9 Aug 2024

Pacific correspondent Eleisha Foon

From Nine To Noon, 9:50 am on 9 August 2024

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  

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