. Eating spaghetti, speaking Chamorro, and savoring When in Rome Opinion: Plain English Posted on: Jan 07, 2026 Share this News Eating spaghetti, speaking Chamorro, and savoring When in Rome Culture is undeniably important and it is a combination of many things — our heritage, our language and our customs. But culture also changes and adapts and we change with it.
. Businesses take the leap to brick-and-mortar stores News: Guam Posted on: Jan 07, 2026 Share this News Businesses take the leap to brick-and-mortar stores From Hawaiian cuisine to baked goods, new businesses in Guam continue to emerge heading into 2026.
. Big developments in Majuro as power plant, fuel farm and solar get underway News: Marshall Islands Posted on: Jan 07, 2026 Share this News Big developments in Majuro as power plant, fuel farm and solar get underway MAJURO, Marshall Islands — Major energy developments for the Marshall Islands capital will become visible from mid-2026 and beyond.
. MBJ Life — The Magic of Matcha News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Department: MBJ Life Posted on: Jan 07, 2026 Share this News MBJ Life — The Magic of Matcha According to Artefact Magazine, matcha has transcended its niche status to become a global mainstream staple and lifestyle statement. Driven by its vibrant aesthetic, health benefits, and social-media appeal, the global matcha market reached an estimated value of $4.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to surpass $5.7 billion by 2027.
. Original ideas: Businesses bloom and knock your socks off News: Guam Posted on: Jan 07, 2026 Share this News Original ideas: Businesses bloom and knock your socks off Hyatt Regency Guam’s HYmarket on Dec. 2 featured vendors with ideas that turned into small businesses. Two of the featured owners in the packed ballroom and its foyer developed unique products that have resonated with a growing client base.
. Guam reports 97.1% tobacco retail compliance rate News: Guam Posted on: Jan 07, 2026 Share this News Guam reports 97.1% tobacco retail compliance rate Guam reported a 97.1% compliance rate with tobacco retail laws following island-wide inspections conducted by the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and the Department of Revenue and Taxation.
. GHC and GHURA break ground on $1.5M Lada Gardens renovation; More funding sought for Guma As-Atdas News: Guam Posted on: Jan 02, 2026 Share this News GHC and GHURA break ground on $1.5M Lada Gardens renovation; More funding sought for Guma As-Atdas The Guam Housing Corp. and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority announced the $1.5 million renovation of 16 low-income rental units within the Lada Gardens community.
. DPHSS: annual rate for sanitary permits to increase to $568 News: Guam Posted on: Dec 31, 2025 Share this News DPHSS: annual rate for sanitary permits to increase to $568 The annual rate for sanitary permits will increase to $568 starting Jan. 1 according to a Dec. 30 statement by the Department of Public Health and Social Services.
. Palau and the U.S. agree on hospital, pension aid and third-country nationals in Palau News: Palau Posted on: Dec 29, 2025 Share this News Palau and the U.S. agree on hospital, pension aid and third-country nationals in Palau On Dec. 24, Palau and the United States signed two memorandums of understanding that will see Washington expand support for Palau’s health, security, pensions and education infrastructure, and an agreement for Palau to accept up to 75 third country nationals who entered the U.S. without authorization but have no known criminal history.