Hanukkah on Guam: Celebrating light, faith, and community

Though Catholicism is the dominant faith on Guam, the island is home to a diverse range of religious communities, reflecting its multicultural population. This year, one of those communities — Judaism — saw its celebration of Hanukkah coincide with …

Local volunteers show promise in protecting Guam's recovering såli population

In a recent presentation to the Marianas Audubon Society, Martin Kastner, wildlife biologist and president-elect of the local chapter, shared promising findings about Guam's native Micronesian starling population and highlighted how community …

Republican Party of Guam Chairman joins Pacific Transition 47 Committee

This newly-formed group, including Guam Delegate James C. Moylan and Speaker-designate Frank Blas Jr., will collaborate with the three Republican Territorial Members of Congress and senior Pacific leaders to provide recommendations on federal policies and …

Relocation of U.S. forces to Guam: Steadily reduce burden on Okinawa in hosting bases

Editorial 16:08 JST, December 27, 2024 Seventy percent of the facilities exclusively used by the U.S. military in Japan are concentrated in Okinawa Prefecture. It is significant to reduce that burden. It is a welcome development that moves to transfer U.S. …

Guam: A magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs southwest of Guam at around 19:30 Dec. 27

Severe weather is forecast to continue across northwestern and central India through at least Dec. 28. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a press release warning of further heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and hail …

Bank of Guam donates $20k to four non-profit organizations as part of Employee Give initiative

Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer Lesley-Anne Leon Guerrero shares, “As The People’s Bank, community has always been at the heart of everything we do. Through partnerships, sponsorships, and everyday acts of kindness, we remind everyone …

Mayor’s Council of Guam hosts its 18th inauguration

Find ferocious dining on Guam at Savage Sandwich

The El Cubano Sandwich and a side of M's Hot Fries at Savage Sandwich Co. in Tumon, Guam. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes) If you’re on the hunt for a meal on Guam that manages to innovate without completely breaking with tradition, look no further …

Defense spending bill points to deepening housing concerns on Guam

A review of the recently passed fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act raises questions about key spending for the Guam military buildup, but also makes clear that affordable housing in Guam will likely grow scarcer, according to local …

MACS working on securing Guam hangar

In line with its goal to connect the Marianas, newly established inter-island air service provided Micronesian Air Connections Services is working on securing a hangar at the Guam International Airport. MACS, operated by J&P Holdings LLC, is planning …