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Koror, Palau — From the Marshall Islands to Ukraine, to New York, to the Northern Mariana Islands, Web3 explorers and innovators from around the world attended the Palau Blockchain Summit from Aug. 26 to 28.

A chance meeting in 2004 has led to the extension of a new business service and strategies in Guam.

Parsons Government Services Inc. of Pasadena, Calif., was awarded a $34,291,600 firm-fixed-price contract for family housing replacement. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in the Marshall Islands [at the U.S. Army Garrison on Kwajalein Atoll], with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2027.

From Sept. 1 Star Marianas will add an extra flight between Rota and Guam on weekdays.

The House Committee on Natural Resources will host a Congressional Field Hearing on Guam from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 24 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.

Tokio Marine Pacific Insurance Limited, which recorded premiums written of approximately $176 million USD in 2022, will be soon be acquired by locally-owned Calvo Enterprises, Inc.

The countdown has begun to see whether a new regional airline will take to the air. Alii Palau is due to fly between Singapore and Palau, with its maiden flight scheduled for Sept. 12, according to the airline.

Pay-Less Markets announced Aug. 14 the opening of SuperDrug in Upper Tumon, inside Kmart, replacing the Kmart Pharmacy. The pharmacy hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.