News - Editorial

If there’s one thing decades of administrations in Guam show a remarkable talent for it’s producing plans and reports on plans and standing up task forces to prepare plans.
 

For years, the Journal has followed Guam Memorial Hospital’s challenges. 
 

By now, in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, many proven leaders are eyeing a position in leadership. 

This issue of the Journal shines a light on small businesses.

Following the earthquake in Russia, tsunami warnings were issued throughout the Pacific to Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, islands in Micronesia, Japan and Hawaii.

Guam’s Bill 82-38, the “Do No Harm: The Anti-Medical Misconduct Act of 2025,” would eliminate the requirement that medical malpractice claims go through mandatory arbitration before reaching court.

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.