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Critical cemetery expansion in jeopardy as Guam officials clash over $15.4 million contract

A $15.4 million federal grant dedicated to expanding the Guam Veterans Cemetery is at risk of being rescinded following a mounting legal dispute between veterans leadership and the island’s top prosecutor.
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Saipan will see return of Hong Kong Airlines

In good news for tourism in the Northern Mariana Islands, Hong Kong Airlines plans to resume its Hong Kong–Saipan service on July 12.
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Regional security reinforced as USS George Washington arrives in Guam for port visit

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived at U.S. Naval Base Guam on Tuesday, June 16, for its first port call of 2026, marking a key stop in its current Indo-Pacific patrol.
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Native Alaskan company awarded work in Guam and other islands

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC of Fairfield, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $150 million “firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for facilities maintenance, repair and operations supplies,” according to a June 16 release CHamoru Standard Time from the U.S. Department of War.
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Palau becomes first nation to push for global nicotine review at the UN

Since 2023, residents of and travelers to Palau have had to learn how to do without a nicotine fix via e-cigarettes. The legal importation of e-cigarettes, or vapes, is now banned, and customs officers at the airport have been confiscating these products for about three years.
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PAL Delays Saipan Flights to October

Philippine Airlines has pushed back the date of its resumption of flights after Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Guam tourism secures awards, promotes wellness at Seoul International Travel Fair

The Guam Visitors Bureau led a delegation of 12 local businesses to the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair from June 4 to June 7 at the COEX exhibition center to expand regional market share.
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Guam tracks private sector growth with 790 net jobs added year-over-year

Guam recorded a substantial expansion in total employment with a net increase of 790 jobs in March 2026 compared to March 2025, propelled by strong gains within the private sector despite minor contractions in public payrolls.
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US Coast Guard confirms fifth cutter for Guam

The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd Fast Response Cutter, the USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo, in Key West on June 12 CHamoru Standard time.
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Latest MilCon task order for Naval Base Guam awarded

Tutor Perini Corp. announced June 12 CHamoru Standard time that it has been awarded a task order valued at approximately $651.8 million by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific for the hardening of critical feeders on Naval Base Guam.
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AG warns $61.5 million GVB lawsuit could result in public debt

The government of Guam could face a potential $61 million debt liability following a federal lawsuit against the Guam Visitors Bureau, according to a warning issued by the island's chief legal officer.
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FBI dismisses viral video claims linked to missing Northern Mariana Islands sister, Faloma Luhk

The Federal Bureau of Investigation formally dismissed claims on Thursday regarding a viral social media video that purported to reveal the whereabouts of a local girl who vanished 15 years ago.
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Critical cemetery expansion in jeopardy as Guam officials clash over $15.4 million contract > Read More

Saipan will see return of Hong Kong Airlines > Read More

Regional security reinforced as USS George Washington arrives in Guam for port visit > Read More

Native Alaskan company awarded work in Guam and other islands > Read More

Palau becomes first nation to push for global nicotine review at the UN > Read More

PAL Delays Saipan Flights to October > Read More

Guam tourism secures awards, promotes wellness at Seoul International Travel Fair > Read More

Guam tracks private sector growth with 790 net jobs added year-over-year > Read More

US Coast Guard confirms fifth cutter for Guam > Read More

Latest MilCon task order for Naval Base Guam awarded > Read More

AG warns $61.5 million GVB lawsuit could result in public debt > Read More

FBI dismisses viral video claims linked to missing Northern Mariana Islands sister, Faloma Luhk > Read More

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Critical cemetery expansion in jeopardy as Guam officials clash over $15.4 million contract

Regional security reinforced as USS George Washington arrives in Guam for port visit

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived at U.S. Naval Base Guam on Tuesday, June 16, for its first port call of 2026, marking a key stop in its current Indo-Pacific patrol.

Native Alaskan company awarded work in Guam and other islands

Guam tourism secures awards, promotes wellness at Seoul International Travel Fair

The Guam Visitors Bureau led a delegation of 12 local businesses to the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair from June 4 to June 7 at the COEX exhibition center to expand regional market share.

Guam tracks private sector growth with 790 net jobs added year-over-year

US Coast Guard confirms fifth cutter for Guam

The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd Fast Response Cutter, the USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo, in Key West on June 12 CHamoru Standard time.

Latest MilCon task order for Naval Base Guam awarded

AG warns $61.5 million GVB lawsuit could result in public debt

DPHSS Centralizes Operations via New Commercial Leases Amid SNAP Influx

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is executing a major structural centralization of its sprawling divisions through newly secured commercial leases, a transition unfolding alongside a massive operational surge driven by the expiration of federal welfare waivers.

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Critical cemetery expansion in jeopardy as Guam officials clash over $15.4 million contract

Saipan will see return of Hong Kong Airlines

Regional security reinforced as USS George Washington arrives in Guam for port visit

Native Alaskan company awarded work in Guam and other islands

PAL Delays Saipan Flights to October

Guam tourism secures awards, promotes wellness at Seoul International Travel Fair

Guam tracks private sector growth with 790 net jobs added year-over-year

US Coast Guard confirms fifth cutter for Guam

Latest MilCon task order for Naval Base Guam awarded

AG warns $61.5 million GVB lawsuit could result in public debt

Guam News

Critical cemetery expansion in jeopardy as Guam officials clash over $15.4 million contract

Regional security reinforced as USS George Washington arrives in Guam for port visit

Native Alaskan company awarded work in Guam and other islands

Guam tourism secures awards, promotes wellness at Seoul International Travel Fair

Guam tracks private sector growth with 790 net jobs added year-over-year

US Coast Guard confirms fifth cutter for Guam

Latest MilCon task order for Naval Base Guam awarded

AG warns $61.5 million GVB lawsuit could result in public debt

DPHSS Centralizes Operations via New Commercial Leases Amid SNAP Influx

Departments

Cartoons — June 2026

DataBank — June 2026

Making Moves — June 2026

Janet Healy Weeks

Charles T. Domnick

Corporate Giving — June 2026

Quotable — June 2026

DataBank — May 2026

MBJ Life Images: Suits

Surangel S. Whipps Sr.