In this paper, the two stories on drug usage in the Mariana Islands have very different focuses. But sometimes it’s the news team’s privilege and responsibility to go where the story leads, and that is exactly what happened.
Journalism can be dynamic.
What is sure is that drug testing is currently here to stay in Guam and in the Northern Mariana Islands as are drugs in the workplace.
As always, this Journal offers a mixture of the latest news from around the region, and a perspective on issues that interest our readers, available also in whatever form you prefer.
The news Chuuk and from the Marshall Islands may not make for easy reading as the stories deal with environmental issues in Chuuk and current cessation of federal funding in the Marshalls – all related to the economy and in Chuuk’s case to tourism, with potential ramifications for a wide swathe of the islands.
Healthcare continues to attract news of developments, particularly efforts and opinions on a new hospital for Guam and its location and conditions at the Guam Memorial Hospital – an issue the Journal has been covering for decades.
But meanwhile, Palau is moving forward with plans for its own hospital and a new hospital, with its government forging beneficial relationships to help its citizens.
The country has of necessity a more than active private sector presence for healthcare.
The private sector shows its best face when it meets a need in any of our island communities and this is continuous through its small businesses.
We run news as the essential small business sector rocks and rolls with the punches around the islands.
Coverage across our various mediums also includes what our legislators are eyeing, and in this issue that includes moves in Guam to update aged legislation and improve the island’s tourism product.
And the paper’s Pinpoint Guam Databank includes facts and figures on building permits – clearly an economic indicator – as well as the Port of Guam Authorities latest tonnage information.
Many of our stories contain input from readers who are concerned, or have something to add, whether it is news or an opinion. You can reach out to managingeditor@glimpsesofguam.com and be part of shaping the news to your satisfaction. mbj
Journalism can be dynamic.
What is sure is that drug testing is currently here to stay in Guam and in the Northern Mariana Islands as are drugs in the workplace.
As always, this Journal offers a mixture of the latest news from around the region, and a perspective on issues that interest our readers, available also in whatever form you prefer.
The news Chuuk and from the Marshall Islands may not make for easy reading as the stories deal with environmental issues in Chuuk and current cessation of federal funding in the Marshalls – all related to the economy and in Chuuk’s case to tourism, with potential ramifications for a wide swathe of the islands.
Healthcare continues to attract news of developments, particularly efforts and opinions on a new hospital for Guam and its location and conditions at the Guam Memorial Hospital – an issue the Journal has been covering for decades.
But meanwhile, Palau is moving forward with plans for its own hospital and a new hospital, with its government forging beneficial relationships to help its citizens.
The country has of necessity a more than active private sector presence for healthcare.
The private sector shows its best face when it meets a need in any of our island communities and this is continuous through its small businesses.
We run news as the essential small business sector rocks and rolls with the punches around the islands.
Coverage across our various mediums also includes what our legislators are eyeing, and in this issue that includes moves in Guam to update aged legislation and improve the island’s tourism product.
And the paper’s Pinpoint Guam Databank includes facts and figures on building permits – clearly an economic indicator – as well as the Port of Guam Authorities latest tonnage information.
Many of our stories contain input from readers who are concerned, or have something to add, whether it is news or an opinion. You can reach out to managingeditor@glimpsesofguam.com and be part of shaping the news to your satisfaction. mbj