LETTER: Guam archbishop seeks prayers for cardinals, conclave to elect a new pope

(These are excerpts from Archbishop Ryan Jimenez’s May 6, 2025 message requesting prayers for cardinals and the conclave). As 133 cardinal electors gather in Rome for the start of the conclave to elect a new pope on May 7, I ask Guam Catholics to join …

PHOTOS: A tour of Exploration Vessel Nautilus on Guam

Derek Sowers, expedition leader and Ocean Exploration Trust mapping manager, shows the inside of a control van of the Exploration Vessel Nautilus while docked portside at the Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port in Piti on May 6, 2025. The room is where …

‘A military colony:’ Panel says Department of Defense is at heart of Guam decolonization

Talks about political status change for Guam have to start with the role the island plays in the defense of the United States, according to the opening panel of the Commission on Decolonization’s Fanhita conference on Tuesday. Former Attorney General …

Units from Guam Fire and Andersen Fire respond to a fire in Barrigada area

With Guam currently under a fire weather watch, firefighters were put to the test today as units from the Guam Fire Department, with backup from an Andersen Fire and Emergency services tanker, responded to a blaze in Barrigada.

How Trump’s tariff policy becomes ideal for Guam

 When President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign goods, most Americans felt the ripple effects in rising prices and shifting trade dynamics. But on the tiny island of Guam, 6,000 miles from Washington D.C., the impact is unique. Nearly …

Day-old chicks from Hawaii allowed into Guam again, bird flu-linked import ban partially lifted

Day-old chicks from Hawaii are allowed into Guam once again, according to the Guam Department of Agriculture which on Tuesday partially lifted the import ban related to avian influenza or bird flu. Guam still bans live chickens and other poultry from …

Island fun for everyone: 7 family activities on Guam

It’s the weekend, and the family has been waiting ALL WEEK to get together and jump into some good ol’ family fun. Where can you actually go? Look no further! Here is your guide to family fun, covering 7 exciting activities you and the entire family can …

15 things to know before you go to Guam

(Woman relaxing on a tropical beach with hat.) Guam is unique and complex. It looks like one thing on the surface, but it’s entirely another animal underneath. Save time, money, and embarrassment on your trip (or move) to Guam with these tips! You can …

Sun, sand, sweat: Top 5 beach trails on Guam

Taga’chang Beach (The Guam Guide) Daily life can get hectic as we go about trying to make a living while living our lives. From work to family to social obligations, and even hobbies such as sports that require a certain amount of preparation and …

Guam Department of Agriculture partially lifts poultry import ban to allow day-old chicks from Hawaii