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AK Saipan launches ‘Corolla Miles That Matter’ social media campaign
(Special Advertising Feature) — Atkins Kroll, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of “Corolla Miles That Matter,” a community engagement campaign designed to honor the drivers, families, and stories behind one of Saipan’s most trusted vehicles:...

GAO: Guam's public debt at $2.5B, faces risks despite stable economy
Guam’s public debt totaled $2.5 billion for fiscal 2023, a 4% drop from fiscal 2021, based on a newly released report of the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. The Government Accountability Office’s analysis of audited financial statements...

Savor the sunset: Top beach bars and restaurants on Guam
Beach House Grill (Dusit Beach Resort Guam Instagram) Guam is renowned for its stunning beaches, with numerous spots offering a delightful mix of bars and restaurants right by the shoreline. Here are seven beachside locations that seamlessly blend...

Teams locked in for Mall Ball 3x3 Middle School Tournament
Micronesia Mall, in partnership with Clutch Guam, announced that slots are officially locked in for the second tournament of the Mall Ball ’25: 3x3 Summer Circuit series - the Middle School Tournament - taking place Friday through Sunday at the...

OPINION McNinch: Wild West Guam
I have said this before, but it is worth mentioning again. Within a year after coming to Guam, I had a problem that I needed to follow up with at a now closed company. It looked to me as if the company had an employee with a medical degree who was...

PMG DAY 3: SANTOS LIFTS FIRST MEDALS FOR GUAM
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – In a super busy Day 3 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, Chloe Santos earned Guam’s first medals, one gold and two silvers in weightlifting at the Meyuns Sports Complex. Santos was well aware of her goal going into the...

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton makes Guam port as part of Pacific patrol
The Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton made port in Guam's Apra Harbor Wednesday, as it patrols across the Pacific with international observers aboard. Ship commanding officer Capt. Brian Krautler said the stopover was the second on...

Day 3 at Pacific Mini Games: Weightlifter Chloe Santos brings first medals for Guam
Three first medals for Guam in one day—from the same athlete. Weightlifter Chloe Santos on Wednesday earned Guam's first 2025 Pacific Mini Games medals, one gold and two silvers, on the very first day of weightlifting at the Meyuns Sports Complex....

Community Events: Freedom fest, art show, live concert and musicals
Independent Guåhan will host “Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest” on the fourth of July, a family-friendly event featuring music, local vendors, and live art at The Lime from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each July 4th, the island commemorates the Independence Day of...

Guam AI task force gets mixed reviews, federal regulation freeze may be bigger hurdle
There was support and some pushback for a proposed artificial intelligence task force on Monday, but restrictions on regulations from Congress may be a bigger hurdle to Guam’s oversight of AI. AI has moved from being science fiction to...

Healing through art: Korean art therapist shares her fervor
At the Todu Guam Foundation on June 25, a quiet room came to life as markers, crayons and coloring pages filled the hands of children participating in a unique art therapy session led by visiting experts from Korea. Returning for a second year,...

Guam task force to address advancements in AI
A University of Guam student uses ChatGPT at UOG's computer lab in Mangilao on June 3, 2025. Photo by Frank San Nicolas/The Guam Daily Post HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — There's no disputing that artificial intelligence technologies are rapidly...

WWII Guam liberator Frank Wright wishes 100,000 cards for his 100th birthday, islanders could help
One of the remaining U.S. Marines who helped liberate Guam from Japanese soldiers during World War II, former Cpl. Frank S. Wright, is turning 100 years old this year and Guam residents could help grant his heartfelt birthday wish of receiving...

G3 Art Corps' murals raise sustainability awareness
Have you seen the latest murals? The murals from the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth, G3, Art Corps seek to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental conservation. With the latest murals now complete, launch events are being...

Adelup Staffers, Cabinet Members Caught Attempting to Manipulate Public Opinion for Tenorios on Social Media
Governor’s office staffers and several of Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s cabinet members have been tasked and are engaging in what was a covert communications operation to attack the media. The effort by top advisors and campaign officials to the...

Guam seeks to develop a framework for responsible use of AI
By Pacific Island Times News Staff As Artificial Intelligence reaches its no-turning-back phase, local officials and stakeholders have emphasized the need for Guam to develop a framework that provides guidance for the responsible use of this...

Guam FitExpo returns for July 26-27 fitness takeover
Last year’s event drew athletes, judges, and fitness enthusiasts from across Asia, including the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Korea, who experienced Guam’s island hospitality and vibrant fitness scene. "This year, we’re...

Shepherdstown StreetFest roars into 20th year, highlighting local bands as music scene begins its return
The annual Shepherdstown StreetFest roared into its 20th year, as vendors, visitors, musicians and more flooded downtown on Saturday. Over the last two decades, much can change, but StreetFest president John Meeker believes the event is "perfect."...

LETTER: Before creating the 'Guam Experience', decide the target tourist market
In the last month, many people have given suggestions about how to attract tourists to our island and how to enhance their experience when they visit Guam. These ideas promote important discourse and should continue. However, before we talk about...

Federal cuts threaten Guam workforce programs as Job Corps closes
The Guam Department of Labor is grappling with federal budget cuts that have already eliminated the Job Corps program and threaten other workforce development initiatives, Director David Dell'Isola told the Guam Workforce Development Board during...