Guam
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 April 2018
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
Climate, migration, US on Micronesia summit agenda
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
Micronesian leaders on Saipan for regional summit
Leaders from Micronesia's island states are on Saipan this week attending the 23rd Micronesia Islands Forum.
Another Guam priest accused of sex crimes
Another catholic priest has been accused of child sex abuse on Guam.
Documentary supports Chamorro links to Taiwan
Ancient Chamorros were maritime voyagers from the northern part of the Philippines and parts of Taiwan, according to a new documentary.
Police note surge in cocaine cases in Guam
Police in Guam say there's been an increase in local cocaine-related cases.
Another priest accused of sex abuse on Guam; 160 lawsuits filed
Another Catholic priest is facing child sexual abuse allegations on Guam.
Catholic Church in Guam remains mired in scandal
A Catholic Church watchdog on Guam says the church has a lot to do to rebuild trust, after the Archbishop was convicted in a Vatican trial last week. Audio
Guam Catholic Church 'has a lot of work to do'
A Catholic Church watchdog on Guam says the church has a lot to do to rebuild trust, after the top Archbishop was convicted by a Vatican trial last week.
Guam taxes to increase temporarily
Guam's governor has signed into law a bill that will temporarily increase taxes on the island, with the government's revenue suffocated by federal tax cuts.
Vatican says Guam Archbishop guilty of abuse accusations
A Vatican tribunal has found the archbishop of Guam, Anthony Apuron, guilty of "certain accusations" related to the sexual abuse of minors.
Call for Micronesian territories to work together on tourism marketing
There's been a call in the Northern Marianas for the territory to work with Guam and Palau to market themselves globally as tourist destinations.
Guam cuts education spending
Public schools in Guam face a hiring freeze and will have to forego using 168 on-call substitute teachers from next week, as cost-cutting measures hit the education department.
Guam Catholic church seeks solutions as congregation declines
The Archdiocese of Guam is seeking solutions to turn around a reported decline in its congregation.
Guam to cut hours of public employees to save money
The Guam government is planning to implement a shorter working week from next week to overcome a budget shortfall.
Environmental safeguards being ignored for deep sea mining
A Guam-based lawyer says the international community's legal position largely ignores environmental safeguards when it comes to deep sea mining.
New summit to keep Chamorro culture alive
A new event focusing on keeping the Chamorro culture alive has been launched, led by the Guam Preservation Trust.
Guam's Bordallo to seek re-election
Guam's representative to the US Congress has announced her bid for re-election.
Sex abuse claim against Guam church brings total lawsuits to 157
Another lawsuit has been filed against the Catholic Church in Guam, bringing the total lawsuits alleging historical sexual abuse to 157.
Mattis offers assurances over Guam's security
The United States Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has offered assurances that Guam's defences will continue to be bolstered against North Korean missile threats.
