's U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Malaysia Bag First Win By Beating Guam 2-0
Bernama
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August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Under-20 (U-20) women's team secured their first victory in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers after beating Guam 2-0 in their final Group F match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium,...
UOG CHamoru Studies students can get $2,000 through new scholarship
Pacific Daily News
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The University of Guam and the Young Men’s League of Guam have established the Andrew T. Laguaña Scholarship to support UOG students pursuing CHamoru Studies. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded beginning in Fañomnåkan...
Youth ambassadors to visit Marshall Islands, Hawaii, Guam
Taipei Times
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August 11, 2025
A group of 40 Taiwanese students aged 18 to 35 is to visit the Marshall Islands, Hawaii and Guam later this month, as part of an annual government-funded youth ambassadorship program, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said today. Department...
GPD: One-to-one aide arrested for allegedly assaulting special education student at GW High School
Pacific Daily News
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Police on Tuesday arrested a one-to-one aide for allegedly assaulting and restraining a special education student on Aug. 8 at George Washington High School. Michael Hocog II was arrested for multiple charges, according to the Guam Police...
Guam exemption sought from a federal visa bond pilot program
The Guam Daily Post
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On Aug. 20, the U.S. Department of State is set to launch a pilot program requiring certain B-1 and B-2 visa applicants to post a $15,000 refundable bond. The program according to Sen. Jesse Lujan, could have negative impacts on Guam's efforts to...
Lujan asks 2 US senators for NDAA amendment to help reduce airfare for Guam, CNMI
Pacific Daily News
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Sen. Jesse Lujan asked two U.S. senators to introduce an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, to help reduce airfare for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lujan, in letters to Sens....
40 Taiwanese youth ambassadors to visit Marshall Islands, Hawaii, Guam
Focus Taiwan
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August 12, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 12 (CNA) A group of 40 Taiwanese students aged 18 to 35 will visit the Marshall Islands, Hawaii and Guam later this month, as part of an annual government-funded youth ambassadorship program, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)...
Catholic schools begin strategic planning
The Guam Daily Post
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The island's Catholic schools have begun steps to tailor strategic plans for each school and a broader plan for the Catholic Schools Office, according to a press release Thursday from the Archdiocese of Agana. The comprehensive strategic planning...
Stingrays bag trophy, experience in Seoul
The Guam Daily Post
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U14 Roster Madison Atoigue Emily Duenas Aya Fejeran Mackenzie Flores Madison Flores Kiera Franco Kina Jose Matilde Matsumiya Riley Roberto Winona Valencia U16 roster Madeleine Ada Teia Ada-Vibar Jillian De Castro Kenadie Paulino Suri Sanchez Zoe...
Moylan confirms reelection bid, says no nuclear reactor plans for Guam
Pacific Daily News
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Republican Del. James Moylan said he will seek a third term as Guam’s delegate to Congress, making him the first to confirm a bid for the seat in the 2026 election. He also clarified that his office is not aware of any military plans to bring...
‘Make every moment count’: Boxer to represent FSM, Guam in New York
Pacific Daily News
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Jake Albert, 26, an amateur boxer born on Guam, has started a GoFundMe campaign for $3,000 to represent the Federated States of Micronesia in an amateur boxing match in New York. The match is scheduled for Sept. 20 and is hosted by the historical...
The Turkmenistan U17 women's team will play against Thailand and Nepal in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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August 11, 2025
The national teams of Thailand and Nepal were drawn as opponents of the Turkmen football players following the draw held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) for the qualifying tournament of the 10th Asian Cup among teams of girls under 17 years old, the...
The Fiery Mania of Dijon’s “Baby”
The New Yorker
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August 16, 2025
Dijon Duenas has one of those voices that’s meant for televised singing competitions and gospel choirs, swooning ballads and achy slow jams. It preens and jilts, wails and whimpers, often stretching and straining into strange, improbable...
Correcting 'historical injustice:' Archaeological riches whisked away in 1900s finally returning to Guam, CNMI
The Pacific Island Times
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August 11, 2025
Lt Gov. Tenorio leads Guam at Bishop Museum at Hornbostel Collection return ceremony in Hawaii on Aug. 9, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor By Pacific Island Times News Staff Archaeological treasures from Guam and the Northern...
Sex offender gets 3 years for unreported travel to Guam, Palau, Philippines
Pacific Daily News
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A convicted sex offender from Wisconsin on Monday was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for failing to report international travel to Palau and the Philippines, in violation of federal sex offender registration laws. Kyle James Derus, 39,...
Back to School safety tips from the Guam Police Department
The Guam Daily Post
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When August rolls around, students throughout the island will begin transitioning from summer break activities, while parents and guardians start to create shopping lists for back-to-school supplies. There will be many things to consider. But from...
Malaysia end AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with win over Guam
The Malaysian Star
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August 11, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia ended their AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in Group F with a 2-0 victory over Guam on Sunday (Aug 10). After the demoralising 0-16 defeat against Japan on Friday (Aug 8), Cameron Ng’s girls found a...
Malaysia U-20 women’s team beats Guam 2-0 in Asian Cup qualifiers
The Sun Daily
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August 11, 2025
MALAYSIA’s Under-20 women’s team claimed their first victory in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Guam. The match took place at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. This win helped ease the disappointment...
Guam looks into U.S plans of requiring up to $15K deposit for some tourist, business visas
Island Times
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August 8, 2025
HAGATNA (GUAM PACIFIC DAILY NEWS) —Guam, through its visitors’ bureau and economic development agency, is now looking into the potential impacts of the U.S government’s plans to require bonds of up to US$15,000 for some tourist and business visas...