USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completes successful operational period, support GIUE in Tinian

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security...

China unveils maritime training programme for Pacific island nations

China's engagement in Pacific maritime cooperation is increasing, with a focus on areas such as marine science, economic development, environmental protection, and maritime security. But its growing presence is also altering regional geostrategic...

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian community in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Sep 15: Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita interacted with the Indian community members in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, terming them as a “living bridge” between the two nations.He lauded the role of...

Local chefs showcase island's farm-to-table bounty at culinary competition

Six teams of Guam's top chefs will transform locally grown ingredients into gourmet dishes Wednesday evening at the eighth annual Maila Ta Fan Chesa event, highlighting the island's agricultural diversity and culinary talent. The competition at...

Kava Declaration sparks concerns among Vanuatu exporters

The Kava Declaration developed by Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, seeks to protect the cultural integrity and intellectual property of kava by restricting the use of the name “kava” to seven Pacific Island kava-growing countries including, Fiji,...

How to watch Champions League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free games

Watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams as Paris Saint-Germain attempt to successfully defend the title they won courtesy of a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in last season’s final. The revamped Champions League proved to be a huge success last...

The Cruel Deceptions of Peace in Palestine

Armed Conflicts, Crime & Justice, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, International Justice, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Middle East & North Africa, TerraViva United Nations Opinion UN Photo/Loey Felipe The UN...

Advancing sustainable development through a Pacific–Local2030 partnership

A new SPC–Local2030 partnership boosts Pacific data systems, resilience, and SDG action. In the Pacific, scientific data is more than a tool; it is a pathway to protect communities, safeguard ecosystems, support negotiations and advocacy and...

This Is The World's Newest Airbus A220-300 Operator

The flag carrier of Papua New Guinea has entered its latest chapter in aviation history, becoming the 25th operator of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The Micronesian country, which is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is composed of...

Guam marks debut as associate member of Pacific Islands Forum

Joshua Tenorio delivers his remarks at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum held in Honiara, Solomon Islands from Sept. 8 to 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Guam Governor By Pacific Island Times News Staff Marking its debut as an associate...

Bezos Earth Fund invests AUD57 million to accelerate Pacific-led ocean protection

Grants will safeguard 835,000 square miles (2.16 million km²) of ocean across 12 countries and territories WASHINGTON, D.C –A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the...

Depleting fishing grounds and the need to practice sustainable fishing at Titiana

By Ronald Toito’ona The dual impacts of over-fishing and climate change appear to have resulted in the depletion of fish stocks on various common fishing grounds used by local fishermen from Titiana village, in the Western province of Solomon...

PHR Club Guam presents: The ultimate island brunch - a culinary feast for a cause

PHR Club Guam is proud to announce the return of its signature dining charity event, “The Ultimate Island Brunch,” taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sun. Oct. 5 at the Tasi Banquet Hall, Hotel Nikko Guam. Recognized as Guam’s largest...

UN endorses non-binding call to establish Palestinian state without Hamas

Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up (THE TIMES OF ISRAEL) The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly endorsed a declaration outlining “tangible, time-bound and irreversible steps” toward a...

Utilities eyeing impacts on water, power as Navy seeks 1,317 homes by 2028

With the Navy looking to rapidly increase housing for service members coming to Guam in the next three years, discussion on Tuesday at the Consolidated Commission on Utilities turned to a potential for the military to foot the bill for power and...

MoS Pabitra Margherita Calls On Papua New Guinea PM James Marape

Port Moresby: Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita called on Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Monday, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of...

International Dance Festival aims to diversify tourism markets

Guam will host the first-ever Guam International Dance Festival in Tumon this December, as part of the Guam Visitors Bureau's strategy to diversify tourism markets and showcase the island as a cultural hub. Guam's tourism arrivals numbers although...

Plastic Pollution: Geneva Meeting Failure

The Green Update is a bi-monthly/ monthly column focusing on recent info related to climate change and the environment. Innovations, policy decisions, green models to follow, anything that can shape our future environment can be discussed here In...

Washtenaw United: The Corner Health Center prepares for challenges

ABOUT ALEX PLUM: Alex is a servant-leader focused on improving the health and wholeness of people living on the margins. Board certified in healthcare management, his expertise as a nonprofit executive has been informed by his experience...

Rubio Visits Israel in Wake of UN Vote for Palestinian State; Israeli Leaders Press to Annex Judea/Samaria

JERUSALEM, Israel – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel this weekend and has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the meantime, some Israeli leaders are calling for the government to declare sovereignty over...