The Japanese way: Academy in Guam offers same curriculum, textbooks as Japan

(Photo courtesy of The Japanese International Academy of Guam) Due to their proximity, Japan and Guam share a close connection. Guam is only a three-hour flight away and draws thousands of tourists from Japan each year. In 2019 alone, 687,566 visitors from …

'Guam is good' while crisis looms

"Guam is good, but we will not stop until it is better," Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said in her annual State of the Island Address Wednesday night, while also acknowledging a looming financial crisis if federal funding is significantly cut. The …

Don Don Donki unveils Guam-focused shopping experience with major store refresh

Don Don Donki Guam is launching a comprehensive store refresh on Saturday, marking the culmination of months of planning focused on creating a more localized shopping experience tailored specifically to the island's needs, according to a press release …

'Beacon of hope in a time of crisis': Guam marks American Red Cross Month

Guam joins the rest of the nation in celebrating March as American Red Cross Month, honoring those whose mission is to provide compassionate assistance to communities in need when a typhoon, earthquake, fire and other disasters strike. "Celebrate all …

CHamoru culture and resilience on full display at Guam Congress building

In celebration of Mes CHamoru, symbols of CHamoru culture, from proas to latte stones line the entrance, lawn, and main hall, reflecting the strength of our people as we continue to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic and Typhoon Mawar.

Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority to hire employees to administer $500M disaster recovery funds

BREAKING NEWS: FIRST FEDERAL INDICTMENT OF THE YEAR FILED TODAY IN GUAM

The federal government today has secured its first criminal indictment of 2025, according to the U.S. court system’s archive of cases filed in the Guam federal court. The indictment is sealed, meaning the public cannot access information on whom the …

LETTER: Do we want a smart, strong, powerful, or wise leader on Guam?

In today’s fast-paced world, the question of leadership is more pressing than ever. As we face global challenges and societal shifts, it’s essential to reflect on the kind of leaders we need. Should we prioritize intelligence, strength, power, or wisdom? …

University of Guam’s BBQ Bootcamp returns with CHamoru cuisine focus

The bootcamp will be part lecture, part hands-on, with participants learning how to salt, season, and shred the pork, properly hang and dry the meat for tinala’ katne, and ensure food safety in all stages of preparation. 

Conflicting guidance on ARP payouts creates confusion at Guam education department

Conflicting guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the disbursement of federal funds under a Covid-era law is creating a wrinkle in local efforts to solve the funding crisis troubling Guam’s education …