In just a few days, America will celebrate its 250th birthday. We, as an American community on Guam, also have much to celebrate. Seventy-six years since the signing of our Organic Act of Guam, this particular celebration speaks to a democracy that continues to thrive in 2026.
As tensions continue to rise in our region, Guam must take proactive steps to protect our people. Our families deserve more than hope; they deserve safe places to shelter during emergencies.
As someone who balances a fast-paced life in South Korea with a passion for fitness and the outdoors, my third visit to Guam has reaffirmed something special about this island: It is the perfe…
Health care leaders and community advocates on Guam are worried that the island's medical infrastructure is inadequate for the people who live here. They think Guam needs more hospitals and be…
Tourism is one of the foundations of Guam’s economy. It supports our hotels, restaurants, small businesses, taxi operators, retail shops, tour companies, cultural performers, families, and gov…
For decades, the government of Guam has treated maintenance as a luxury and collapse as a strategy. Every year, we hear the same excuse: “There is no money.” No money to repair schools. No mon…
“In youth we run into difficulties; in old age difficulties run into us.”
When the sun rises on July 4, 2026, it will rise first on Guam. Long before fireworks light the skies over Washington, Philadelphia, or Boston, the first American community to greet the nation…
Last Thursday, a local morning talk show host (whose initials are Ray Gibson) lamented that the people of Guam never got to have a say in where they want a new hospital.
For decades, Guam's economic conversations have centered on tourism, military investment, federal spending and large-scale development projects. While these industries remain important, perhap…
Words can open doors - or slam them shut. I don’t know who first said that, but it should appear in every employee handbook and at the bottom of every memo. All of us need a constant reminder …
Have you ever noticed a black film covering one of your plants? Technically, it is known as sooty mold - a term used for well over 200 species of fungi. It is a remarkable, but poorly understo…
Guam sometimes feels like it is living in a one-sided relationship.
These days, everything that comes to mind connects with a story, a memory of days gone by and the lessons that have enriched my journey. Maybe it’s because I am getting older, after all I am s…
I read with interest Sooyeon Koh's June 13, 2026 editorial in the Post, "Is Guam Dead?" and I agree with much of her analysis.
I am writing as a voice in the Chuukese community, with a heart full of gratitude, to convey our deepest appreciation for your swift, compassionate, overwhelming support and generosity to the …
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to honor the resilience of those who have faced cancer and to promote community support for survivors in their ongoing journey. This month is als…
It’s too late for Simon Sanchez High School - again. But clearly, the Government of Guam procurement system is in dire need of reform, redesign, overhaul.
It is a question that has been surfacing across Korean social media lately.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is celebrating Community Health Improvement Week, June 8-12. It is a time to honor those working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of …
There has been much discussion about Guam's economic future, yet we continue to speak as though meaningful solutions are beyond our reach. They are not. We have the authority to act, and we ha…
Guam’s geographic destiny is set to have a front-row seat to momentous changes in naval sea power. Almost 130 years ago, when American naval power was in its infancy, Guam’s value as a coaling…
The topic for today is, again, habits that we need to move past, and the benefits in doing so. Last time out, I gave you three to start off. To see that article on the Guam Daily Post website,…
In the company of their peers, the leadership of the Guam Police Department, dignitaries like Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, the winners of the 2026 GPD Service Awards…
Have you ever wondered where your food comes from before it reaches your plate? Was it grown locally? Who produced it? What was applied to it? These are questions that are increasingly on the …
Parents must resist the temptation of giving a child a book and telling her to read and learn something. That’s like giving your son a driving manual with the rules for the road, throwing him …
When Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this May, he delivered a message that resonated across the Indo-Pacific: The region is now the world’s str…
June has rightly become a time when we celebrate Pride Month and affirm the dignity of our LGBT+ family, friends and neighbors. They are valued members of our island community, and they deserv…
Our Pacific Islands fishing community recently lost one of its greatest champions, and I am still struggling to put into words how much his loss means to all of us.
A debate tells voters something a campaign ad never can.
Summer is here. The Primary Election is just a few months away. With time at the barbecue, the beach or doing both, talk of the Guam election cycle is happening all over the island. Talk about…
A lot of people on Guam remember the garment era in Saipan. At its peak, more than 30,000 workers were sewing clothes for American brands in the CNMI, and most of them were Filipino women. The…
Every generation is fortunate enough to witness a moment that changes the trajectory of what its people believe is possible.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A policeman, an explorer, a band leader? That was the old question.
In 1988, I accompanied Dr. Vivian Dames, founder of the University of Guam's Bachelor of Social Work program, to a meeting with the late Dr. Patricia Ewalt, then dean of the School of Social W…
The Supreme Court of Guam ruling that Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has the authority under the Organic Act of Guam to build a federally funded hospital in Mangilao is definitely welcome. But let’s n…
Foster Care Awareness Month calls us not only to recognize foster parents and child welfare professionals, but also to ask difficult questions about ourselves as a community. For generations, …
As April has passed and May comes to a close, it is important to bring to light the significance of these months. April is Child Abuse Prevention month while May is National Foster Care Month.…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant issue for Guam. Many private-sector businesses are already using AI to save time, reduce repetitive work and improve services. The government can…
Every year, Guam’s farmers and home gardeners face a familiar dilemma: Trees are abundant with fruit, but much of it ripens all at once. While sharing mangoes or breadfruit with neighbors is a…
Donald Trump is an old-school, straight-up New Yorker. What comes out of his mouth doesn't surprise me at all; it actually makes me chuckle. At Phi Delta Theta and numerous fraternities across…
As Guam prepares to celebrate its 82nd Liberation Day, the Office of the Governor recently unveiled this year’s official theme: “Para I Onra, Para I Gloria” (For Our Honor, For Our Glory). Thi…
I parked my car and walked into a store in Chicago that sold party supplies, wine and spirits. The owner approached me and asked, “Who are you and what do you do?” I was perplexed by his line …
To a psychologist, you and I can be summed up as a unique bundle of attitudes, desires, fears and habits. Like fingerprints, no two people are an exact match. Today, I’m going to focus on habi…
I would be remiss if I didn’t respond to Dr. Akimoto’s recent opinion about corrupt, crooked politicians. I would have responded to each of his blunt remarks about several people, but it would…
I parked my car and walked into a store in Chicago that sold party supplies, wine and spirits. The owner approached me and asked, “Who are you and what do you do?” I was perplexed by his line …
Guam is a beautiful place with a lot of culture, and it is very important in the Pacific. Even with all that, a lot of people who live on Guam have a hard time finding good jobs and making eno…
Most people on Guam do not spend their time thinking about the Federal Reserve, interest rates, or economic theories coming out of Washington, D.C. But the truth is that decisions made thousan…
