9:50 am today

Pacific correspondent Eleisha Foon

From Nine To Noon, 9:50 am today

The Governor of Guam has defended the use of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles on the territory and says it's needed in order to promote peace in the Pacific region.

This comes at a time where the United States territory is preparing to build a 360-degree defence system on the island which will act as a shield.

Guam

Photo: RNZ Pacific / Eleisha Foon

RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon