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Governor Lou Leon Guerrero reaffirms her commitment to the Mangilao hospital project amid opposition from the Legislature and Attorney General, highlighting public health priorities in Guam.
Governor: ‘I will not abandon our hospital’
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero on Wednesday said she would not abandon the new Mangilao hospital project and utilities for the area, even as the Legislature “rejected the compromises” and the
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The Fiscal Oversight Board intervenes with a law modifying the DRNA's role in permit procedures, raising concerns about alignment with fiscal policies.
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Junta de Supervisión Fiscal interviene con ley que modifica el rol del DRNA en trámites de permisos
Robert Mujica señaló que el estatuto no debe ser implantado por sus aparentes inconsistencias con las políticas del plan fiscal
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November 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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The proposed leasing area is located around 600 miles northeast of American Samoa, within the US Exclusive Economic Zone surrounding the Pacific Remote Islands.
American Samoa raises concerns as federal deep-sea mining review advances - Pasquines
On June 12, 2025, the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) announced its initial steps for a potential deep-sea mineral lease sale in federal waters near American Samoa. The proposition…
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November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is November 27 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.78°
🌤️Partly sunny. Warm.
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is November 26 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.57°
🌤️Sprinkles. Broken clouds. Warm.
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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As hazards for pets spike post-Thanksgiving, veterinarians urge Northern Mariana Islands residents to be vigilant about food safety for their furry friends.
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Holiday Hazards for Pets After Thanksgiving: Vet Tips to Prevent Emergencies
A veterinarian explains why pet emergencies spike after Thanksgiving and what to watch for: turkey bones, trussing string, fatty foods, toxic ingredients, trash, decorations, and more.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Sheila Babauta calls for the extension of the public comment period on deep-sea mining in the Northern Mariana Islands, highlighting community concerns.
Sheila Babauta calls for BOEM extension, public hearings on CNMI deep-sea mining RFI
Friends of the Mariana Trench’s Sheila Babauta says BOEM should extend the CNMI deep-sea mining public comment window and hold public hearings, with the current comment deadline set for Dec. 12.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is November 26 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.78°
🌤️Sunny. Warm.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. supports visa-free access for skilled workers from non-CBI countries to boost economic development in the US Virgin Islands.
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US Virgin Islands governor Albert Bryan Jr endorses visa-free access for development workforce from non-CBI countries
/PRNewswire/ -- United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr says Caribbean neighbors will miss big opportunities because of 'citizenship by...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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As Puerto Rico serves as the main base of operations for the United States military deployment in the Caribbean, opinions in the territory are divided.
US military buildup in the Caribbean fuels security debate in Puerto Rico - Pasquines
Since August, the US has been building up its military presence in the Caribbean. Today, a little more than half the deployed forces are at former US bases in Puerto Rico. The Trump administration…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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The Guam legislature's decision to reject the governor's funding proposal highlights ongoing tensions in local governance and fiscal management.
Senators reject governor's proposal to move $104M for hospital without AG review
Lawmakers on Tuesday night voted down Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s bill that would allow $104 million worth of contracts for utilities at the Mangilao hospital project site to sidestep a
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The government must justify its decision regarding security escorts for Wanda Vázquez as court orders disclosure of related documents in Puerto Rico.
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Gobierno tendrá que justificar confidencialidad sobre decisión para retener escoltas de Wanda Vázquez
El Tribunal de Carolina también ordenó la entrega de documentos que detallen la cantidad de agentes asignados y el gasto operacional
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November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is November 26 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.49°
🌤️Partly sunny. Warm.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is November 25 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.1°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Guam’s battle towards decolonization has been hindered by a question of voting eligibility.
Guam status debate reignites with controversy over voting rights - Pasquines
Guam’s battle towards decolonization has been hindered by a question of voting eligibility. Certain people believe that only CHamorus—the indigenous people of Guam—should vote, while others believe…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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A boat captain involved in the smuggling of Chinese nationals into the Northern Mariana Islands has received a prison sentence, highlighting urgent legal enforcement issues.
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Boat captain in the Pacific gets prison for maritime smuggling of Chinese nationals
Four men who had been transporting unauthorized Chinese nationals between US territories in the Pacific will each do time in federal prison.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is November 25 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️80.14°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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ProHealth becomes the first urgent care facility in the US Virgin Islands to gain Joint Commission Accreditation, enhancing healthcare quality in the region.
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PROHEALTH URGENT CARE IN ST. CROIX, A BAPTIST HEALTH INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE, EARNS JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION « CaribPR Wire
PROHEALTH URGENT CARE IN ST. CROIX, A BAPTIST HEALTH INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE, EARNS JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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When the NFL in September 2025 announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, it took only hours for the political outrage machine to roar to life.
Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics - Pasquines
By Adam G. Klein, Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Pace University When the NFL in September 2025 announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, it…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Guam and Northern Mariana Islands delegates are advocating for a 120-day extension on deep sea mining comments to ensure residents' voices are heard.
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Guam and CNMI delegates seek 120-day extension on deep sea mining comment period
Guam and CNMI delegates James Moylan and Kimberlyn King-Hinds asked BOEM to extend the deep sea mining comment period by 120 days and to consult formally with the Marianas.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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'Putting the people of Guam at risk' highlights a critical legal dispute over the dismissal of felony cases amid staffing challenges in the justice system.
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'Putting the people of Guam at risk': AG’s office, defense attorneys clash over case dismissals
Guam defense attorneys claim violent felony cases are being dismissed on the eve of trial due to a shortage of prosecutors, while the Office of the Attorney General says dismissals
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is November 25 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.02°
🌤️Scattered clouds. Warm.
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is November 24 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️83.24°
🌤️Scattered clouds. Warm.
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Concerns rise in the Northern Mariana Islands over deep sea mining proposals, prompting calls for public hearings on environmental impacts.
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Friends of the Mariana Trench Call for Public Hearings on Deep Sea Mining RFI
Friends of the Mariana Trench urge an extension of the federal comment period and public hearings on BOEM’s deep sea mining RFI, citing threats to ancestral waters and regional opposition to seabed...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM