Vol . 8 No . 03 What we have this month March 2024
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What happens if agreements between the US and freely associated states fall through ?
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Education
The rise of charter schools on Guam www . pacificislandtimes . com
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COFA languishing in Congress ;
China waiting in the wings
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From the Publisher ’ s Desk |
Sanitary pads and public funds |
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Brief Chat |
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Chris Penissi :
Guam as an emerging tech hub
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Insights |
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These Islands :
Thoughts , prayers and regrets for Guam
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Live from Saipan : |
The complicated CNMI economy negotiating table |
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Yes & Know :
Good service is well appreciated
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Pacific Reflections :
What does the U . S . strategy mean ?
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CNMI
Desperate for Chinese tourists
Around the Pacific
Elusive justice for Marshall Islands
Feature CHamoru-Chamorro : What ’ s the difference ? 11
Education More charter schools are popping up on Guam 12 Advanced skills for the changing world 13
CNMI Desperate for Chinese tourists 15
Technology ‘ Tokenize ” the culture 20
Around the Pacific Is the U . S . war-ready in the Pacific ? 21 Micro Waves : Seeking justice for Marshall Islands 22 Inside the Reef : Migrating to freedom land 24 Micro Waves : Diabetes-fighting program in Pacific islands 25
Philippines Fighting China ’ s aggression 27
Life Lessons : When things go wrong 28 Daydream : Dolls have become more than toys 29
Bookshelf ‘ The Little Prince ’ in CHamoru 29
Art Vibrant moments 30
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