Judge Approves Second Travel Request for Rosalin

Frankie Rosalin enters the U.S. District Court of Guam courthouse on July 3, 2025 to enter his plea of not guilty in the criminal case against him and six others. A federal judge again is allowing Tenorio Corruption Case defendant Frankie Rosalin...

Landslide, clogged traffic, stop work order for Palisades developer as rain pounds Guam

Government regulators are investigating the cause of a significant early morning landslide along Route 1 in East Hagåtña, covering portions of the road with massive debris from the cliffline that required hours of cleanup and resulted in clogged...

Connecting Islands and Cultures: PAL and GVB Celebrate Launch of Cebu–Guam Flights

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – The skies just got brighter for travelers between the Philippines and Guam, as Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the direct Cebu–Guam flights starting December 16, 2025 – a move warmly welcomed by the Guam Visitors...

UPDATED Some lanes open in East Hagåtña after debris cleared

A Department of Public Works employee clears debris that fell onto Marine Corps Drive in East Hagåtña on Oct. 15, 2025. Joe Taitano II/Pacific Daily News Some lanes are now open along Marine Corps Drive in East Hagåtña after Department of Public...

What you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdown

Photo: AASHISH KIPHAYET / AFP Explainer - The US government shutdown is into its second week. If you're planning a trip to the US, how will you be affected? The US government shut down on 1 October over disagreements about funding. While New...

OPINION: Start selling Guam’s unique strengths

For decades, Guam has welcomed visitors with the same proven formula—sun, sea, and smiles. It served us well for many years, but today’s travel landscape is more dynamic than ever. Destinations across Asia, from Thailand to Vietnam to the...

Guam Memorial Hospital’s partnership with Keck Medicine will be a game-changer, officials say

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and hospital officials provide details of Guam Memorial Hospital's partnership with Keck Medicine during a press conference in Adelup on Oct. 13, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor of Guam By Pacific Island...

Advocates from the US territories to discuss democracy, climate at Guam Museum panel

Advocates and organizers from across U.S. territories will gather Thursday at the Guam Museum to explore how their communities' limited political power shapes their ability to confront accelerating climate threats, from rising seas to expanding...

Travelling the world…at a bargain

Not too long ago, the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and OneKlik Events staged another opportunity for local residents to make their travel dreams come true… at a bargain! The three-day Travel Sale Expo (TSE) reeled off at SM Megamall...

How Much More Proof Do We Need That Our Tourism “Experts” Are Scamming Us?

Editorial by Troy Torres, Kandit News & Views It’s mesmerizing how many times logic and reality need to hit people across the face with its flacid smelly flesh before they realize government officials in both the CNMI and Guam are simply duping us...

Mercosur magazine reflects on Cuba's nature tourism

Havana, Oct 13. - The Mercosur Travel and Tourism Magazine today featured the landscape of Topes de Collantes in central Cuba through a report that highlights this setting. A report by Uruguayan journalist and director of the publication, Julio...

Rosalin, defendant in PUA fraud case, seeks follow-up medical travel to Philippines

Frankie Rosalin, one of seven defendants in a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program fraud case, is again asking a judge to allow him to travel to the Philippines for medical purposes. Rosalin was previously allowed by Magistrate Judge Michael...

OPA audit: Guam Memorial Hospital's operating loss pegged at $83.7M; personnel cost increased by $8M

Guam Memorial Hospital’s fiscal predicament continued its usual pattern of operational loss, increased receivables and salary increases, the Office of Public Accountability's audit shows. In fiscal 2024, GMH reported an operating loss of $83.7...

GMH and Keck Medicine enter partnership to modernize healthcare on Guam

These delays not only affect health outcomes, but they also cost families time and money in extra lodging, rescheduling, or being sent home without receiving treatment. To remedy that, GMH is developing a pre-consultation process with screenings...

Guam stands with Taiwan in the face of mounting threats from China

Members of the 38th Guam Legislature present a resolution to TECO Director General Chia Ping Liu, congratulating Taiwan on its 114th Double Ten Day. Photo by Mar-Vic Cagurangan/Pacific Island Times Guam officials reaffirmed the territory’s support...

114th Taiwan Day banquet brings up Guam political status

As Guam’s journey for political status change continues, it can use its relationship with Taiwan to prove itself ready for growth, Speaker Frank Blas Jr. said during Friday night’s 114th Taiwan Day banquet. Blas and other members of the 38th Guam...

Hire An ACTUAL Destination Management Expert to Recover Tourism

By Alexander Duenas for Thinking Things Through, Kandit News & Views Since June 2025, I have written several articles about the state of Guam’s tourism industry (our main economic sector and a primary driver of our economy), what I believe are its...

Heading out to the beach? Guam EPA warns of 13 polluted beaches

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that 13 beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 43 samples taken by Guam EPA on Oct. 9, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...

Guam Customs Officers Confiscate Betel Nut Following Permit Misapplication 

Guam Customs Officers Correct Betel Nut Permit Error for Palauan Travelers HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Guam Customs officers confiscated betel nut (buuch) from arriving Palauan passengers this week due to a permit misunderstanding, despite a new directive...

Guam U17 Women's National Team all set for AFC tournament in Vietnam

Head coach Chyna Ramirez called up 23 players to the Guam U17 Women’s National team final roster for the upcoming AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China PR 2026 Group D Qualifiers, set to start on Oct. 13 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Guam Football...