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Selfie Time! 5 top picture-perfect Instagram places on Guam
Inarajan Pools (Photo by YanaPadigos/Courtesy of The Guam Guide) Wondering where to take beautiful pictures that capture the essence of your visit to Guam? We think Guam is photogenic from every angle but here are a few #InstaGuam spots around the...

Guam reaches thousands in Nagoya showcasing culture and events at tourism expo Japan 2025
NAGOYA, JAPAN - The Guam Visitors Bureau, along with its members, represented Guam at the Tourism Expo Japan 2025 themed “Travel for Discovery and New Encounters” from Sept. 25-28 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya. This marks a significant...

Sing Out Loud Festival’s Live Wildly Showcase draws 25K music fans
Sing Out Loud Festival’s Live Wildly Showcase brought more than 25,000 people from across the United States and abroad to downtown St. Augustine on Sept. 20 and 21, transforming Francis Field into an immersive two-day celebration of live music and...

In support of Guam Memorial Hospital
My name is Oscar Yang, and I am an 11th grade student at Harvest Christian Academy. I am writing to respectfully request that you consider publishing an op-ed I have written about the urgent need to support Guam Memorial Hospital. As an intern in...

Waterbomb Hong Kong music festival postponed this weekend due to typhoon forecast
A water-themed music festival scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to a forecast of possible strong winds and an approaching typhoon. Waterbomb Hong Kong 2025 said on Wednesday that tickets purchased would be refunded in accordance...

How to get certified for scuba diving on Guam
The island of Guam is unique for its cultural, historical, and ecological features. Located in the Pacific Ocean and neighboring the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam is famous for its warm, crystal-clear, waters which are perfect for an array of...

PIC Guam launches reimagined signature dinner show “Pirates of the Pacific”
(Photo by Pacific Islands Club Guam ) Grand opening event treats guests to an exciting show with pirates and cultural performers taking over Tumon Bay (Tumon, Guam – October 2, 2025) – Pacific Islands Club (PIC) Guam proudly announces the grand...

Taste of Guam: Simply the best sashimi ever!
(Photo by Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Annette Merfalen/Annie’s Chamorro Kitchen) "My name is Annie. Food and I get along so well! Cooking and baking are more than a hobby for me – they’re a passion. I come from the beautiful island of Guam, U.S.A. The...

'Enriching cultural experiences': Guam to host first international dance festival on Dec. 6-7 but registration closing soon
Guam will be hosting its first international dance festival on Dec. 6 and 7, a regional showcase and competition celebrating cultural heritage, creative expression, and artistic excellence. Registration is now being accepted online at...

Newly retired Guam hospital chief reflects on navigating the toughest years
On more than one occasion, Lillian Perez-Posadas thought about walking away. The longtime administrator of Guam Memorial Hospital remembers the nights when criticism felt overwhelming, when the financial shortfalls seemed insurmountable and when...

Regal Announces Its First Ever Podcast on the Big Screen: World Exclusive Premiere of "The Diary Of A CEO" with Steven Bartlett and Global Music Star Louis Tomlinson
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal is proud to announce the first release of a podcast in select theatres across the U.S. and select Cineworld locations across the U.K. with the world exclusive premiere of The Diary Of A CEO:...
Live Wildly Showcase draws 25,000 music fans to St. Augustine
The Sing Out Loud Festival and Live Wildly Showcase 2025 attracted more than 25,000 music enthusiasts to Francis Field in St. Augustine on Sept. 20 and 21. Hozier, Beabadoobee, Gigi Perez, Sombr, David Kushner, Father John Misty, Vance Joy, Sarah...

“The Carriers Closing In on Guam” China’s Bold Pacific Move Tests U.S. Naval Power and Pushes Regional Stability to the Edge
IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 Chinese Carriers enter waters near Guam, escalating tensions in the Pacific. 💪 Military Exercises conducted by China demonstrate strength but stop short of confrontation. ⚖️ U.S. Naval Power remains unmatched despite China’s...

Tumon Night Market: Hallows-eve Night Oct. 26
Tumon Night Market: Hallows-eve Night (Guam Visitors Bureau) About Tumon Night Market: Hallows-eve Night Beware! Tumon Night Market Presents: Hallows-Eve Night! Get ready for a night of frights and fun! The Tumon Night Market is transforming into...

China Test-Launches New DF-26D Hypersonic ‘Guam Killer’ Missile
China has test-launched its new DF-26D missile, a variant believed to carry a hypersonic or maneuvering warhead. Officially unveiled at Beijing’s September 3, 2025 parade, the system extends China’s strike reach deeper into the Pacific, placing...
Guam Kitchen: Making cheesy sausage breakfast burritos
(Photo by Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Annette Merfalen/Annie’s Chamorro Kitchen) “My name is Annie. Food and I get along so well! Cooking and baking are more than a hobby for me – they’re a passion. I come from the beautiful island of Guam, U.S.A. The...

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility
Inside the family room at The Salvation Army Guma Famaolo’an Lighthouse Recovery Center (LRC) in Tiyan, Guam, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are mom visit days. That’s when women who are in residential treatment see their children who are in the...

PIC’s ‘Pirates of the Pacific’ returns with aerial fire dancing and high-wire duels
After a five-year pause, Pacific Islands Club Guam relaunched its signature dinner show “Pirates of the Pacific” on Wednesday. The reimagined 50-minute production blends live stunts, humor and a family-first story on a new ship-themed stage. PIC...

Tumon Night Market: Back to Our Roots Oct. 12
Tumon Night Market: Back to Our Roots (Illustration courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau) About Tumon Night Market: Back to Our Roots Get Ready to Go “Back To Our Roots” at the Tumon Night Market! Mark your calendars! The Tumon Night Market is calling...

Nonexempt federal civilian workers stay home
As of late Thursday, the U.S. federal government remained closed, as Congress continues to try and pass a budget for fiscal year 2026 which began Oct. 1. U.S. Military personnel, including thousands on Guam, must still report to work without pay...