Commandant: Relocating Marines to Guam 'going the wrong way'; Underwood says comment not surprising

Moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam "puts us going the wrong way," Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith told reporters at a Defense Writers Group event in Washington, D.C. Wednesday. "Guam puts us on the other side of the International …

New CNMI-Guam airline, which plans to invest some $8.2M, gets tax breaks approval

Micronesian Air Connection Services, a new CNMI inter-island carrier that also plans to provide service to Guam, was recently issued a qualifying certificate — or tax breaks — and now plans to commence its initial scheduled service within the next 30 to 60 …

2 Guam teachers win presidential honors

Two Guam Department of Education Teachers have received national recognition for the vital role they have played in shaping students in math and science, the department announced. Dianne West from Okkodo High School and Wendie Flores from Simon Sanchez …

Kevin Hines discusses suicide prevention and cultural challenges during 3rd Guam visit

A small crowd gathered inside the Regal Guam Megaplex Thursday evening at the Guam Premier Outlet in Tamuning to watch a special, free screening of Kevin Hines’ documentary film, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect.” Hines, a mental health advocate and suicide …

Another Guam teacher receives prestigious STEM award, despite early oversight

A Guam teacher has been honored with one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for excellence in STEM education, though his origins were overlooked in the official announcement. Paul Cuaresma, a physics teacher at Guam High School in the Department of …

Two Guam companies receive USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant

Monster Auto Corp., dba AutoSpot Guam, and TeleGuam Holdings, LLC, dba GTA, recently received approvals for the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program, which would provide funding for the respective entities to invest in energy efficiency.

University of Guam awarded $125k by NOAA for Sea Grant program

The University of Guam has been awarded a $125,000 grant by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to expand its coastal resilience work with local communities through the sea grant program.

Guam Delegate requests change to United Airlines pet travel policy

He hopes the airline will be able to accommodate amendments to their policies, noting passengers can travel with their pets between Washington, D.C., and any other city United flies; however, this policy is only available to active service members for a …

Chinese national caught illegally entering Guam to be sent back to CNMI

Relocation of U.S. marines to Guam sparks strategic concerns

“Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz provides the Marine Corps with a geographically distributed posture outside of Japan. Our installation and ranges will provide the Marine Corps, our allies/partners, and the joint force the ability to train side-by-side, …