Guam Politics Newswire

The race for dominance: Guam and Micronesia caught in shifting balance of power

Guam and the entire Micronesian region are experiencing a shift in the global balance of power, with Pacific countries caught in the midst of shifting dynamics. Dr. Gonzaga Puas, director of the Pohnpei-based Micronesian Institute of Research and …

Guam's high court denies senator's motion to dismiss own appeal in Sunshine Act case

The Supreme Court of the Guam has denied Sen. Telo Taitague's motion to dismiss her own appeal in the Sunshine Reform Act case filed against her last year by former Sen. Thomas Fisher.  Taitague argued that she is entitled to immunity from answering …

127th Philippine Independence Day: Here are events on Guam to mark the occasion

From a flag-raising ceremony to an evening ball and traditional Filipino dance performances, there are multiple events to help celebrate the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence this week on Guam, where a large portion of the population are …

We Did Involve the Legislature, But Senator Barnett Didn’t Show Up

[Editor’s note: The following is an op-ed responding to one by Chris Barnett’s Bring $500M Proposal Before Legislature for Proper Scrutiny, Input from the People, which we published last week. Today’s response was sent to us by Tyler Matanane, public …

37th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair: Kånta yan Baila, Celebrate the Harmony of Micronesia

LEE: Régine Biscoe Lee, Guam Visitors Bureau president, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 37th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair, "Kånta yan Baila, Celebrate the Harmony of Micronesia," at Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park in …

Delegate says Guam Medicaid, SNAP benefits won't be reduced

Unless it's a case that involves fraud, waste or abuse, Guam Del. James Moylan said Medicaid and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients on Guam will get their full benefit payments. "It's clear to our office and to …

Which political status would be best for Guam?

Shieh finalist and JFK student body President Dina Soriano was inspired to 'do better'

Editor’s note: In this seventh article of a multipart series, the Post shares the story of Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Award finalist Dina Soriano - John F. Kennedy High School student body president and member of the National Honor Society. Soriano is a …

New Legislature Is Regressing Guam’s Much-Needed, Death-Stopping Medical Reform Agenda

David Lubofsky and his late son, Asher Dean By David Lubofksy for Kandit News & Views GUAM HAS THE HIGHEST MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE IN THE USA, IF NOT THE FREE WORLD. These issues are on the shoulders of Dr. Shieh and Dr. Berg, among others who fought …

Guam Energy Strategies to assist 100% renewable energy goal by 2045

A major initiative aimed at informing Guam’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future is now officially operating under a new name: Guam Energy Strategies (formerly known as Guam100). Funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s …

Representatives from Guam, CNMI work together on conservation goals

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Island Conservation Lab and the Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources hosted representatives from the CNMI Department of Fish and Wildlife for a two …

Ravankhah unexpectedly named Iran U23 head coach

TEHRAN – Iran’s long search for a new head coach is finally over, with former Havadar football team head coach Omid Ravankhah appointed as the Iran U23 national team head coach. Last month, Havadar were relegated from the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf …

Governor criticizes veto override of what she calls ‘inorganic’ bill, backs native-only plebiscite by 2026, 2028

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero on Friday said a bill to fine agency heads $250 a month for turning in documents late to the public auditor encroaches on her powers and may violate the Organic Act of Guam, after senators overrode her veto of the measure. The …

Secretary of the Army set to visit Guam

Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, a new Trump White House pick, will come to Guam next month, ahead of plans for about 2,300 soldiers, civilians and dependents on move to the island to run the planned missile defense system. Driscoll shared the plans …

Fraud, fake parts, and bribes: Sentencing for Hansen Helicopters president and CEO continues next week

Sentencing for Hansen Helicopters President and CEO John D. Walker will continue next week, following expert witness testimony and newly introduced documents during Friday’s hearing in District Court of Guam. Walker appeared before Chief Judge Frances …

How We Can Restore Coral Reefs

Credit - Jay Clue The ocean may be nature’s single greatest gift to humanity. It provides about half of the oxygen we breathe, feeds billions of people, supports countless jobs in every corner of the globe, and absorbs more carbon dioxide than anything …

Guam celebrates Micronesian culture

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The 37th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair brings together Micronesia’s diverse cultures during a weekend packed with island food, music, traditional dance, artisan crafts, and thrilling sporting events. The island fair, …

Historic partnership unites Guam, CNMI conservation efforts for first time

The University of Guam and local conservation agencies have achieved a milestone in regional environmental protection by hosting the first-ever collaborative workshop between Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands wildlife officials to …

Samoa Court to give election date

The Mariana Islands are experiencing an accelerated transition from the dry to the wet season, with meteorologists warning residents to prepare for a more active weather pattern that includes thunderstorms, heavier rainfall and potential flooding. …

🇨🇦 Now launched: G7 Canada – The Kananaskis Summit

Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Resilient leadership in uncertain times – G7 Canada: The Kananaskis Summit explores the next phase of collective action • With Canada as host, …

Updated Links: Weiner Team on London Times Radio, US Main Street Radio; Op-Eds on Marijuana, College Cost, Trump Fatigue

Updated press release with the correct links WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Appears on London Times Radio, Silk and Joe; Spring Interns Publish Successful Op-Eds on Marijuana Warnings, College …

Trump Taps Musk to “Rebuild Government from the Ground Up,” Says One Tech Insider

BALTIMORE, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a newly surfaced public briefing, bestselling author and tech analyst James Altucher reveals what he calls a “massive transfer of control” inside the federal government — one that began on Day One of …

U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions

Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone: What Facts are Saying FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In keeping with his July 2024 campaign promise to restore the travel ban and refugee admission into the United States upon …

COMMUNITY SECURITY SERVICE BOLSTERS DEFENSES IN RESPONSE TO ELEVATED THREAT WARNING FROM DHS/FBI

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish Security Organization Calls for Community Training Amid Federal Alert on Elevated Threats to Israeli and Jewish Communities In response to the recent Public Service …

4Kira4Dads 'Dads Got Something to Say' Capitol Hill Advocacy Days Spotlighting Fathers’ Role in Maternal Health Movement

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Father’s Day and in service of its mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, 4Kira4Moms proudly announces the 4Kira4Dads ”Dads Got Something to Say” Advocacy Days, …

Policy Pathways Launches 'Uncounted': A National Civilian-Driven In-Custody Death Reporting Database

Accountability Begins With A Count. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step toward justice and transparency in the American criminal legal system, Policy Pathways, Inc., has launched Uncounted—the …

‘Smishing’ Scam Targeting NYC Drivers With Fake DMV Texts Prompts Legal Warnings

Fake DMV texts are scamming NYC drivers with threats about unpaid tickets. Officials warn: don’t click links, verify through DMV, and report to the FTC. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new wave of text message …

Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 20 of America's Comeback Led by President Trump

Washington, DC, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/06/06/week-20-week-20-of-americas-comeback-led-by-president-trump/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an …

NCLA Asks Sixth Circuit to Revive Suit Over Dept. of Education’s Illegal Student Loan Payment Pause

Washington, DC, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an opening brief today asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to reverse a district court’s dismissal, for lack of standing, of our Mackinac Center for …

Saudi Arabia Activates World's Largest AI Fleet to Monitor Roads During Hajj

State-of-the-art vehicles scan and monitor road conditions in real time, securing key routes to the holy sites MECCA, MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In preparation for this year's Hajj season, the Saudi Roads General …

USDA Designates Cibus’ Herbicide Tolerance Canola Trait HT2 as Not Regulated Under USDA’s Biotechnology Regulations

SAN DIEGO, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS) (the “Company”), a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies, announced today that its most recent trait for its herbicide …

MADD Canada Adds Two Victims’ Names to The Quebec Provincial Memorial in Quebec City

QUEBEC CITY, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Families, friends, and community members will gather today at MADD Canada’s Quebec Provincial Memorial in Quebec City to remember and honour the innocent lives lost in crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and…

MADD Canada ajoute les noms de deux victimes à l’œuvre commémorative du Québec

QUÉBEC, 06 juin 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Les familles, les amis et les membres de la communauté se rassembleront aujourd'hui à l’œuvre commémorative de MADD Canada (Les mères contre l’alcool au volant) à Québec en hommage à des vies innocentes perdues …

HIRE Coalition Launches National Awareness Campaign to Address Unfavorable ERC Provisions in Current Tax Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The HIRE Coalition, a national alliance of tax professionals and small business advocates, has launched a campaign to raise awareness around recent legislative provisions related …

Commanding the Future: How SFA Is Advancing U.S. Space Strategy and Global Economic Power

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of intensifying strategic competition and rapid technological transformation, space has emerged as the new frontier of power, security, and economic opportunity. The …

New Global BRAINS Index Reveals Which Countries Are Most Ready for AI in Education

New BRAINS Index ranks 80 countries on student AI readiness. Estonia, Singapore, and Finland lead. Is your education system keeping up? CAMBRIDGE, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The race to prepare students for an AI- …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs an Economy of Action, Not Endless Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Ukraine’s credit rating at "Ca" with a stable outlook. The report highlights the long-term consequences of the war for the country’s economy …

Good Dad Act Committee Marks 100th Meeting Amid Growing National Momentum for Fathers' Rights

National committee celebrates 100 weekly meetings as Good Dad Act gains traction in 5 states with legal experts, judges, and fathers uniting for change MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Tuesday, the Good Dad Act Committee …