Pacific Island Times

21/11/2025

The Superior Court of Guam has struck down the administration’s move to condemn properties marked for a hospital project in Mangilao, noting that the proposed plan for the target land does not legally justify an exercise of eminent domain.

The Superior Court of Guam has struck down the administration’s move to condemn properties marked for a hospital project in Mangilao, noting that the proposed plan for the target land does not legally justify an exercise of eminent domain.

21/11/2025

It requires more than 30 days to analyze the potential impact of the federal government’s plan to unleash the high seas near the Marianas for deep-sea mining, Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI Gov. David Apatang said.

It requires more than 30 days to analyze the potential impact of the federal government’s plan to unleash the high seas near the Marianas for deep-sea mining, Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI Gov. David Apatang said.

20/11/2025

“As public finance levels continue to decline, Tonga echoes the call for a renewed emphasis on grant financing, in recognition of the challenges we face in terms of our limited fiscal space,” Paula Ma’u, Tonga’s chief secretary, said during the high-level ministerial dialogue on climate.

Climate financing should be readily available to tap for urgent responses to weather events affecting vulnerable islands, according to Pacific island delegates to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference.

20/11/2025

https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/digital-tool-maps-escalating-us-china-military-competition-in-micronesia

By Jayvee Vallejera Want to see an interactive digital map that shows you military developments and actions in the Western Pacific that could dictate how a possible war between the United States and China could play out?The newly launched Micronesian Security Monitor provides that picture and the in...

19/11/2025

Wage rates should be determined by economic conditions and competition within the labor market instead of being imposed by government mandates, the Guam Chamber of Commerce said.

By Pacific Island Times News StaffWage rates should be determined by economic conditions and competition within the labor market instead of being imposed by government mandates, the Guam Chamber of Commerce said.“This position is rooted in long-standing free-market economic principles that guide o...

19/11/2025

Christopher Landau, the U.S. deputy secretary of state, appealed to the people of Palau to accept Washington’s proposal to resettle U.S. deportees in the Pacific island nation, reassuring them that those bound for transfer have no criminal record other than immigration breach.

Christopher Landau, the U.S. deputy secretary of state, appealed to the people of Palau to accept Washington’s proposal to resettle U.S. deportees in the Pacific island nation, reassuring them that those bound for transfer have no criminal record other than immigration breach.

18/11/2025

“The Philippines knows this, too, because we face aggression in the West Philippine Sea. This is why peacebuilding is not optional,” Malaya said, speaking at a University of Guam peace conference on Nov. 8.

By Jayvee Vallejera As Taiwan’s closest neighbor to the south, the Philippines would be drawn into any conflict if China invades the island nation, which it considers part of its territory. Guam would not be a spectator, either. As home to military bases, Guam would be in a battlespace as well, sa...

18/11/2025

The U.S. government is seeking to explore deep-sea mining in federally managed waters offshore the Northern Mariana Islands in line with the Trump administration's bid to facilitate domestic production of critical minerals to ensure secure supply chains for U.S. defense, infrastructure and energy sectors.

The U.S. government is seeking to explore deep-sea mining in federally managed waters offshore the Northern Mariana Islands in line with the Trump administration's bid to facilitate domestic production of critical minerals to ensure secure supply chains for U.S. defense, infrastructure and energy se...

17/11/2025

The GUNG faced a receivership threat in 2023 due to a leadership void created by the governor’s failure to promptly name a replacement for Maj. Gen. Esther Aguigui, who faced an administrative investigation while in office.

By Mar-Vic CaguranganThe Guam National Guard risks losing federal trust due to leadership instability, the former adjutant general has warned Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, noting that the organization narrowly dodged receivership for the same reason two years ago. The day before he relinquished his post a...

16/11/2025

“While I have documented concerns regarding the lack of notification, irregular timing and absence of standard military transition practices in this current process, I acknowledge that a start date for the new adjutant general has now been established for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025,” Cruz stated in his resignation letter.

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan As retired colonel Karin Watson officially takes over today as the new adjutant general of the Guam National Guard, her predecessor, Dr. Michael Cruz, questioned the anomalous manner in which Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has carried out the change of command within the organization.....

16/11/2025

Former senator Mary Torres will seek the Republican nomination for Guam’s congressional seat, challenging the incumbent Del. James Moylan in next year’s primary.


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By Pacific Island Times News Staff Former senator Mary Torres will seek the Republican nomination for Guam’s congressional seat, challenging the incumbent Del. James Moylan in next year’s primary.“We need a stronger voice with a clear vision in Washington,” said Torres, who served four terms...

15/11/2025