This issue of the paper deals with the realities of life in the islands.
We cover everything from a major sporting event in Palau to the life-changing event of securing a driving license to the farming industry and food security.
Palau is to be congratulated for what looks to be an exciting Pacific Mini Games, with ramifications for tourism and the economy, and the dovetailing of timing with an event popular with the fishing community. That event is lifted further by community support from businesses that are part of the fabric of the islands. The 2025 Palau Sports Fishing Association’s Annual Derby features the Etpison Cup and is also supported by Ambros Inc.’s Budweiser, Bank of Hawaii, the Palau Pacific Resort, NECO Yamaha and IP&E among other corporations.
Our islands are the better for businesses that give back to the community and the Journal is proud of its own support for its Community Partners in the Mariana Islands. Civic organizations and non-profits do essential work in giving support and a united voice to our communities.
A driving license is a passport to freedom on the road.
However, as our story shows, it comes with certain responsibilities – to drive safely and aim to avoid the all-too-frequent accidents and the resulting tragedies that come from them, through a variety of anti-social behaviors.
Farming is seeing another resurgence in Guam and the story offers a window into how lessons being learned are applicable for all islands and locations, wherever you are reading the paper.
We also bring you a thoughtful analysis of the perils of cybersecurity – not only its dangers, but the need for barriers to those dangers. Education of all employees is essential as dangerous and realistic emails emphasize the aptitude and perseverance of numerous attempts to penetrate intranets and systems.
In our region we have seen essential government institutions such as a hospital, and businesses large and small suffer the consequences.
The Journal will continue to focus on the successes of businesses in our region and all stakeholders that affect our region. We applaud the efforts our businesses make in an economy that sees challenges in tourism, construction, power generation, and external factors that affect not only businesses but the everyday lives of our island residents. mbj
We cover everything from a major sporting event in Palau to the life-changing event of securing a driving license to the farming industry and food security.
Palau is to be congratulated for what looks to be an exciting Pacific Mini Games, with ramifications for tourism and the economy, and the dovetailing of timing with an event popular with the fishing community. That event is lifted further by community support from businesses that are part of the fabric of the islands. The 2025 Palau Sports Fishing Association’s Annual Derby features the Etpison Cup and is also supported by Ambros Inc.’s Budweiser, Bank of Hawaii, the Palau Pacific Resort, NECO Yamaha and IP&E among other corporations.
Our islands are the better for businesses that give back to the community and the Journal is proud of its own support for its Community Partners in the Mariana Islands. Civic organizations and non-profits do essential work in giving support and a united voice to our communities.
A driving license is a passport to freedom on the road.
However, as our story shows, it comes with certain responsibilities – to drive safely and aim to avoid the all-too-frequent accidents and the resulting tragedies that come from them, through a variety of anti-social behaviors.
Farming is seeing another resurgence in Guam and the story offers a window into how lessons being learned are applicable for all islands and locations, wherever you are reading the paper.
We also bring you a thoughtful analysis of the perils of cybersecurity – not only its dangers, but the need for barriers to those dangers. Education of all employees is essential as dangerous and realistic emails emphasize the aptitude and perseverance of numerous attempts to penetrate intranets and systems.
In our region we have seen essential government institutions such as a hospital, and businesses large and small suffer the consequences.
The Journal will continue to focus on the successes of businesses in our region and all stakeholders that affect our region. We applaud the efforts our businesses make in an economy that sees challenges in tourism, construction, power generation, and external factors that affect not only businesses but the everyday lives of our island residents. mbj