Vol. 10 No. 02 What we have this month February 2026
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VOL. 10 GUAM • PALAU CNMI • FSM NO. 02
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FEBRUARY 2026
Mapping the poison on Guam: What do we really know— and don’ t know?
Business
Philippine Airlines competes with United in Pacific routes
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Fragile economy, cautious optimism www. pacificislandtimes. com
Guam’ s toxic chemical crisis 14-17
From the Publisher’ s Desk World peace 4
Brief Chat |
Joleen Aguon and GMH’ s running story |
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Insights |
Live from Saipan: The CNMI’ s perennial labor problem |
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These Islands: America’ s PR crisis |
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Pacific Reflections: Palau-U. S. deal: As vague as it gets |
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Guest Column: CHamoru? The language confusion |
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Economy CNMI’ s economic outlook for 2026 11
Business Philippine Airlines in United’ s Pacific playground 13
Feature Guam photographs and memories 18
Around the Pacific Inside the Reef: U. S. diplomatic retreat 19 Microwaves: The charm of Marshall Islands 20 American Samoans prosecuted for voting 21 Micronesia veterans waiting … and waiting 22 Our Islands, Our People: Tongan gifts in the pawnshop 23
Art |
New year, new medium |
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The sacred water exhibit |
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Life |
Yes & Know: Live and love |
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Lesson: Renewed optimism |
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Bookshelf Where books are making a comeback 27
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