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Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Paying Tribute To Guam’s World War II Survivors And Liberators
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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June 30, 2025
A new book, co-authored by a Honolulu journalist, and museum exhibit will be unveiled July 12. Army photographer Frank Buchman was sent to Guam in 1944 to document military activities just after the United States defeated Japan’s occupying troops...
Liberation Day parade: Here's what you need to know about getting camping permits on July 16
Pacific Daily News
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Time to game plan the best spots along this year’s Liberation Day Parade route. The Department of Parks and Recreation on Monday said it will begin issuing parade route camping permits at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the Paseo Stadium...
$50M road boost: Guam scores record-breaking federal funding
KUAM
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June 30, 2025
What’s in store? Repaved roads, stronger bridges, and underground utilities—all designed to boost safety, cut long-term costs, and improve access for everyday drivers, military convoys, and emergency crews traveling between Camp Blaz and Apra Harbor.
Guam's athletes ready to compete in Mini Games in Palau
The Guam Daily Post
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With the 12th Pacific Mini Games Opening Ceremony scheduled for June 29 - a prelude of the nine days of athletic competition featuring more than 1,500 athletes invited from 24 Oceania nations across 14 sports - dozens of athletes from Guam will be...
OPINION Lotz: From Tumon Bay to Pati Point, Guam's marine preserves beckon
Pacific Daily News
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In my series of advocacy articles of what we should be offering as truly Guam sites for tourists to visit and enjoy, the final and perhaps most apparent are the ocean, reefs, and beaches of the island. Certainly, what is most obvious to tourists...
Guam Masakada to open bid in Asian Cup qualifiers Sunday against UAE
Pacific Daily News
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Guam will officially open its bid in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers Sunday afternoon against the United Arab Emirates at the Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam. Head coach Kimberly Sherman called up 23 players for the tournament,...
Moylan: House passes $50M for Guam roadways
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Del. James Moylan said $50 million for Guam's roadways was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Moylan requested the $50 million in Community Project Funding for Guam's defense access...
Guam gets 3rd place at Asia Pacific regional championship
Pacific Daily News
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Guam finished 3rd place at the PONY Colt League World Series Qualifier in Manila after beating Medina Philippines 12-2 on Friday, PONY Guam said in a release. The winning pitcher for Guam was Matthew J. Elm. Players of the tourney were Kian Cruz...
Tourism recovery moves forward while the Pacific islands fall behind
The Pacific Island Times
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June 27, 2025
Under a clear sky in tropical Micronesia, tourism in Guam and the nearby Northern Mariana Islands is in the midst of a cautious revival. But progress remains uneven, and experts say strategic moves could make the difference between stagnation and...
Guam to host first cannabis trade show amid industry growth push
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam's inaugural cannabis-themed trade show and concert will launch next month, bringing together advocates, educators and entrepreneurs as the island's cannabis industry seeks to overcome regulatory challenges and build momentum. “Cultivate - The...
Korean air seat capacity climbs as GVB reports tourism recovery momentum
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Visitors Bureau is experiencing a significant rebound in Korean airline capacity with potentially 1,000 additional seats per day expected within a month, GVB Board Chairman George Chiu reported during Thursday's board meeting. The...
Black pepper forum draws strong interest from Guam farmers
The Guam Daily Post
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A black pepper production forum hosted by the University of Guam and the Guam Department of Agriculture last week attracted 33 participants, with several farmers expressing immediate interest in cultivating the spice crop on their properties. The...
'Strong sense of security': GPD reopens Tumon koban with beach patrol unit
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Police Department now has a full-time beach patrol unit based out of the newly reopened Tumon koban, officials announced on Friday. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday to reopen the previously closed down Tumon koban. Based out of a...
Guam's beach volleyball players excited for Palau's sands
Pacific Daily News
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(This is a preview of Team Guam heading to Palau for the June 29 to July 9, 2025 Pacific Mini Games among 24 island nations.) Guam’s beach volleyball squads have high expectations heading into Palau’s sands at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. The...
Westin Resort Guam for sale with Colliers as broker
TPH News
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June 27, 2025
Colliers has been selected by IGIS Asset Management to market The Westin Resort Guam. This high-profile beachfront hotel, located along Tumon Bay, offers 424 rooms across 21 floors and a wide range of luxury amenities. Recently upgraded through a...
After 46 days on the water, Ron Acfalle flies to Taiwan to share CHamoru seafaring knowledge
Pacific Daily News
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The wind, the stars, and the motion of the sea brought traditional canoe builder and seafarer Ron Acfalle from Palau to Taiwan and back in a journey that totaled 46 days out on the water. Now, Acfalle is bringing the knowledge of traditional...
9 breathtaking beaches on Guam
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Gun Beach (The Guam Guide) Guam is a beautiful island with some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. From the calm waters of Tumon Bay to the rugged coastline of Ritidian Point, there is a beach for everyone on Guam. So come and explore...
BEACH PLAYERS EXCITED FOR PALAU’S SANDS
GSPN
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June 25, 2025
A preview of Team Guam heading to Palau for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games June 29 – July 9 amongst 24 island nations By Patrick Lujan Guam’s beach volleyball squads have high expectations heading into Palau’s sands at the upcoming Pacific Mini...
LETTER: Tourism perspectives from Korea, part 2
Pacific Daily News
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Guam is uniquely positioned to thrive in this niche tourism market, yet isn’t a major contender. Over 1 million Korean travelers visit Cebu in the Philippines every year, and over 100,000 do so for the purpose of learning English at one of Cebu’s...