Maui’s safety net on edge: Federal funding cuts bring financial and psychological stress to local nonprofits

A screenshot shows the cover page of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Department of Social Work study, “We Are All Interconnected: Hawaiʻi Nonprofits Navigating Federal Shifts in Early 2025.” The study details widespread anxiety and uncertainty...

Building safer workplaces together: Join Guam's premier safety conference

BY FRANCINE TAITAGUETaitague For a quarter-century, the Guam Contractors Association has championed workplace safety through education, collaboration, and innovation. This year marks the 25th Annual Joseph Leasiolagi "Samoan Joe" Safety Conference...

Whatever happened to … the Honhui Guam and Vista del Mar hotels

BY OYAOL NGIRAIRIKL Journal Staff A $400 million hotel project by Honhui Guam LLC, featuring 824 rooms, a CHamoru-themed water park and other first-class amenities for visitors — as well as parking with busing for its approximately 800 employees —...

New program enables Guam's small businesses to take part in large construction activity

Guam, CNMI and Micronesia: Collateral damage of federal shutdown

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure In Washington, a government shutdown is often framed as political theater. But on Guam and across Micronesia, it translates into missed meals, delayed medical care and strained trust in U.S. commitments. A mother...

Selfie Time! 5 top picture-perfect Instagram places on Guam

Inarajan Pools (Photo by YanaPadigos/Courtesy of The Guam Guide) Wondering where to take beautiful pictures that capture the essence of your visit to Guam? We think Guam is photogenic from every angle but here are a few #InstaGuam spots around the...

Tumon Night Market: Hallows-eve Night Oct. 26

Tumon Night Market: Hallows-eve Night (Guam Visitors Bureau) About Tumon Night Market: Hallows-eve Night Beware! Tumon Night Market Presents: Hallows-Eve Night! Get ready for a night of frights and fun! The Tumon Night Market is transforming into...

Tumon Night Market: Retro 80s Neon Night Oct. 19

Tumon Night Market: Retro 80s Neon Night (Image courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) About Tumon Night Market: Retro 80s Neon Night Get Ready to Glow: Tumon Night Market Presents Retro 80’s Neon Night! Dig out your leg warmers, tease up that hair,...

Guam tax cut is a credit negative, rating agency says

Guam Governor Lourdes "Lou" Leon Guerrero opposed lowering the island's business privilege tax rate, but her veto was overriden. The Guam Senate's vote to cut taxes on businesses is a credit negative, Moody's Ratings said. Moody's rates Guam's...

Tumon Night Market: Back to Our Roots Oct. 12

Tumon Night Market: Back to Our Roots (Illustration courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) About Tumon Night Market: Back to Our Roots Get Ready to Go “Back To Our Roots” at the Tumon Night Market! Mark your calendars! The Tumon Night Market is calling...

Business Spotlight: La Jolla Dental Studio continues to deliver ‘life-changing smile transformations’

La Jolla Dental Studio has been caring for patients in and around La Jolla for decades, with an emphasis on a compassionate approach that alleviates common anxieties that often accompany going to the dentist. Dr. Tiki Lam, who decided to become a...

From Guam to Gaza: It’s just crazy enough to work

Before Donald Trump’s 21-part peace plan for Gaza, he originally said the United States could “take Gaza” and make it great. Imagine treating Gaza not as an unsolvable foreign dilemma, but as a U.S. territory, a Guam or Puerto Rico on the...

Innovate: What Guam can learn from Huntsville

Here’s the playbook, Guam. Communities don’t “get lucky.” They choose a mission, align their institutions, and compound small wins for decades. Huntsville, Alabama—“Rocket City”—can be a blueprint. And right now, with U.S. Space Command newly...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban 

At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...

Guam reaches thousands in Nagoya showcasing culture and events at tourism expo Japan 2025

NAGOYA, JAPAN - The Guam Visitors Bureau, along with its members, represented Guam at the Tourism Expo Japan 2025 themed “Travel for Discovery and New Encounters” from Sept. 25-28 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya. This marks a significant...

GMH operational report, financial review showing expenses grew 53% in 5 years

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority could not comment on the findings detailed in a June operational report and financial review that showed in the last five fiscal years the hospital's operational expenses grew 53% and warned of an unstable...

Warrant: $385K misused for Guam Guard building renovation; Army investigators launch investigation, seize emails

About $385,000 in federal money meant to change lights and fixtures at the Guam Army National Guard's Fort Juan Muña in Tamuning was allegedly used to instead do a full renovation of a building at the facility, according to a recently unsealed...

Tumon night market big success, to continue through next year

The Tumon Night Market launched by the Guam Visitors Bureau in August has been such a big success, officials announced Wednesday plans to continue the Tumon event into the next fiscal year. GVB Vice President Gerry Perez said there has been an...

How to get certified for scuba diving on Guam

The island of Guam is unique for its cultural, historical, and ecological features. Located in the Pacific Ocean and neighboring the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam is famous for its warm, crystal-clear, waters which are perfect for an array of...

Bank of Guam breaks ground on new northern branch

Bank of Guam proudly broke ground Tuesday on its new northern branch, keeping its promise and marking a return to Guam’s largest village of Dededo. Located along Brigadier General Ben Blaz Memorial Highway, formerly known as Route 3, Bank of...