October 2025

Attorney General Douglas B. Moylan unveiled this month’s “Parents Teach Respect” billboard campaign under the theme “Creating a Better Island through Disciplined Kids,” emphasizing parental rights, discipline, and community values as key to building a stronger Guam.

1:49 PM · Government & Politics

Earlier this week, the Guam Power Authority (GPA) conducted SURGE 2025, a comprehensive tabletop exercise aimed at strengthening the island’s readiness to respond to natural disasters and cyber threats.

12:00 PM · Environment

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Guam seeking a declaratory judgment that the Attorney General does not have the authority to approve contracts for autonomous agencies such as the Guam Power Authority (GPA) and Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA).

8:00 AM · Government & Politics

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is urging the Guam Legislature to swiftly pass Bill 2 (1-S), warning that Guam stands to lose $104 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds if lawmakers do not act.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is tracking two tropical disturbances in the region that could bring increased rainfall and windy conditions to the Marianas early next week, according to the Offices of Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD).

2:11 PM · Environment

The Department of Public Health and Social Services has announced the addition of Dr. Joel J. Paulino, M.D., to the Guam Community Health Center (CHC) team as a full-time internal medicine physician.

12:00 PM · Education

Senator Vincent Borja has introduced Bill No. 215-38 (COR), a measure that would waive sanitary permit fees for temporary food service facilities operated by student organizations.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) has announced official school calendars for the next four academic years, from School Year (SY) 2026–2027 through SY 2029–2030.

6:00 PM · Education

Residents are invited to a special community event this evening at the Tamuning Senior Center, featuring local leaders and organizations focused on health, education, and veteran services.

12:00 PM · Education

There’s a change in leadership for the Guam National Guard and the Department of Military Affairs.

11:26 AM · Government & Politics

Senators Shawn Gumataotao and Joe San Agustin have introduced Bill 214-38 (COR), a measure seeking to modify the membership of the Guam Ethics Commission to include appointments from community organizations and the three branches of government.

7:29 AM · Government & Politics

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Charles Esteves, Administrator of the Guam Office of Civil Defense, has been found guilty of domestic violence in Washington, D.C. This information has been confirmed by Krystal Paco-San Agustin, Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor of Guam.

4:59 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 29, for its Hospital Parking Expansion Project, which aims to improve accessibility for patients, visitors, staff, and the community.

12:00 PM · Health

The body of a fisherman reported missing was recovered Tuesday morning, according to the Guam Fire Department.

11:03 AM · Public Safety

A large-scale search is underway for a missing fisherman last seen in the Pago Bay area early Monday morning.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

5:16 PM · Government & Politics

A teenager identified as BK Luke Oneichy was released Saturday on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond after being charged with obstructing government function and disorderly conduct, according to a magistrate’s report from the Superior Court of Guam.

12:24 PM · Public Safety

Guam Fire Department rescue units launched an active search early Monday morning for a missing fisherman identified as 34-year-old Kevin Nauta.

9:49 AM · Public Safety

Mount Carmel School transformed its campus into a global celebration on Friday, October 24, as students, teachers, and families came together to mark United Nations Day 2025 with a lively Parade of Nations, cultural performances, and international cuisine.

6:00 PM · Education

4:00 PM · Education

Guam Community College (GCC) announced that registration for the Spring 2026 semester will open at 12 noon on Monday, October 27, 2025.

12:00 PM · Education

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) announced that completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will now be a graduation requirement for all high school seniors beginning with the Class of 2026.

9:00 AM · Education

Government of Guam agencies joined forces Saturday to support a clean up effort at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA), underscoring a renewed commitment to improving the island’s only public hospital.

7:14 AM · Public Safety

Survivors of sexual assault will soon receive improved forensic care at the island’s only rape crisis center thanks to new exam equipment funded through a federal grant secured by the Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA).

7:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced encouraging growth in visitor arrivals, signaling a positive rebound for the island’s tourism industry.

12:00 PM · Business & Technology

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration and several GovGuam agencies have joined forces to enhance the cleanliness and safety of the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA), in what leaders described as a shared commitment to improving conditions at the island’s only public hospital.

8:00 AM · Public Safety

After rigorous discussions, senators from the 38th Guam Legislature on Friday, unanimously passed an emergency bill to safeguard food assistance for thousands of island residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in the Superior Court of Guam in Hagatna.

11:50 AM · Public Safety

The 2026 Guam Gubernatorial Election is officially underway, with the first candidates confirming their teams and displaying their signs across the island.

9:06 PM · Government & Politics

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero (D-Guam) has called the 38th Guam Legislature into its Fourth Special Session at 9:00 AM on October 24, Speaker Frank Blas, Jr. (R-Guam) announced Oct. 23 in a memorandum.

5:59 PM · Government & Politics

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero (D-Guam) has ordered the early release of funds for the Fiscal Year 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, for government of Guam retirees, according to a release issued on October 23.

4:45 PM · Government & Politics

Attorneys Jordan Pauluhn, Thomas Fisher, and Peter Santos have all publicly confirmed their intentions to run for Attorney General of Guam in 2026.

7:42 PM · Government & Politics

Two ancient latte sets taken from Ypao and Urunao in the 1920s and held at the Bishop Museum in Hawai‘i have finally returned to the Marianas after more than 100 years.

5:12 PM · Local

Senators Jesse Lujan (R-Guam), V. Anthony Ada (R-Guam), and Sabrina Salas Matanane (R-Guam) will hold a Joint Oversight Hearing on Friday, October 24, at 9:00 AM.

1:32 PM · Government & Politics

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense have assessed that there is no immediate threat to the Marianas following the recent launch of an unidentified projectile from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on October 22.

10:12 AM · Local

A Department of Corrections inmate is facing new charges after allegedly attempting to escape from the Mangilao prison facility over the weekend, according to court documents.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

The Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs is calling on the community to help locate the families of Guam’s fallen service members whose names appear on the “Medal of the Greatest Sacrifice” — I Milåyan i Mås Takhilo’ na Sakrifisiu.

7:08 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department has arrested an Agat man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in April in the Pagachao area of Hågat.

7:01 AM · Public Safety

Artspace Guåhan is bringing together artists, performers, and the community for the 2025 Art Bash, a vibrant standing-room art gala and fundraiser set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Guam Museum.

4:00 PM · Community

The Guam Police Department has received more than $1.2 million in federal funding to bolster its fight against methamphetamine trafficking and distribution, officials announced Monday.

2:00 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), Division of Senior Citizens, announced that the open enrollment period for the 2026 Medicare prescription drug plans, known as Medicare Part D, is now underway.

12:00 PM · Health

Guam Police have arrested a man accused of a series of burglaries and thefts across northern Guam, including break-ins at a Harmon warehouse and a Tamuning spa.

10:00 AM · Public Safety

The Committee on Finance and Government Operations will adopt a performance-based budgeting system for Fiscal Year 2027, according to a letter from Committee Chair Sen. Chris M. Dueñas sent Monday to senior officials in the administration.

9:02 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Department of Labor (GDOL), in partnership with the Guam Contractors Association (GCA), recognized Nord James Cortez this week for completing a Registered Apprenticeship program in HVAC, a milestone that underscores Guam’s growing investment in workforce development and skilled trades.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced Saturday that Guam has joined 15 other states in launching the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new nonpartisan initiative aimed at strengthening coordination, preparedness, and response to public health threats across state and territorial borders.

12:00 PM · Health

The Guam Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon at the Grand Market in Dededo, where a suspect allegedly fled with about $500 in cash.

11:20 AM · Public Safety

Senator Shawn Gumataotao announced that Bills 51-38 and 73-38, which authorize the transfer of unused government lands for the development of public safety facilities, have been signed into law.

11:00 AM · Public Safety

9:01 AM · Public Safety

Acting Gov. Joshua Tenorio vetoed Bill 7-38 on Friday, rejecting a proposal that would have allowed 60 acres of Chamorro Land Trust property in Fadian to be used for a commercial quarry operation supporting military construction projects.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

A 46-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after Guam police officers reported finding a bag containing a substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine inside his pocket, according to a magistrate’s report filed in Superior Court.

6:01 PM · Public Safety

Senator Telo T. Taitague announced plans to seek a legislative override of Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero’s veto of Bill 119-38, which sought to reinstate legislative oversight over long-term leases and contracts involving public lands.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) is advising residents that November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be delayed as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

7:00 AM · Health

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has signed Bill No. 135-38 into law as Public Law 38-61, advancing Guam’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

Guam’s military veterans voiced strong support today for Bill 192-38 (COR), legislation introduced by Senator Sabrina Salas Matanane to strengthen the authority of the Guam Veterans Commission.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

A man was arrested after police allegedly found a loaded handgun and methamphetamine inside his vehicle during an encounter in Mongmong-Toto-Maite, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in Superior Court.

7:00 PM · Public Safety

Forensic science professionals, law enforcement officers and legal experts from across the Pacific gathered Wednesday for the opening of the 3rd Regional Forensic Science Symposium at Guam Community College.

12:00 PM · Education

Artspace Guåhan has officially opened its landmark exhibition, “Pacific Perspectives: A Celebration of Art & Culture,” following a successful ribbon-cutting and opening reception held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Guam Museum in Hagåtña.

11:17 AM · Local

The developer of The Palisades is denying accusations circulating on social media that the luxury hillside project caused Wednesday morning’s landslide along Marine Corps Drive in East Hagåtña.

8:01 AM · Environment

Richard Ibanez, has been charged with felony terrorizing after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a confrontation with a co-worker earlier this month, according to a magistrate’s report filed by the Office of the Attorney General of Guam.

7:01 AM · Government & Politics

A woman has been charged with assault and criminal mischief following an altercation at a Tumon bar over the weekend.

7:01 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Agriculture’s Forestry and Soil Resources Division (FSRD) joined the Inalåhan Mayor’s Office, government partners, and community organizations to celebrate Arbor Day 2025 with a tree planting event at the Gådaos Sagan Humugånada Playground and Park.

6:00 PM · Education

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced that Guam’s Community Health Centers (CHC) have welcomed Dr. Christopher Bieling, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, to expand access to women’s health services across the island.

6:00 PM · Health

This is the second notice for the Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs’ public hearing on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña.

4:26 PM · Government & Politics

A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after Guam police discovered methamphetamine residue in two pipes found on him while he was sleeping outside a business along Marine Corps Drive, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in the Superior Court of Guam.

2:00 PM · Public Safety

Senator Shawn Gumataotao is calling for greater oversight and modernization within Guam’s emergency management and homeland security agencies, following a public hearing on two measures aimed at strengthening accountability and improving response capabilities.

1:00 PM · Government & Politics

Update: Traffic is slowly improving along Marine Corps Drive after a landslide early Wednesday morning forced road closures near Vince Jewelers in East Hagåtña.

9:10 AM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed one new laboratory case of Bordetella pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, marking the island’s fourth confirmed case of the year.

9:00 AM · Health

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) announced it will end its provider contract with TakeCare Insurance Company when the current agreement expires on Oct. 31, 2025.

8:00 AM · Health

7:01 AM · Health

UPDATE: A photo circulating social media shows what appears to have been a landslide in Hagatna.

5:52 AM · Public Safety

5:21 AM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) has announced the schedule for its upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs), which begin next week on Oct. 22, 2025.

6:00 PM · Education

Senator Telo T. Taitague has introduced Bill 208-38, legislation that would authorize an additional one-time $200 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) payment to retirees from Guam’s autonomous agencies and public corporations who were excluded from the previous COLA authorized under Public Law 37-135.

5:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) is expanding its partnership with Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California to enhance specialty care, telemedicine, and professional training for Guam’s healthcare workforce.

3:58 PM · Health

The Guam Police Department has arrested 52-year-old Richard Ybanez, in connection with a terrorizing complaint involving a firearm at the Guam Regional Transit Authority offices in Upper Tumon.

12:11 PM · Public Safety

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announced that beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Office of Vital Statistics will temporarily limit the issuance of vital certificates to one certified copy per event.

12:00 PM · Health

The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) has completed installation of an interim treatment system at well Y-15 in Yigo, marking a key milestone toward lifting the “Do Not Drink without Treatment” advisory issued earlier this year.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Office of Public Accountability (OPA) released a flash report reviewing 19 healthcare employment contracts executed by the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) from January 2022 through December 2023, identifying what it called deficiencies in contract processing and policy compliance.

6:00 PM · Health

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) is in negotiations with Guam Ukudu Power (GUP) to address compensation for delays in the commercial operation of the Ukudu Power Plant, originally scheduled for September 30, 2025.

12:00 PM · Local

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), Division of Senior Citizens, announced that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans will run from October 16 through December 7, 2025, for Guam residents.

7:00 AM · Health

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced two events this month to support island residents living with hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease.

12:00 PM · Health

As the federal government shutdown enters another week, Guam Delegate James C. Moylan announced Friday a list of local relief options available to furloughed federal workers and contractors impacted by the ongoing funding lapse.

7:00 AM · Local

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority announced it will host a press conference Monday to update the public on its expanding collaboration with Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California.

6:00 PM · Health

The Office of the Governor and the Department of Parks and Recreation announced plans for a community-wide Halloween celebration later this month at the Paseo Grounds.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced Friday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Cash Assistance benefits will not be issued as scheduled due to technical difficulties.

7:00 AM · Health

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will kick off its new Village Outreach Initiative this Saturday, October 11 with a community event in Yona aimed at bringing free health and social services directly to residents.

6:00 PM · Health

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, will continue operating during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

2:21 PM · Health

Guam’s plans for a modern public health infrastructure reached a major milestone this week as government leaders celebrated the topping off of the new Guam Public Health Training and Biosafety Laboratory in Mangilao.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department has launched an investigation into a terrorizing complaint stemming from an incident that occurred on October 4 at the Department of Public Works compound involving several employees of the Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA).

7:00 AM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Education has launched a new initiative to help limited-term teachers obtain full certification for the 2025–2026 school year.

6:01 PM · Education

Guam Department of Agriculture Conservation Officers arrested a 60-year-old man in connection with a turtle poaching case at the Agat Marina earlier this month.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

A 28-year-old Yigo man accused of a string of armed robberies at gas stations across the island earlier this week has been formally charged with multiple felonies, according to court documents filed by the Office of the Attorney General.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) announced that Tamuning Elementary School (TES) has achieved a significant improvement in its annual public health inspection, rising from a score of 27/C last year to 18/B this year.

7:00 PM · Education

The Office of Homeland Security announced that Guam has received over $10 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2025 to enhance public safety, emergency preparedness, and cybersecurity — marking the largest combined homeland security and emergency management award in the island’s history.

6:01 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Department of Labor (GDOL) and the Guam Contractors Association (GCA) Trades Academy celebrated 39 students who completed trades coursework, including 11 participants advancing under Registered Apprenticeship programs.

2:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) announced that the Close-Up Foundation will host the 2025 Guam Youth Summit from October 14 to 17 at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa.

1:00 PM · Education

The Office of the Governor announced significant progress toward resolving long-standing electrical issues at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH), following an agreement between GMH and the Guam Power Authority (GPA) to modernize the hospital’s electrical infrastructure.

9:00 AM · Health

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a major environmental cleanup at the Dededo Transfer Station, removing approximately 31,000 cubic yards of soil contaminated with heavy metals and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

8:01 AM · Local

The Guam Police Department (GPD) continues its homicide investigation into the death of Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate Manuel Greg Arriola, who was found lifeless within the DOC compound in Mangilao on June 14, 2025.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has launched the Research Education and Extension Fellowship (REEF) program, a new undergraduate internship designed to broaden access to sustainability education beyond traditional science majors.

7:00 PM · Education

6:01 PM · Local

This is the second notice for the public hearing by the Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. On the agenda are two measures: - Doc.

2:15 PM · Government & Politics

Less than an hour after the Guam Police Department identified Lucian Maratita George, Jr. as the suspect who robbed the Dededo Shell Gas Station at gunpoint, authorities confirmed he is in custody.

1:18 PM · Public Safety

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DoAg), has released new data on locally produced agricultural and fish products purchased by the Government of Guam during Fiscal Year 2025, as required under Public Law 33-93.

1:00 PM · Health

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has donated approximately $10,000 worth of new pediatric emergency medical equipment to the Guam Fire Department (GFD) to strengthen emergency response capabilities for children across the island.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Education Board (GEB) announced that five candidates have advanced to the next phase of the selection process for the position of Superintendent of the Guam Department of Education (GDOE).

8:00 AM · Education

The clock is ticking for athletes hoping to compete in the 2025 Marianas Open International Championship.

7:00 AM · Sports

The Department of Public Health and Social Services is inviting the community to celebrate Primary Care Week 2025, from October 6 to 10, through a series of health-centered events promoting access, prevention, and community care.

6:00 PM · Health

The Guam Police Department arrested seven individuals in connection with a damaged property incident in Mangilao on October 5.

4:07 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Police Department is continuing its search for Cameron Jose Guerrero, who remains wanted by authorities in connection to several theft investigations to include a stolen vehicle reported in Upper Tumon.

1:00 PM · Public Safety

12:01 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred late Sunday night at the Dededo Shell gas station, where a suspect fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle.

11:20 AM · Public Safety

Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio has secured more than $5 million in federal funding through the Land Water Conservation Fund to construct five new open-air gymnasiums across Guam, in what he described as a major investment in community wellness without drawing on local government funds.

7:00 AM · Environment

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is warning of potential long-term financial harm following a recent report from Moody’s Investors Service that characterized the Guam Legislature’s decision to override her veto of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget as a “credit negative” action.

12:00 PM · Health

Senator Shelly V. Calvo issued a statement Saturday addressing an altercation that occurred during the 38th Guam Legislature’s floor session, where protesters gathered in opposition to several bills, including Bill No. 135-38 and Bill No. 7-38.

9:00 AM · Government & Politics

Teams from across the island came together this week for the annual Canstruction competition, hosted by Be Heartfelt and the Tower of Humanity, transforming stacks of canned goods into creative structures that will help feed hungry children on Guam.

7:11 AM · Local

The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) has been awarded $10.4 million in federal funding to support safety improvements and passenger enhancements at the island’s only commercial airport.

7:00 PM · Environment

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Division of Children’s Wellness is inviting the community to celebrate the spooky season at its 4th Annual Halloween Fair on Oct. 11 at the Micronesia Mall Center Court.

12:00 PM · Health

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Sen. Will Parkinson will hold a community town hall on Guam’s political status in Malesso’ on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Malesso’ Senior Citizens Center.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Guam Regional Medical City has become the island’s first civilian hospital to provide Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, a specialized form of dialysis previously limited to military patients at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.

12:00 PM · Local

The Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s help in locating Cameron Jose Guerrero, a 33-year-old man wanted in connection with multiple incidents of motor vehicle theft in the Upper Tumon area.

11:22 AM · Public Safety

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced Thursday that Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food benefits will resume after a temporary pause.

8:00 AM · Health

A bill introduced by Sen. Telo T. Taitague to reinstate legislative oversight of long-term contracts has advanced to the voting file after receiving strong support on the session floor.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Kumisión i Fino’ CHamoru yan Fina’nå’guen i Historia yan Lina’la’ i Taotao Tåno’ has announced the launch of Kumisión Kids, a new animated sing-along video series that introduces CHamoru language through music, movement and storytelling.

6:00 PM · Education

The Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs will have a public hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. On the agenda are two measures: - Doc.

4:33 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred following a road rage confrontation at the intersection of Route 10A and Route 1 in Tamuning, officials said Thursday.

4:07 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Department of Youth Affairs reported that a 16-year-old male minor escaped from its Youth Correctional Facility in Mangilao on the evening of October 1.

2:49 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has named Dr. Joleen M. Aguon as its interim chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1, following action by the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting last week.

12:01 PM · Health

Eligible Government of Guam retirees have received a supplemental $200 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) payment authorized under Public Law 37-135, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced Wednesday.

9:01 AM · Government & Politics

The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced Wednesday that Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program redemptions are temporarily paused beginning Oct. 1 due to the federal government shutdown.

8:00 AM · Health

Guam leaders are bracing for the impact of a federal government shutdown that began at midnight Eastern Time on Oct. 1, following the expiration of federal funding.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Bank of Guam broke ground Tuesday on its new northern branch in Dededo, signaling the bank’s return to Guam’s largest village after more than four years.

7:00 PM · Business & Technology

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) said Tuesday it has completed environmental assessments and mosquito-control measures in response to a recently confirmed case of dengue fever on island.

6:00 PM · Health

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) bid farewell to Hospital Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Lillian Perez-Posadas on Tuesday with a standing ovation as staff members lined the corridors to honor her years of service.

1:00 PM · Health

Guam residents will no longer need to present a notarized Bill of Sale when transferring vehicle ownership, following lawmakers’ override of Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s veto of the FY26 budget bill.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics