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Arts community faces uncertainty under new tax credit funding system | CloseUp
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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July 6, 2025
Arts community faces uncertainty under new tax credit funding system | CloseUp WELCOME BACK TO CLOSE UP NEW HAMPSHIRE’S VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY IS TRYING TO NAVIGATE WHAT COMES NEXT. FOLLOWING MAJOR CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE OF HOW THE STATE...
Best case scenario: Coral will be impacted by projected unprecedented acidification of waters around main Hawaiian islands
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 16, 2025
Ocean waters around the globe are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and other marine life. Acidification of waters around the main Hawaiian Islands is expected to follow suit; however, a new...
OPINION McNinch: Trump is your daddy, too
Pacific Daily News
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Last week, I mentioned that the NATO secretary general happily called President Trump “Daddy” at the recent summit meeting. I then gave a few examples from the media on the various battles President Trump has been fighting. I mentioned that I wear...
Naval Base Guam resumes Trusted Traveler Program
Pacific Daily News
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The U.S. Naval Base Guam has resumed the revised base access procedures, referred to by the Department of Defense as "Trusted Traveler." The program was suspended on June 14, following the increase of Force Protection level to Bravo and enhanced...
LETTER: Raising costs without improving performance is not a formula for success at the Port of Guam
Pacific Daily News
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There is no denying the Port Authority of Guam stands as a critical artery of commerce and logistics for our island and a strategic lifeline for national defense, which has also been highlighted by the Port general manager and the director of the...
Advanced manufacturing leader chosen as Guam builds workforce for historic military buildup
The Guam Daily Post
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The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America has selected a seasoned manufacturing executive to spearhead the establishment of Guam's first advanced manufacturing facility, marking a critical step in preparing the island for...
Guam one of the first to hear Maoli's new music live at Saturday concert
Pacific Daily News
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Maoli, the headliner for part four of Hafaloha’s Concert Series, returns to Guam after headlining part one in July 2024, and the artist is debuting songs from their new album, “Last Sip of Summer." “We just released a new album, so we’ll be...
Guam nuclear radiation survivors ‘heartbroken’ over exclusion from compensation bill
Asia Pacific Report
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July 4, 2025
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist People on Guam are “disappointed” and “heartbroken” that radiation exposure compensation is not being extended to them, says the president of the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors (PARS),...
Olympic gold medalist Yui Susaki visits Guam for July 10-12 wrestling clinic
Pacific Daily News
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Guam's grappling enthusiasts are in for a great treat as Yui Susaki, an Olympic gold and bronze medalist in women’s wrestling, arrives on the island to share her expertise. Susaki will conduct a wrestling clinic on July 10 to 12, offering sessions...
Island leaders see US Senate AI vote as an opportunity to position Guam as Pacific hub
The Guam Daily Post
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The U.S. Senate's overwhelming 99-1 vote to remove a proposed artificial intelligence moratorium from federal legislation has sparked optimism among Guam leaders, who see an opportunity to position the island as a Pacific AI hub while developing...
The Wailers in Guam July 19
The Guam Daily Post
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The legendary reggae band, The Wailers, are set to perform for the first time on the island. Described as a rare breed of musicians, each who have left their mark on the music industry with “their culture-defining music, embodying the spirit of...
The Wailers to keep Guam grooving to reggae music on July 19
Pacific Daily News
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Get ready Guam to feel the rhythm of the islands with The Wailers, one of reggae's most prolific bands, which will be performing live on Saturday, July 19, at Ypao Beach Park. It was the legendary Bob Marley's band. Born in the heart of Jamaica,...
Palau dominates Guam 8–1 to capture Baseball Gold at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau stormed past Guam with a commanding 8–1 win in the gold medal game of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games baseball tournament, capping off a dramatic final with a dominant seventh-inning performance and strong pitching in front of a...
Electronic Books are back at Guam’s public library
KUAM
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July 8, 2025
“We know our community loves to read and we’re excited to bring back the convenience and accessibility of eBooks,” said Angie Taitague, acting Director of GPLS. “This isn’t just a digital bookshelf; it’s a gateway to a world of stories, knowledge,...
Guam leaders mark Organic Act’s 75th anniversary, stress unfinished business
The Guam Daily Post
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Government of Guam officials on Tuesday announced a series of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Organic Act of Guam, launching the “Lumåla’ I Estoria-ta – History Comes Alive" celebration. The events will run through August, with...
Guam’s Chloe Santos tops ‘unbeatable senior’ for weightlifting gold at Palau Mini Games
The Guam Daily Post
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Chloe Santos, 23, entered the 12th Pacific Games in Koror, Palau, confidently and eagerly, prepared to show her island and the region how much she had improved since past competitions. And she did. On Wednesday, while competing in the women’s...
Ocean explorer connects Guam community to deep-sea wonders during museum event
The Guam Daily Post
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Amanda Dedicatoria described towering hydrothermal vents rising from the ocean floor like underwater skyscrapers. Just hours before hosting the Guam Museum’s second Ocean Nights event on June 27, the Guam-based science writer reflected on her...
All-male art exhibit will be on display at Guam Museum until August 12
KUAM
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In the heart of Hagatna, a new energy fills the Guam Museum Cafe Gallery — one that’s raw, reflective, and distinctly male. Inetnon Lalahi, which translates to “A Gathering Of Men,” is guam’s first-ever all-male art exhibition.
Teaching and learning in the age of AI: Guam rewriting its education system
The Pacific Island Times
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July 6, 2025
When Arleen Suplido teaches her eighth graders about personal finance, she doesn’t just hand them a worksheet. She walks them through real-world scenarios: budgeting salaries, weighing student loan debt and comparing education levels to lifetime...
Guam kicks off celebrations for 75th anniversary of Organic Act, which granted US citizenship to island residents
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s history changed with the signing of the Organic Act of Guam on Aug. 1, 1950, granting U.S. citizenship to residents of Guam at the time and their descendants, and its 75th anniversary will be celebrated in various ways on the island. On...