Guam
'It sucks': Guam's Chamorro people and their complex relationship with the US
Cultural historian and Guam museum curator Dr Michael Bevacqua says after liberation in July 1944, there was the strong desire amongst indigenous Chamorros to Americanise. Audio
The complex relationship between Guam and the US military
RNZ Pacific reporter Eleisha Foon is in Guam and spoke with several community members about the issues they face. Audio
The battle to keep Chamorro culture in Guam alive
Chamorro culture continues to be preserved through the sharing of language and history at Guam's Museum. Audio
Guam primary election - unofficial results
Voter turnout has been low, with just over 31 percent casting their ballots - despite there being over 60,000 registered voters.
Guam landowners protest against increased military presence
The deadline for submissions on long range missile testing for Guam closes on August 2. Audio
Guam's legislature seeks transparency for US missile defence system
Guam's Congress is asking the US Defence Department to release the unclassified version of an independent assessment of the integrated air and missile defence system it is proposing. Audio
Guamanians seek access to an unclassified report
Guam's Legislature has requested access to the unclassified version of an "independent assessment of the integrated air and missile defense architecture. Audio
Saipan bishop appointed archbishop in Guam
Bishop Jimenez, who spent nearly 20 years in Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, was appointed by the Vatican to become the Archbishop of Agana.
WWII soldiers' remains repatriated from Guam to Japan
On Wednesday, leaders from Guam and Japan gathered to repatriate remains of up to eight Japanese soldiers from World War two, back home. Audio
US territories vying for Forum associate membership
Two US Pacific territories are steps closer to having their membership upgraded at the main political decision-making body in the region.
US missile defence agency calls for public meeting in Guam
The U.S. Missile Defence Agency has called for a public meeting following major concerns of impacts over long-term missile testing on Guam. Audio
Guam discuss 'boosting connectivity' with Nauru Airlines
In its efforts to bring more airline options to Guam, government officials from the US territory and Nauru are in discussions for a potential air service agreement.
'Guam is a set piece in a grand chess game'
Guam's Acting Governor says military activity is ramping up on the island at an unprecedented rate and he wants assurances from the US that disruptions will be minimal. Audio
Testing missiles in Guam will be 'disruptive'
Testing missiles in Guam is 'disruptive' - former US congressman. Audio
Guam's fight for radiation exposure compensation
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, that provided financial compensation for atomic test downwinders in three states and pre-1971 uranium miners, expired on 10 June.
Guam requests extension on missile testing submissions
The US Missile Defense Agency gave the people of Guam 30 days, until 2 July, for submissions on the proposal, which could allow missile testing twice a year for 10 years.
US seeks consultation on missile defence trials
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is giving the people of Guam 30 days for public consultation on a decade-long proposal to test missile defences at Guam.
Pacific states could help prevent nuclear conflict - expert
Pacific nations and smaller states are being urged to unite to avoid being caught in the crossfire of a possible nuclear conflict between China and the US. Audio
Severe drought in parts of Micronesia region
Drought conditions in parts of the Micronesia region have been upgraded from severe to extreme.
Guam cannabis testing in a 'chicken and egg situation' - politician
"History has shown that the naysayers were wrong and the end of the world was not gooing to happen when we legalise cannabis," Senator Will Parkinson says. Audio
