Naina Rao

Guam, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

News Director at KPRG-FM

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No King’s protest in Guam demands protection of democracy and equal rights

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Naina Rao

Chanting under the midday sun and holding signs that read 'No Kings in America' and 'In Solidarity with Los Angeles,' more than a dozen residents and visitors gathered in northern Guam on Saturday to join a national day of protest opposing what organisers describe as authoritarian overreach by President Donald Trump's administration. The rally is part of a broader grassroots mobilisation across the United States, marking the first 'No Kings' protest held in a US territory.
Wayfinding

1 month ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao |Bryan Manabat |Mia Perez

Episode 3 of explores wayfinding through CNMI's tourism-dependent economy, which continues to face significant challenges. Then, the story of a traditional canoe voyage once lost to time, now making waves between Guam and Saipan. Lastly, how ballroom dance is helping teens navigate trust, teamwork, and self-expression.
New JRM Commander takes over as GAO report raises local concerns

1 month ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao

Rear Adm. Brett Mietus officially takes command of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) on May 29, succeeding Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, who departs after a shorter tour than expected. Mietus, a naval flight officer, said his first 30 days would focus on listening and learning before making any major changes. "No need for me to break anything here," Mietus told reporters during a 30-minute media roundtable at JRM headquarters on Tuesday.
GAO flags gaps in Guam missile defense, local impact remains murky

1 month ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the Pentagon has not fully planned for the personnel or infrastructure needed to support Guam's missile defense buildup. The report highlights missing strategies, unclear timelines, and insufficient plans to support thousands of incoming troops.
Postoperative Pain and Opioid Usage With Combined Adductor Canal and IPACK Block Versus Isolated Adductor Canal Block After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial -

1 month ago | journals.sagepub.com | Naina Rao |Jairo Triana |Amanda Avila |Kirk Campbell

Get full access to this articleView all access and purchase options for this article. References1. Abdallah FW, Chan VW, Gandhi R, et al. The analgesic effects of proximal, distal, or no sciatic nerve block on posterior knee pain after total knee arthroplasty: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial. Anesthesiology. 2014;121(6):1302-1310. 2. Abdallah FW, Whelan DB, Chan VW, et al.
Northern Mariana Islands: Residents weigh the costs of a US military build-up on Tinian

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Naina Rao

From the air, Tinian looks like a green patch in the blue Pacific. Just six miles wide and seven miles long, you can drive across it in under an hour. Yet, it is big enough to hold a World War 2-era airbase, atomic bombs that ended the war, and the site of a current US military build-up that includes airfield expansion and training ranges. Tinian resident and local hotel owner Deborah Fleming drove me up to North Field during my 72 hour-visit to the island.
Guam delegate urges VA to move regional office from Manila to Guam

1 month ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao

Guam Congressman James Moylan is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to relocate its regional office from Manila to Guam, highlighting the move as a strategic enhancement for veterans' services across the Pacific. In a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins, Moylan emphasized Guam's readiness to support the transition, noting the island's strategic location and history as a veteran hub.
On Tinian, residents weigh in on the costs of a U.S. military build-up

1 month ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao

From the air, Tinian looks like a green patch in the blue Pacific. Just six miles wide and seven miles long, you can drive across it in under an hour. Yet, it’s big enough to hold a World War II-era airbase, the legacy of the atomic bombs that ended the war, and now, a U.S. military build-up that includes airfield expansion and training ranges. Tinian resident and local hotel owner, Deborah Fleming, drove me up to North Field during my 72 hour-visit to the island.
Exploring FSM's coral reefs in the face of climate change with Dr. Peter Houk

2 months ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao

Marine biologist Dr. Peter Houk joins KPRG's Naina Rao to share discoveries from the National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition across Micronesia's waters. TRANSCRIPTHOST/NAINA RAO: The Pacific Ocean is home to some of the most biodiverse coral reefs on the planet, and few places are as ecologically rich as the Federated States of Micronesia. But these reefs face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.
Marshall Islands President urges urgent climate action for atoll survival

2 months ago | islapublic.org | Naina Rao

The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) President Hilda Heine delivered a passionate call to action Friday during her keynote address at UOG's 2025 Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS) in Guam. She urged Pacific leaders and partners to accelerate coordinated climate adaptation strategies amid rising sea levels and growing environmental threats. "Today, in the face of climate change and rising sea levels, our nation is not merely trying to survive.

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