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Fire at Guam hospital fans the flames of budget debate and buck-passing
The Pacific Island Times
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August 20, 2025
Fire broke out at Guam Memorial Hospital on Aug. 19. Contributed photo As Guam Memorial Hospital resumed normal operations on Wednesday following power fluctuations that led to an electrical fire, government leaders pointed their fingers at one...
Guam Customs Officers complete NOAA training to combat illegal seafood trade
KUAM
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August 18, 2025
Martina Sagapolu, Assistant Director for NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, Pacific Islands Division, emphasized the critical importance of collaborative efforts with territorial partners, like the MITF, in the fight against IUU Fishing and the...
University of Guam extends fall registration deadline to August 29
KUAM
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August 21, 2025
“One good thing about this event–everything is in one centralized location and it's for all new or continuing students. The services we have are advisment, registration, financial aid, bursars, and even our nurses' office is located there,” said...
SBA 2026 National Small Business Week awards open for nominations
America's Small Business Network
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominations must be submitted by 7 a.m. ET on Dec. 8, 2025, through the SBA’s official award page. National Small...
Brockbank: Federal CZM appropriations flat for FY26, Guam urged to stretch dollars
Marianas Business Journal
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BY SKYLER OBISPO Journal Staff Dereck Brockbank, executive director of the Coastal States Organization said that annual congressional appropriations for coastal zone management remained level for fiscal year 2025 from last year, and will likely...
Jin Air to increase Guam-Busan route flights in the coming months
Marianas Business Journal
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Korean Low-Cost Carrier Jin Air will continue its daily flights on the Guam-Busan route into 2026, according to AeroRoutes. Jin Air Boeing 737-800. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Jin Air previously planned four weekly flights from Dec. 5 to March...
FedEx launches intelligent AI-powered customs solutions in APAC to streamline global trade
Value Chain Asia
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August 21, 2025
Singapore, Aug 14, 2025 — Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, today recently launched two AI-powered tools — Customs AI and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code Lookup Feature...
AG speaks to Guam Contractors Association on self-defense laws
Pacific Daily News
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Attorney General Douglas Moylan continued his community outreach to share about Guam’s castle doctrine and self-defense laws with the Guam Contractors Association during its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Moylan spoke to members of the association...
Voting for Pika's Best of Guam starts Friday
Pacific Daily News
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Voting for this year’s Pika’s Best of Guam starts Friday, Aug. 22, and will continue until Sept. 19. Year after year, Pika’s Best of Guam grows in recognition identifying Guam’s best of the best. In 2024, we saw another record-breaking number of...
Nominations Open for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
Small Business Trends
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, shining a spotlight on America’s 36 million small businesses. Encompassing 99% of all U.S. businesses and...
LETTER: Guam Chamber of Commerce stands firm on BPT reduction
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Chamber of Commerce stands aligned with other business organizations in strongly supporting the reduction of the Business Privilege Tax (BPT) to 4%. This effort, coupled with the responsible reduction of government spending, represents a...
LETTER: Rainbows for All Children Guam celebrates 21 years at Wettengel
Pacific Daily News
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(This is part of a series of personal essays from those working with or touched by the work of Rainbows for All Children, a nonprofit evidence-based peer support group that fosters emotional healing among children grieving a loss from a life...
National Security Threat? Pacific Island Politician Who Took Money From Chinese Companies Now Works in Trump Admin
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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August 20, 2025
Chinese nationals have entered the U.S. through a strategically vulnerable Pacific Islands territory, and a former politician who took campaign contributions from China-based companies now helps oversee that territory in the Trump administration....
CNMI LT. GOVERNOR WAS A GUAM BASKETBALL STAR
GSPN
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August 20, 2025
By Patrick Lujan Guam basketball history now sits in the second highest political position in our neighboring CNMI. Former Guam national player Dennis Mendiola was recently elevated to the position of Lt. Governor after the unforeseen passing of...
High school students can sign up for Junior Achievement of Guam's 'Company of the Year' program
Pacific Daily News
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High school students with a passion for business are encouraged to join the Junior Achievement of Guam's 2025-26 "Company of the Year" program which starts in two weeks. The program provides students a unique opportunity to develop their own...
Guam’s parks are overgrown - and the law says they shouldn’t be
The Guam Daily Post
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For an island that sells itself on clean beaches, manicured parks, and family-friendly recreation, Guam’s public spaces tell a different story: grass waist-high in playgrounds, ballfields gone to seed, walkways narrowed by weeds. Photos show...
Next military exercise follows hot on the heels of REFORPAC; Guam company awarded MilCon contract
Marianas Business Journal
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Pacific Vanguard is due to begin on Aug 24 and will see ships from the naval forces of the United States, Japan, Korea and Australia converge on the waters off Guam. Ships taking part in Pacific Vanguard 2024 The exercise is due to continue until...
Nominate A Small Business For 2026 SBA Award
The San Antonio Observer - Texas
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, recognizing the impact of America’s 36 million small businesses. These enterprises make up 99% of all U.S. businesses,...
GVB asking tourism businesses to renew, join membership
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Visitors Bureau is asking local tourism businesses, especially optional tour operators, to become GVB members or renew their membership ahead of a major promotional push in Korea set to launch in the coming weeks. With Korean independent...
U.S. Small Business Administration Opens Nominations For 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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August 19, 2025
SBA News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, Aug. 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million...