US military admits it fell short on awarding local contracts in Micronesia

JTF Micronesia commander Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky said the US military is looking into how contracts are awarded. Photo: Supplied The head of Joint Task Force (JTF) Micronesia has acknowledged that the US military could have done a better job of...

Micronesia finally loses covid-free status

Two of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have reported their first community spread of covid since the pandemic began in early 2020, ending the country’s status as one of a handful of covid-free countries globally. The...

‘We’re not going anywhere,’ United Airlines assures Micronesian officials

HAGÅTÑA (GUAM DAILY POST) —One of the key presentations at Tuesday’s meeting in Yap of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, or PATA, Micronesia Chapter was by Anthony Falvo, United Airlines senior manager for global network planning and alliances,...

Maneran Galaide Leads Guam’s Charge at 2025 Micronesian Cup in Palau

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau– “The competition was intense, but what stood out most was the respect and spirit shared between every crew out there,” said a paddler from Guam’s Maneran Galaide, capturing the spirit of the 2025 Micronesian Cup,...

Ko’ko’ Express 1st anniversary celebration to be held Nov. 8 on Guam

(Photo courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) Presented By: Micronesia Mall Dates: November 8, 2025 Location: Micronesia Mall Time: 11:00 AM To 2:00 PM Price: Free Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 11AM – 2PM Location: Micronesia...

GTA Brings Mobile Manåmko’ Workshop to the Micronesia Mall Nov. 22

(Tamuning, Guam) Friday, October 17, 2025 – GTA is inviting Guam’s elderly community to join a special Mobile Manåmko’ Workshop at the Micronesia Mall (former JP Superstore, Ross/GTA wing) on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The...

Halloween 2025: More trick-or-treating on Guam today

There's still time to pick one's favorite Halloween costume for today's trick-or-treating. Trunk-or-Treat at Capitol Kitchen What: Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event by Capitol Kitchen When: Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Capitol Kitchen...

Micronesia Mall’s ‘Mall-O-Ween’ Oct. 26

Mall-O-Ween, Micronesia Mall’s annual costume contest fllyer (Illustration courtesy of Micronesia Mall) REGISTER NOW! MALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST 2025 Celebrate Halloween in style at Mall-O-Ween, Micronesia Mall’s annual costume contest! Enjoy live...

U.S. to Modernize Harbor in Palau

OCTOBER 30, 2025 – U.S. military and Republic of Palau government representatives hosted a public meeting at Koror State Constitution Hall, Oct. 29, to share information about the Malakal Port and Harbor Improvement Project Environmental Impact...

Endangered Palau Ground Doves are Thriving After Restoration Effort

Ulong Island beaches – credit, Matt Kieffer CC 2.0. Wikimedia Native species like the Endangered Palau ground dove have significantly increased in number thanks to a successful restoration campaign on Ulong Island in Palau. Working together in...

Officially: 65 Countries Open Their Doors to Egyptian Passport Holders Without a Visa

Thu 30 Oct 2025 | 05:05 PM Officially: 65 Countries Open Their Doors to Egyptian Passport Holders Without a Visa The Egyptian passport has achieved a new milestone in the 2025 Passport Index rankings, with the number of countries Egyptians can...

Two Australian hotels named in World’s 50 Best list

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Hyatt announces plans for Andaz Hiroshima opening in 2027

Hyatt and Takenaka Corporation announce Andaz Hiroshima, a 235-room lifestyle hotel set to open in 2027 in central Hiroshima. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and an affiliate of Takenaka...

America attempts to further militarize Asia-Pacific region

The final months of 2025 have witnessed an unprecedented escalation in Washington DC’s relentless campaign to “contain” (in reality, to besiege) one of the multipolar world’s primary pillars – the Peoples Republic of China. Under the thin,...

Micronesia's worst fears realised as WWII shipwrecks leak

Swimming amid the shipwrecks of Micronesia's Chuuk Lagoon is like diving into a time machine. A ghost fleet of ships and aircraft, once part of a formidable Japanese naval base, dot the floor of the state of Chuuk's shallow waters. They lie amid...

'We're not going anywhere,' United Airlines assures Micronesian officials

One of the key presentations at Tuesday's meeting in Yap of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, or PATA, Micronesia Chapter was by Anthony Falvo, United Airlines senior manager for global network planning and alliances, Pacific route planning....

GEC to launch 'I Voted' sticker design contest on Saturday at Micronesia Mall

The Guam Election Commission will be launching its "I Voted" sticker design contest Saturday at Micronesia Mall, with the winning designs scheduled to be used for the 2026 elections. This contest is open to islandwide schools, K-12. GEC's Oct. 25...

2018 photos of a plane that crash-landed in a Pacific lagoon in Micronesia are being falsely shared as if they are from Mumbai

On 20 October 2025, a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, collided with a security patrol vehicle, and fell into the sea, killing two airport staff. All four crew members on board survived, and...

OPINION: Anthropology, humanities at UOG recover the voices of Micronesia

(This is the third of a series of essays on the unique contributions of the humanities program at the University of Guam to the island and the wider Pacific region.) Every semester, when we begin a new course on the peoples of the Pacific, we ask...

Tiyan High School hosts community meeting to support Micronesian students

Tiyan High School recently hosted a community meeting to support Micronesian students. The Guam Department of Education in a release recognized Tiyan High School for its “Building Bridges to Success: Supporting Our Micronesian Students” meeting on...