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Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

The Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport saw its revenues increase by $11 million for fiscal year 2025, according to a recent clean audit report, even as officials warn of near-term revenue strains.
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FSM citizens enlist in US military, relationship remains strong with funding and aid

President Wesley W. Simina congratulated 17 young men and women from across the Federated States of Micronesia during an Enlistment Ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy compound on June 17.
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Department of War reverts to Pacific command name, Guam Air Force assets move to Japan

The U.S. Department of War announced June 17 CHamoru Standard time that the Indo-Pacific Command would now revert to its original name of Pacific Command.
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Legislation proposes public-private partnership for permanent Guam Revenue and Taxation facility

Legislation introduced in the Guam Legislature on June 15 seeks to authorize a public-private partnership to design, construct, finance, and maintain a new, permanent headquarters facility for the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation on publicly owned land.
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GVB achieves clean financial audit, reports $1.6 billion tourism impact

The Guam Visitors Bureau achieved a historic financial milestone, securing an unmodified, clean opinion for its fiscal year 2025 financial audit with zero audit findings and no material weaknesses for the first time in more than six years.
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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A $15.4 million federal grant dedicated to expanding the Guam Veterans Cemetery is at risk of being rescinded following a mounting legal dispute between veterans leadership and the island’s top prosecutor.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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Supply chain: Post-Sinlaku rebounds

One month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku passed through the region, Guam’s commercial supply chain has rebounded to full operational capacity, though local distributors continue to navigate lingering logistics challenges.
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When needs must: Medical evacuation in a crisis

There can be no worse situation than the need to medically evacuate a seriously ill family member from the islands in a hurry. For those who can or must utilize an urgent air ambulance flight there are options.
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Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions > Read More

FSM citizens enlist in US military, relationship remains strong with funding and aid > Read More

Department of War reverts to Pacific command name, Guam Air Force assets move to Japan > Read More

Legislation proposes public-private partnership for permanent Guam Revenue and Taxation facility > Read More

GVB achieves clean financial audit, reports $1.6 billion tourism impact > Read More

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

Supply chain: Post-Sinlaku rebounds > Read More

When needs must: Medical evacuation in a crisis > Read More

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Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

Department of War reverts to Pacific command name, Guam Air Force assets move to Japan

The U.S. Department of War announced June 17 CHamoru Standard time that the Indo-Pacific Command would now revert to its original name of Pacific Command.

Legislation proposes public-private partnership for permanent Guam Revenue and Taxation facility

GVB achieves clean financial audit, reports $1.6 billion tourism impact

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

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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Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

FSM citizens enlist in US military, relationship remains strong with funding and aid

Department of War reverts to Pacific command name, Guam Air Force assets move to Japan

Legislation proposes public-private partnership for permanent Guam Revenue and Taxation facility

GVB achieves clean financial audit, reports $1.6 billion tourism impact

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

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Guam News

Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

Department of War reverts to Pacific command name, Guam Air Force assets move to Japan

Legislation proposes public-private partnership for permanent Guam Revenue and Taxation facility

GVB achieves clean financial audit, reports $1.6 billion tourism impact

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

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.