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GVB postpones Tumon Night Market over inclement weather
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Visitors Bureau on Tuesday said it is postponing the Tumon Night Market that's scheduled to open on Sunday, July 27, because of inclement weather mainly connected to tropical disturbance Invest 98W. GVB said the opening night is moved to...
Rising seas, vanishing voices: An Indigenous story from Martha’s Vineyard
Grist Magazine
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July 22, 2025
When former Grist fellow Joseph Lee tells people that his family is from Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, they invariably look confused about what it means to be from a popular vacation spot for U.S. presidents and...
Team American Samoa returns home triumphant after historic Pacific Mini Games Run
Samoa News
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July 11, 2025
Pago Pago, American Samoa — [July 10, 2025] Despite finishing eighth in the overall standings in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, with 6 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals, Team American Samoa returns home triumphant, as it broke it’s...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
‘Pacman’ and ‘Pikonman’
The Manila Times
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July 22, 2025
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao proved to all and sundry that he can still box with the best of them even after his fight against reigning World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios ended in a controversial draw last weekend at the MGM Grand...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
The D Brief: Chaos in Ukraine-aid pause; Russia’s biggest drone strike yet; Extremists attack weather radar; Israeli troops in Lebanon; And a bit more.
Defense One
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Trump’s Pentagon is under fire for not coordinating fully with the White House before halting recent weapons transfers to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported Tuesday evening, citing administration officials. Trump on Monday said he’d reversed...
Spearfishing safety course certifies local divers
Marianas Variety
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A DIVE and rescue training session on June 6 and 7 resulted in the successful completion of a spearfishing safety course by 10 experienced spearfishermen, according to Morito Asai, owner of Aquasmith dive shop and one of the trainers in the...
Analysis of the 2025 Federal Tax Changes Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Legislation
JD Supra - California
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July 8, 2025
Key Takeaways: President Donald Trump signed wide-ranging tax legislation, P.L. 119-21 (the Legislation) on July 4, 2025. The Legislation includes net tax cuts of $4.5 trillion and spending cuts of $1.2 trillion, for a cost compared with current...
OPINION ǀ Truth 124: CNMI’s Politics Gone AWRY by FEAR!
Marianas Variety
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Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is Politics is both “singular & plural” and both “an Art & Science,” which is taught in Highschool Government & Economics courses. Clearly, having twofold meanings in politics’ “purpose & execution” that can often be...
Santos, Ackerman rule inaugural Roll Out 5K
Marianas Variety
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IN celebration of National Transit Month, the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, in cooperation with Run Saipan, hosted its inaugural Roll Out 5K community run on Wednesday afternoon at Garapan Fishing Base. Victor Nash Santos and Tammy...
Deleon Guerrero raises alarm over sharp drop in food assistance
Marianas Variety
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Galvin Deleon Guerrero GALVIN Sablan Deleon Guerrero, independent candidate for U.S. delegate to Congress, expressed dismay over the recent announcement that over 5,000 CNMI households that depend on the CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program would get...
The Wailers in Guam July 19
The Guam Daily Post
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The legendary reggae band, The Wailers, are set to perform for the first time on the island. Described as a rare breed of musicians, each who have left their mark on the music industry with “their culture-defining music, embodying the spirit of...
OPINION ǀ Truth 125: Change not Chaos & Overreach v Overkill - Equality!
Marianas Variety
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Ambrose M. Bennett THE Truth is Ambrose has been promoting Change & Progress for over two decades, yet my critics want readers to think I’m promoting chaos, as “Protesting is not Chaos, its Progress FOR the People.” I’m just thankful my Op eds...
Guam's final medal haul at 20 as 2025 Pacific Mini Games wrap up
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s final medal tally was at 20, including four gold, as the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau wrapped up on Wednesday. The island’s athletes are also bringing home nine silver and seven bronze. Tahiti dominated the Pacific Mini Games from June...
Miss Northern Marianas Asia Pacific hosts first sash-pinning ceremony
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI is elevating its stature on the international pageantry stage with the launch of Miss Northern Marianas Asia Pacific on June 28. Miss Northern Marianas Asia Pacific held its inaugural sash-pinning ceremony for eight beautiful and elegant...
Pacific leaders address US deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Pacific Media Network
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The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from Kiribati, Nauru, the...
EUCON awards third indigenous scholarship to Nicole Marie Hebron Deleon Guerrero
Marianas Variety
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Nicole Marie Hebron Deleon Guerrero, left, with EUCON President Dr. Christian Wei. EUCON photo NICOLE Marie Hebron Deleon Guerrero, a dedicated Chamorro woman from Saipan, has been awarded the EUCON Indigenous Scholarship for the MBA program in...
Over 30 employers to participate in CNMI DOL job fair
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI Department of Labor invites job seekers to a job fair on July 25 at the Marianas Beach Resort, the former Hyatt, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 30 employers will set up at the hotel, including the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation,...
Liberation committee clarifies vendor fee, cites error referring to it as ‘sales tax’
Marianas Variety
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From left, Michi Viches, Liberation Day Committee member; Priscilla Iakopo, adviser; Bridget Maratita-Deleon Guerrero, vice chairwoman; Frances Santos, chairwoman; Pearl Kaipat, secretary; Vicenta Magofna, treasurer; and Patrick Arriola-Camacho,...