Guam secures new cruise route with Taiwan, eyes direct China Airlines flights
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has secured a new ocean liner cruise service from Kaohsiung, Taiwan that will bring up to 1,000 passengers per trip to the island, as part of a joint trade and investment mission that also produced a sister-city agreement and potential new air service.
This Week on NMI News Service: March 2-5, 2026
It was a week dominated by federal engagement, legal battles, and community milestones across the Marianas and Guam, with developments moving simultaneously in Washington, D.C., Taipei, Hagåtña, and Saipan.
Guam Labor Department and DFS to Host Job Fair Friday Ahead of March 31 Closure
HAGÅTÑA — The Guam Department of Labor and DFS Guam will co-host a job fair Friday at the DFS Galleria for employees facing displacement ahead of the retail giant’s permanent closure at the end of the month.
Guam Governor Takes Hospital Fight to Supreme Court, Asks for Ruling on Executive Authority Under Organic Act
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Guam on Wednesday asking the court to issue a declaratory judgment clarifying whether the Guam Legislature can enact or apply statutes in a way that effectively prevents her from carrying out her constitutionally assigned duty to establish and maintain public hospitals on the island.
Moylan and King-Hinds Introduce Bill to Raise SBA Loan Guarantees for Territorial Small Businesses
WASHINGTON — Congressman James Moylan and Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds have introduced H.R. 7229, the Territorial SBA Loan Guaranty Adjustment Act of 2026, legislation that would increase federal backing for certain Small Business Administration loans issued to businesses in U.S. territories.
Guam Governor Writes to South Korean President, Seeks Support for Expanded Air Service
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua F. Tenorio have written directly to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung requesting his government’s support in strengthening air connectivity between the Republic of Korea and Guam, as the island looks to build on a recent surge in Korean visitor arrivals.
Drier Days Ahead for the Marianas, But Rougher Weather Expected This Weekend
SAIPAN — The Marianas are in for a stretch of drier weather through Friday after heavy rainfall moved across the islands Monday, but forecasters are warning of increasing winds, building seas, and a higher chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms by the weekend.
Governor Leon Guerrero Leads Trade and Investment Mission to Taiwan
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero departed Guam Wednesday morning at the head of a trade and investment delegation bound for Taiwan, with meetings on airlines, hydroponic farming, culture, trade, investment, and agritourism on the agenda.
Guam’s SNIP Program Reaches 10,000 Surgeries, Marked by Story of a Stray Named Sono
MANGILAO, Guam — The Guam Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health and its partner clinic have reached a major milestone in the island’s long-running effort to humanely address pet overpopulation, completing their 10,000th spay and neuter surgery.
Moylan Co-Leads Bill to Reimburse Reservists for Out-of-Pocket Travel Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Guam Congressman James Moylan is co-leading bipartisan legislation that would require the federal government to reimburse military reservists for rental car expenses incurred when traveling more than 150 miles from their permanent residence to attend required training.
