Bryan Unites U.S. Territorial Governors in Push to Exempt Islands From New Customs Duties on Small Packages

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has secured the backing of three other U.S. territorial governors in a joint appeal to President Donald Trump, formally requesting that the administration exempt the territories from new customs duties on small packages...

Biden’s Final Numbers

Summary The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s our rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency: Inflation roared back, shrinking the value of workers’ paychecks. Consumer prices rose 21.5%. Gasoline...

GMH Has More than a Money Problem

By Vincent Akimoto, M.D. for Kandit News & Views A dead Greek guy named Pythagoras once said, “Number rules the Universe”. When it comes to buying food for your family or medicine for your mom, the number of dollars you have matters. 4%. 4.5%. 5%....

Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon. Here's When to Set Your Clocks Back

The days of mid-afternoon sunsets are almost upon us as winter draws nearer. A few days after Halloween, most of the US will be moving the clocks backward one hour. Daylight saving time ends on Nov. 2, with the time officially changing at 2 a.m....

Brain drain crisis in the US territories is a hidden threat to economic stability

In the last 20 years, US territories have faced a serious problem: the loss of population. For instance, from 2004 to 2018, Puerto Rico lost 632,000 people, reaching its lowest population since 1979 at 3.2 million. This “brain drain” crisis is...

4-H Marianas programs highlight leadership and community projects

4-H Marianas members, Gov. David M. Apatang, lawmakers, other officials and community members ushered in National 4-H Week on Oct. 4 at Northern Marianas College. Photo by Andrew RobertoBy Andrew Roberto [email protected] Variety News Staff AT a...

Local Medicaid moves to Horiguchi to better serve NMI

Commonwealth Medicaid Agency Director George Cruz answers questions during a press conference at the Medicaid office’s new location on the third floor of the Horiguchi Building, Garapan on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The press conference highlighted the...

Owner Bruce Mckenzie puts Wyndham Garden Guam up for sale

BY MAUREEN N. MARATITA Journal Staff The Wyndham Garden Guam in Ypao Road in Tamuning is taking purchase offers, according to its owner. Bruce McKenzie, owner and director of the property, told the Journal his reason for selling has nothing to do...

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...

Wyndham Garden Guam hotel for sale

BY MAUREEN N. MARATITA Journal Staff The Wyndham Garden Guam in Ypao Road in Tamuning is taking purchase offers, according to its owner. Bruce McKenzie, owner and director of the property, told the Journal his reason for selling has nothing to do...

NMC hosts 5th Annual International Day of University Sports

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College recently hosted its 5th Annual International Day of University Sports or IDUS on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Oleai Track, bringing together students, athletes, and community members for a morning of friendly...

MJ Wixsom: Helping the community one animal at a time requires help

At Guardian Animal Medical Center, community service is at the heart of what we do. For more than three decades, our veterinary clinic in Flatwoods, Kentucky, has worked to improve the lives of animals and the people who care about them. Our...

When is daylight saving time 2025? Here's when clocks 'fall back' in Seattle

Across much of the U.S., the clocks change twice a year. In spring, they move forward an hour to mark the start of daylight saving time, and in fall, they shift back an hour as it ends. This gives early risers an extra hour of sleep before their...

Daylight saving time 2025: When will we 'fall back?'

(Photo By Jesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images) Across much of the U.S., the clocks change twice each year. In spring, they move forward an hour to mark the start of daylight saving time, and in fall, they shift back an hour as it ends. This...

New business include Bank of Guam, Japanese home goods, AI consulting and Thai food

BY SKYLER OBISPO Journal Staff Daiso, the affordable Japanese household goods retail store, hosted a grand opening at its new location inside the Guam Premier Outlets on Sept. 27. Donovan Paulino, director of Daiso Mid-Pacific, said at the...

$30M for MVA to Keep Failing Us, While Our People Suffer and Go Hungry

By Mabel Doge Luhan for Mabel’s Table, Kandit News & Views It was barely more than a century ago when I still held out hope for curing my primary medical complaint. No, not the posterior carbuncle, nor the seasonal rickets. I’m talking about my...

Pacific News In Brief For 1 October

Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including concerns about rheumatic heart disease in Fiji. Fiji – health A leading doctor in Fiji says rheumatic heart disease prevention needs to be ramped up. Almost one child in every...

Referendum voting compromise proposed

Sen. William Parkinson is proposing a compromise that could break years of deadlock over who gets to vote on Guam's political future, offering a path to put the question before voters in next year's election. The idea: Set eligibility based on...

Daylight saving is here again (for some). What’s it all about?

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Hang on, what just happened? If you live in Victoria, NSW, South Australia or Tasmania, you’ve...

PSS celebrates 41 years of Head Start, 11 years of Early Head Start in NMI

Sinapalo Head Start students perform a dance number during Monday’s proclamation signing on Rota that officially kicked off the month-long celebration of the PSS Head Start–Early Head Start Programs in the CNMI. PSS photoROTA (PSS) — This month,...