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...

PM Manele Highlights Solomon Islands’ Leadership in Ocean Governance at Bloomberg Global Forum

New York, USA, Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today participated in a high-level roundtable discussion at the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, emphasizing the country’s progress in advancing...

Opening remarks from SPC's Director-General at the 14th Conference of the Pacific Community, Friday 17 October 2025

Theme – Pasifiki: Rooted in Heritage, Honouring the Past, United for a Resilient Future Your Royal Highness, The Crown Prince Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister Responsible for His Majesty's Armed Forces. Mr Vice President of the Federated...

Former Fiji PM convicted

A MAN arrested in a Fiji drug bust with links to Chinese organised crime has been identified as Lagomarsino Bales, son of Palau Senate President, Hokkons Baules. Also arrested was Ginna Mukunghoa Choi of the Federated States of Micronesia who was...

Military water, treatment, lawsuit mulled over Yigo water contamination

A request for the military to divert water to residents, grant-funded home treatment, and a possible class action lawsuit are being weighed as 1,112 Yigo households cope with being unable to drink or cook with water coming out of their tap due to...

Military water, home treatment lawsuit mulled as Yigo residents cope with water contamination

A request for the military to divert water to residents, grant-funded home treatment, and a possible class action lawsuit are being weighed as 1,112 Yigo households cope with being unable to cook or drink water coming out of their tap due to...

'Enriching cultural experiences': Guam to host first international dance festival on Dec. 6-7 but registration closing soon

Guam will be hosting its first international dance festival on Dec. 6 and 7, a regional showcase and competition celebrating cultural heritage, creative expression, and artistic excellence. Registration is now being accepted online at...

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,...

Governor Gutierrez’s Letter to the People of Guam

Håfa Adai, my dear people of Guam, I write this letter, prompted by the recent article written by John Ananich and published on the Kandit website, as well as by the many messages I’ve received in recent weeks urging that I enter the 2026...

'No Kings' rally postponed due to weather

A "No Kings" rally that was supposed to be held today is postponed due to the weather. Guam was expected to lead the nation in kicking off the "No Kings" rally with an event at Micronesia Mall intersection from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The weather...

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...

Monkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity

This is an ABC podcast. Pilot Pleasure to have you on board this morning. It should be a pretty smooth ride down. James Nokise It's early Saturday morning and I'm sitting crammed inside an eight-seater plane with the side door open so we can get...

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...

Top military leaders to attend meeting

Details were not made available, but hundreds of top U.S. military leaders, from generals to admirals, were scheduled to gather Tuesday in Virginia (Wednesday on Guam) for an unprecedented meeting called by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, which...

Letters to the Editor | October 18, 2025

Leadership and our sugar industry The recent FTA Town Hall meeting in Ba exposed not only the tragic state of our sugar industry but also the dismal quality of leadership. The heated exchange between Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh and respected...

Israel Faces Increasing International Isolation Amid European Delusion

Several countries over the weekend changed the address on the websites for their general consulate in Israel to say “Palestine.” The British consulate in Jerusalem, located in the historically Arab and controversial Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, was...

Military buildup faces community pushback at defense forum

Military officials defended Guam's strategic defense buildup against pointed community criticism during the inaugural Guam Defense Forum Wednesday, as residents questioned environmental impacts and transparency while officials emphasized regional...

HIV 'national crisis' in Fiji - assistant health minister

selective focus of negative and positive hiv blood sample test on red background Photo: Copyright: lightfieldstudios Fiji's assistant health minister says the country may record more than 3000 HIV cases by the end of the year. The country declared...

Community Events: Mall-0-Ween at MicroMall; Splash&Dash at Ypao Beach; Ridge to Reef in Cross Island; Share seeds and stories at UOG; Japan fest in Tumon

Halloween costume contest at Micronesia Mall The Micronesia Mall will host its annual Mall-o-ween costume contest on Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Micronesia Mall Center Court, during an afternoon event filled with DJ entertainment,...

The world's smallest capital city with only 3 buildings and no residents

Surrounded by dense jungle and rolling hills on the picturesque island in the Pacific Ocean lies a capital city unlike any other in the world. Ngerulmud stands as the capital of the Micronesian island nation of Palau, but is home to no bustling...