. NMI Gov. Arnold I. Palacios dies at 69 on Wednesday evening News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Jul 24, 2025 Share this News NMI Gov. Arnold I. Palacios dies at 69 on Wednesday evening Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, Northern Mariana Islands, has died at the age of 69 on Wednesday night, July 23.
. Developing tropical system to bring rain to Guam, the Marianas and Yap News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Jul 23, 2025 Share this News Developing tropical system to bring rain to Guam, the Marianas and Yap Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands should expect heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next few days. National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office meteorologists are watching a tropical disturbance, Invest 98W.
. Palau leaders discuss U.S. request to host aslyum seekers News: Palau Posted on: Jul 22, 2025 Share this News Palau leaders discuss U.S. request to host aslyum seekers The United States is asking Palau to host third-country nationals who are currently in the United States seeking asylum. President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. brought the request to the nation’s Congress, Olbiil Era Kelulau, on July 19 during a leadership meeting.
. Palau President meets BOH leadership; visitor numbers continue to rise News: Palau Posted on: Jul 22, 2025 Share this News Palau President meets BOH leadership; visitor numbers continue to rise Investment and financial education programs for Palauans were discussed during a meeting between President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., of Palau, and James C. Polk, president and chief banking officer of the Bank of Hawaii.
. REFORPAC 2025: largest contingency-response exercise in the Pacific News: Guam Posted on: Jul 22, 2025 Share this News REFORPAC 2025: largest contingency-response exercise in the Pacific On July 10, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces kicked off Resolute Force Pacific 2025, an Air Force Department-Level exercise, the largest ever conducted in the Pacific according to the 36th Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Charles D. Cooley.
. Barrigada, Port Authority, Palau Community win top honors in Liberation Day Parade Float Competition News: Guam Posted on: Jul 22, 2025 Share this News Barrigada, Port Authority, Palau Community win top honors in Liberation Day Parade Float Competition Gov. of Guam Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and lieutenant governor Joshua F. Tenorio have announced the winners of the 81st Liberation Day Parade float competition, celebrating the island’s most anticipated holiday with the theme “Fanohge CHamoru.”
. Three education leaders in the region announce future plans News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Jul 18, 2025 Share this News Three education leaders in the region announce future plans Guam Community College will be looking for a new leader, since President Mary A.Y. Okada is leaving the college. The local Guam college joins two others in the region as having vacancies in their leadership positions.
. GVB exit surveys: 94% of visitors want to return to Guam News: Guam Posted on: Jul 16, 2025 Share this News GVB exit surveys: 94% of visitors want to return to Guam The Guam Visitors Bureau issued findings from its Visitor Exit Survey Program which revealed that 94% of visitors surveyed intend to return to Guam.
. Taitague: Keep defense contractors at 5% BPT, lower BPT for other businesses News: Guam Posted on: Jul 15, 2025 Share this News Taitague: Keep defense contractors at 5% BPT, lower BPT for other businesses Sen. Telo T. Taitague has proffered an amendment to Sen. Eulogio Shawn Gumataotao’s business privilege tax rollback bill.
. Bank of Hawaii opens Tamuning branch, built on island roots and navigating forward News: Guam Posted on: Jul 15, 2025 Share this News Bank of Hawaii opens Tamuning branch, built on island roots and navigating forward Bank of Hawaii officially relocated its Hagåtña branch to its new Tamuning location on July 14.