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...

Father and son bring Filipino myths and modern life to Guam gallery

For internationally acclaimed Filipino artist Nemesio Miranda, bringing his work to Guam for the first time feels like a homecoming. "We have relatives and friends in Guam, so I know a lot of Filipinos are in Guam," Miranda said Thursday in an...

Hawks forever drawn to Iola’s allure

From the frozen Arctic tundra to the stunning landscapes of Kenya, Bob and Ginny Hawk have lived extraordinary chapters of a life few could imagine. But when the plane lands, when the suitcases are unpacked, their compass always points to one...

Why is America’s First Great War of Empire Barely Remembered at Home?

At 9:39 PM on February 15, 1898, Clara Harlowe Barton was one minute away from a moment that would change her nation forever. That Tuesday night, she sat at her desk at Havana’s Hotel Inglaterra, plying through the pleas for relief in the world’s...

Iyasaka Vibes Japan brings spirit of Guam to Tokyo

The streets of Shimokitazawa came alive on Saturday as Iyasaka Vibes Japan brought a wave of island rhythm, culture, and connection to the heart of Tokyo. Organized by Indigo Music Festival, in collaboration with Crowns Guam, the event drew...

Guam Boonie Stompers October schedule

REMINDER! We no longer meet at Chamorro Village. We meet at the trailhead. Every Saturday, Guam Boonie Stompers offers public hikes to a variety of destinations such as beaches, snorkeling sites, waterfalls, mountains, caves, latte sites, and...

Guam EPA warns of 11 polluted beaches

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that 11 beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 42 samples taken by Guam EPA on Oct. 2, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...

Direct Cebu–Guam flights to boost tourism, business links

THE launch of the first and only direct flights between Cebu and Guam by Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expected to strengthen tourism, business and cultural ties between the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Starting Dec. 16, 2025, PAL will...

LETTER: What Guam can learn from Singapore

In 1980, economist Milton Friedman visited Singapore and saw firsthand what he was able to describe on the PBS series Free to Choose a few years later. “If economic freedom is a significant part of total freedom, here it is,” said Friedman. As we...

More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says

More Army Reserve members will soon be eligible for emergency financial assistance from Army Emergency Relief, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday. Currently, Army reservists must be on Title 10 orders for more than 30 days to be eligible for...

2025 Tsubaki Journey of Flavors Culinary Festival to be held on Guam Oct. 10, 17, 24

(Photo courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Dates: 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025, 10/24/2025 Location: Casa Oceano at The Tsubaki Tower Time: 6:00 PM To 9:30 PM Price: Adults: $95 (plus 10% service fee) Children (Ages 6-11): $57 (plus 10% service fee) The...

This Rare Green Sand Beach in the U.S. Is One of Only Four in the World—Here’s What Gives It Its Emerald Glow

Papakōlea Beach isn’t your typical beach. Commonly referred to as “Green Sand Beach,” the stretch of shoreline on the Island of Hawaii (the Big Island) is said to be one of only four green-sand beaches in the world. It’s also the only one located...

OPINION Nault: Guam's future depends on healthy hospital, healthy tourism

A safe, memorable vacation on Guam often begins with the beauty of our beaches, the warmth of our people, and the convenience of our airport. But behind every great destination is something visitors rarely think about until a sudden medical need...

Owner Bruce Mckenzie puts Wyndham Garden Guam up for sale

BY MAUREEN N. MARATITA Journal Staff The Wyndham Garden Guam in Ypao Road in Tamuning is taking purchase offers, according to its owner. Bruce McKenzie, owner and director of the property, told the Journal his reason for selling has nothing to do...

LETTER: With tourism recovery not under control, GVB needs expert help

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. They include what I believe are tourism industry challenges, and what we can do to bring the...

Spotlight on 19 Chamorro villages on Guam

(Photo courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Our footprint-shaped island is divided into 19 villages, each with its own distinct history and character. Each of Guam's villages is also home to its own Catholic church. Over the centuries, these...

Wyndham Garden Guam hotel for sale

BY MAUREEN N. MARATITA Journal Staff The Wyndham Garden Guam in Ypao Road in Tamuning is taking purchase offers, according to its owner. Bruce McKenzie, owner and director of the property, told the Journal his reason for selling has nothing to do...

Ada set to announce bid for Guam governor, picks EJ Calvo as running mate

Anthony Ada Edward J, Calvo By Pacific Island Times News Staff Vice Speaker V. Anthony Ada will seek the Republican Party's nomination for governor in the 2026 election, with businessman Edward John Calvo as his running mate According to a press...

U.S. Military Buildup in Guam Raises Housing Costs for Locals

HAGÅTÑA, Guam — The ongoing U.S. military buildup in Guam is leading to rising housing costs for local residents. Thousands of Marines are relocating to the island as part of heightened military presence in the Pacific, primarily due to tensions...

Building Guam's future one career at a time

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has once again proclaimed October "Careers in Construction Month" in Guam. For the Guam Contractors Association, this designation represents far more than ceremonial recognition. It symbolizes our island's commitment to...