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Simon Sanchez High School's annual Sharks Day returns this Saturday at Micronesia Mall
Simon Sanchez High School's annual Sharks Day returns this year, and is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Micronesia Mall. The event is open to the public. It will celebrate the diverse spirit of the school community and offer a...

NMSA recognizes valued partners in achieving sports milestones
Various sports events and activities for youth and adults were hosted last year at the Oleai Sports Complex facilities, which the Northern Marianas Sports Association maintains and operates. NMSA photos (NMSA) — The Northern Mariana Sports...

Certified Stinker: The Leonardo da Vinci Musical Financed by Guano
Nauru, a raised coral atoll in southeastern Micronesia, measures roughly 8 square miles and is home to some 13,000 people. In the mid-20th century, the island nation briefly boasted the world’s highest GDP per capita thanks mostly to guano...

'Sustainability will always matter': G3 Art Corps unveils mural at CHamoru Village
Hagåtña is now home to a mural featuring a yellow backdrop with rain water falling from the sky, latte stones, and a yellow light bulb next to the words "Island Success" as a tribute to island sustainability. University of Guam Center for Island...

Tumon Bay Music Festival marks 20 years, seeks musicians for Feb. 26 to March 8 celebrations
Calling all musicians from Guam, the Marianas, Asia and beyond for the largest music event in the region. The Tumon Bay Music Festival, which turns 20 this year, will be held from Feb. 26 to March 8 at various locations throughout Guam. The...

Tumon Bay Music Festival celebrates 20th year showcasing musicians from Guam
(Tumon Bay Music Festival) Presented By: Guam Philharmonic Foundation, Inc. Dates: 2/26/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/1/2025, 3/2/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/4/2025, 3/8/2025 Location: Dededo, Tumon Time: 6:00pm February 27 2025-March 4, 2025, 1:30pm March...

The Best Modern Season Of Survivor Isn't Available On Streaming — Here's Why
Back in 2020, when we were all stuck inside due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its multiple quarantines, I got really into "Survivor" for the second time in my life. (This was a pretty common phenomenon during this time, honestly.) I watched it when...

Young Pacific Leaders Women’s Sport Programme Announces Selection Of 14 Emerging Female Leaders In Sport
YPL participants. (Photo/Supplied) Women in Sport Aotearoa (WISPA) and Pasifika Sisters in Sport (SiS) with support from the U.S. Department of State running a leadership programme for young Pacific Women working in Sport and Physical Activity. 14...

'New year, new you' wellness expo at Micronesia Mall on Jan. 18
“New year, new you,” and Micronesia Mall is inviting everyone this Saturday to an expo that helps focus on wellness and self-care in 2025. The 3rd Annual “New Year, New You” Mind, Body and Wellness Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 18 in...
Big year for sports in Oceania
SPORTING activities in the Pacific Region are expected to pick in 2025 with host of events to take place across Oceania. 2025 promises plenty to look forward to for Pacific sports fans. It will be an action-packed year for Rugby, as Oceania teams...

Natural Selection Surf Lands in Micronesia
As surfers disembark and catch a first glimpse at the pristine waters somewhere in Micronesia, the first-ever Natural Selection Surf event is set to make its global debut this February. Mother Nature, the lead character in all Natural Selection...

30 Best Hallmark-Like Holiday Movies on Netflix (May 2025)
When it comes to the quality content of family programs, the best place is Hallmark. The channel is best known for creating movies and series that are family-friendly and are based on themes of celebration, love, and family. Then there are also...

‘We had to be bold and innovative to save our economy’: Nauru president
YAREN (Nauru Government/Pacnews) — Nauru President David Adeang has revealed for the first time that when he was elected president three years ago, he received advice from the government’s finance department that the nation was in “serious...


On sports diplomacy in the Pacific
As eager global audiences tune in to watch the latest and shiniest sporting event, it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern how important the sport on display actually is. Major sporting events bestow on the hosting nation the opportunity...

Year in Review 2024: Another year, another step forward for NMI sports
WITH the year drawing to a close, NMI sports organizations and athletes made sure to leave their mark. At the 2024 Micronesian Games in Majuro, the Marshall Islands in June, Team Marianas notched a record-breaking 70-23-29 gold-silver-bronze medal...

TOP SPORTS STORY OF 2024: Team NMI’s historic run in 10th Micro Games
The 10th Micronesian Games united nations across Micronesia in a celebration of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and competition, with Team NMI's over 100 strong athletes emerging as a standout among nine other nations. Despite unfavorable...

New Year's Day concert at Micronesia Mall kicks off 2025 music events
A 3 p.m. New Year’s Day concert at Micronesia Mall will kick off the music events of 2025, featuring the Guam Territorial Band, the Tumon Bay Youth Orchestra, and La Voce of Simon Sanchez High School. Residents and visitors are invited to the free...

Australia v New Zealand live streams: How to watch Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash from Perth
Both sides still have an outside chance of winning the tournament. Can they make life difficult for the Springboks? Watch Australia v New Zealand as the two old rivals wrap up their 2025 Rugby Championship campaigns. Read on to find out everything...

GSPN's 2024 recap of Guam sports
Taking a look back at the 2024 calendar, it was more of the same in terms of high school sports domination by the Father Duenas Friars, Guam sent a solid delegation to the Olympic Games in Paris, and the IIAAG and ISA leagues finally found a way...