November 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard is advising mariners to prepare for temporary outages in VHF radio communications around Rota and nearby waters in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning Dec. 1.

6:00 PM · Local

12:00 PM · Community

The Guam Police Department is on scene in Tamuning where an auto-scooter crash was reported early Sunday morning.

7:09 AM · Public Safety

Guam will send its first-ever delegation to the 2025 World Indigenous Traditional Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, marking a historic milestone for the island’s cultural and athletic representation.

7:02 AM · Community

Nearly 300 farmers, researchers and agricultural professionals gathered Oct. 29–31 for the 2025 Guam Farmer Focus Conference, hosted by the University of Guam Land Grant.

12:00 PM · Education

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority on Friday launched a new community-driven movement called “Our Hospital.

7:13 AM · Health

Three women in New York, Texas and Wisconsin were hospitalized this year after injecting themselves with botulinum toxin purchased online, according to a CDC report released Nov. 27 and shared by Guam Public Health officials.

12:00 PM · Health

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is urging homeowners displaced by Typhoon Mawar to attend a series of December outreach events as the agency prepares to launch the first phase of its Fix in Six housing rehabilitation program.

10:49 AM · Environment

The Guam Visitors Bureau has launched a three-way partnership with GS25 and NAVER Pay to strengthen brand awareness and drive travel demand to Guam, officials announced.

6:00 PM · Business & Technology

Guam Police arrested a 34-year-old Hagåtña man Tuesday in connection with a series of property crimes and multiple outstanding warrants, according to a Guam Police Department news release.

1:00 PM · Public Safety

Speaker Frank F. Blas Jr. said recent exchanges during the governor’s fifth special session, along with a Superior Court ruling against the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, reinforced serious concerns about the administration’s hospital siting and procurement strategy.

7:10 AM · Government & Politics

Legislative Health Chair Sen. Sabrina Salas Matanane defended her vote against Bill No. 1 (5-S), saying the measure lacked transparency and raised legal concerns despite the governor’s warning that $104 million in federal funds could be lost.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday the remaining 2025 dates for the Tumon Night Market, inviting residents and visitors to close out the year with holiday-themed entertainment, food, and shopping at Pleasure Island.

6:00 PM · Business & Technology

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority recognized its nurse practitioners and perioperative team Tuesday as part of two national November observances: Nurse Practitioners Week and Perioperative Team Week.

12:00 PM · Health

The Guam Police Department is investigating a four-vehicle crash involving a school bus that killed a 36-year-old man Monday near the GPA Dededo Combustion Turbine 1 and 2 on Route 1.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

A new measure introduced by Sen. Shawn Gumataotao aims to expand recreational space in the island’s capital by authorizing the construction and operation of a football pitch near the Hagåtña Pool and the Rick Ninete Tennis Center.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Hilton Guam Resort and Spa launched its holiday festivities with the unveiling of its annual Gingerbread Express and the debut of Christmas Island, transforming the hotel lobby into a community-inspired winter display.

12:00 PM · Local

Videos circulating on social media are emerging showing the aftermath of a multi-vehicle crash involving four cars and a Guam Department of Education school bus along Route 1 Marine Corps Drive near Prestige Automobile on Monday evening.

7:02 AM · Public Safety

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero urged senators to act swiftly on a revised bill authorizing critical power and water upgrades needed for the new hospital in Mangilao, warning that $104 million in federal funds could be forfeited if the Legislature does not move immediately.

8:03 PM · Government & Politics

Seven people were injured Monday evening after a major crash involving four vehicles and a bus along the southbound lane of Route 1 near Prestige Auto in Yigo, according to the Guam Fire Department.

7:55 PM · Public Safety

Guam Delegate James Moylan and CNMI Delegate Kimberly King-Hinds are urging federal regulators to give island communities more time to weigh in on a proposal that could open waters between Guam and Rota to deep-sea mineral exploration.

5:59 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Community College will cut the ribbon Tuesday on its newly renovated Culinary Arts and Baking Center, a "state-of-the-art" facility that doubles the size of its former kitchen and ushers in a new era for GCC’s culinary programs.

1:00 PM · Education

Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam has announced one of its largest and most diverse delegations to date for a rare multi-event International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation circuit taking place Nov. 28–30 in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan.

7:01 AM · Sports

Three Guam residents completed their apprenticeship training this week and were recognized during a Guam Contractors Association luncheon, the Department of Labor announced Thursday.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Police Department is still searching for Leyton Ray Borja, days after issuing a Wanted Person for Public View bulletin to local media on Nov. 18.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is preparing to serve thousands of people through its annual Thanksgiving outreach, offering free meals and community gatherings across Hawaiʻi and Guam.

9:00 AM · Local

A Guam man with an active arrest warrant was taken into custody last week after police discovered a glass pipe containing methamphetamine residue during a traffic stop in Barrigada, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed in Superior Court.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA) has promoted four veteran officers to the rank of Customs and Quarantine Officer III, marking a significant step in strengthening the island’s frontline security and operational readiness.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Department of Public Health and Social Services on Friday confirmed one new laboratory-verified case of pertussis, bringing Guam’s total to five cases this year.

12:00 PM · Health

More than 30 families of fallen service members were honored Thursday in a solemn ceremony at the Guam Congress Building, where they received I Milåyan i Mås Takhilo’ na Sakrifisiu — The Medal of the Greatest Sacrifice.

11:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has started installing new cooling towers as part of a capital improvement project designed to enhance air quality and provide a safer, more comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

7:15 AM · Health

The 35th Guam Youth Congress has approved legislation aimed at curbing rising school-related violence by expanding penalties for juveniles and establishing new parental responsibility requirements.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Guam is experiencing a major resurgence in Japan’s outbound travel market, earning Top 3 and 4 rankings across leading Japanese travel platforms for the 2025–26 winter holiday season, the Guam Visitors Bureau announced Friday.

12:00 PM · Business & Technology

A special session of the 38th Guam Legislature scheduled for Friday was canceled after Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero formally withdrew her call in response to a Superior Court ruling that limited the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority’s ability to condemn land for the planned Mangilao medical campus.

8:24 AM · Government & Politics

The Superior Court of Guam has ruled that the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority exceeded its statutory authority when it condemned private land in Mangilao for a planned stand-alone medical campus.

8:15 AM · Government & Politics

Guam officials announced Wednesday that the federal government has approved the island’s first wave of Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) subawards, paving the way for the most extensive broadband build-out in island history.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has issued Executive Order No. 2025-08, declaring the day after Thanksgiving Day, November 28, as a government holiday.

8:00 AM · Government & Politics

A procurement protest filed by General Pacific Services has triggered a mandatory delay in the long-awaited Simon Sanchez High School Replacement Project, the Department of Public Works confirmed Wednesday.

7:00 AM · Education

Authorities are searching for Leyton Ray Borja, 54, who is wanted for questioning about a "confiscated contraband (drug) investigation" stemming from an incident in the Sergio Cruz Street, Pagat Mangilao area on August 5.

7:14 AM · Public Safety

Three University of Guam students received national recognition for their research at the 2025 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference, the country’s largest multicultural STEM gathering.

6:00 PM · Education

The Guam Police Department showcased more than $4.2 million in new patrol vehicles and equipment during a presentation on Nov. 17 at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex in Adelup.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

Col. Karin Watson was sworn in Monday by Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero as the acting adjutant general of the Guam National Guard during a brief ceremony at Adelup.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Guam Police are searching for a 45-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery that occurred on Sabanan Magas street in Mangilao.

4:11 AM · Public Safety

Guam has been named the #1 Best Shore Diving Destination in the Pacific, Indian and Mediterranean region, according to Scuba Diving Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

12:00 PM · Business & Technology

The Leon Guerrero–Tenorio Administration will break ground on the long-awaited new Simon Sanchez High School on Nov. 24, marking a major step forward for public education in northern Guam.

7:00 AM · Education

Sen. Joe S. San Agustin is renewing his push for Bill 4-38, legislation he says would strengthen financial stability for working families by tying Guam’s minimum wage to increases in the island’s Consumer Price Index.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Former senator Mary Camacho Torres officially announced her candidacy for Guam’s Delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, pledging to bring “a stronger voice with a clear vision” to Washington.

1:56 PM · Government & Politics

The University of Guam Press will launch Tinanom Åmot Siha: Plants Used in Traditional CHamoru Healing, an educational text by Lourdes “Mama Lou” Toves Manglona that documents more than 70 plants used by yo’åmte, or traditional healers, across the Mariana Islands.

12:00 PM · Education

Sen. William A. Parkinson praised a recent U.S. Supreme Court development that questions Congress’s long-standing “plenary power” over Guam and other U.S. territories, calling it a long-overdue acknowledgment of unequal treatment under federal law.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency has lifted its “Do Not Drink Without Treatment” advisory for dieldrin contamination at Guam Waterworks Authority Production Well Y-15 after four consecutive weeks of sampling showed no detectable levels of the banned pesticide.

12:00 PM · Local

Brig. Gen. Mike Cruz has resigned as adjutant general of the Guam National Guard, prompting a leadership shift for the island’s military force.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

3:59 AM · Government & Politics

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has launched a major capital improvement project to strengthen the island’s only public hospital, breaking ground Wednesday on its Roof and Envelope Restoration Initiative.

7:00 AM · Health

The Guam Department of Labor reports major growth in its Registered Apprenticeship Program (GRAP), with a nearly 200% increase in apprentices and more than 60% more sponsors since April 2025.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

Guam Delegate James C. Moylan announced that Guam’s key priorities were secured in the Continuing Resolution signed into law by President Trump, reopening the federal government and restoring vital services to families, workers, and veterans.

4:22 PM · Public Safety

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will join community partners in observing World AIDS Day with two public events aimed at honoring lives lost to HIV/AIDS and reaffirming the island’s commitment to ending the epidemic.

4:00 PM · Health

Seeking to make the courts more accessible and responsive, the Judiciary of Guam has launched a new online platform allowing individuals to prepare and file civil protection orders safely and securely from any computer or mobile device.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

7:00 AM · Local

Attorney General Douglas Moylan will represent the People of Guam at a University of Guam forum today, Wednesday, Nov. 12, to discuss crime and the potential passage of a Three Strikes Law.

7:00 AM · Education

The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) announced Monday that courtesy bottled water distribution for Santa Rosa and Yigo area customers will end Wednesday, November 12, after four consecutive weeks of clean test results from Well Y-15 confirmed the water is safe to drink.

6:00 PM · Local

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its Roof and Envelope Restoration Initiative, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the hospital’s safety and resilience.

12:00 PM · Health

The Guam Fire Department (GFD) has been awarded more than $5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs to enhance the island’s emergency response and preparedness capabilities — the largest federal award in the department’s history.

9:00 AM · Government & Politics

Speaker Frank F. Blas, Jr. marked Veterans Day with a message of gratitude and reflection, honoring the men and women from Guam and across the United States who have served in the Armed Forces.

8:00 AM · Local

Guam leaders expressed relief Monday as the U.S. Senate advanced legislation to reopen the federal government, signaling an end to weeks of disruption that left federal workers unpaid and vital safety-net programs stalled.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Speaker Frank Blas, Jr. and his wife, Tillie, extended their condolences to the family of former Yigo Mayor Antonio A. Calvo, who recently died.

6:00 PM · Government & Politics

The annual Veterans Day ceremony will move forward as planned despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to Governor’s Communications Director Krystal Paco-San Agustin.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) celebrated several vital departments this week as part of nationwide healthcare recognition events.

7:00 AM · Health

The University of Guam Theatre and Music programs will present Merrily We Roll Along, the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, for three nights only on November 20, 21, and 22 at the UOG Fine Arts Theatre.

12:00 PM · Education

Acting Governor Josh Tenorio announced that Guam has received more than $11 million in Fiscal Year 2025 discretionary funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs to boost critical projects across the island.

7:12 AM · Health

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) is joining the global observance of Diabetes Awareness Month this November by sharing daily tips, facts, and educational resources to help island residents stay informed and take charge of their health.

6:00 PM · Health

Guam Community College (GCC) marked another milestone Friday morning with the ribbon cutting of its newly renovated and expanded Building B, now home to the college’s Student Success Center.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) announced Friday that multiple test results confirm the effectiveness of its Y-15 treatment system in removing dieldrin contamination from the Santa Rosa/Yigo water supply.

7:00 AM · Local

The Science Is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School, or SIFA LACS, confirmed that Lawrence Quinto, a now-former teacher, is no longer employed by the academy following allegations of misconduct.

5:13 PM · Education

As the federal government shutdown impacts civilian employees and military-connected families, Guam Delegate James Moylan has released a Federal Employee Government Shutdown Resource Guide outlining financial, employment, and community support available across the island.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

A flood advisory is currently in effect for Guam until 5:45 PM this afternoon, November 6, according to an advisory issued by the National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office.

4:44 PM · Environment

Chamoree Borja, 31, was recently arrested and charged with Family Violence as a misdemeanor.

1:01 PM · Public Safety

12:00 PM · Health

Senator Telo T. Taitague, chairwoman of the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, is championing stronger workplace protections for expecting, adopting, and new mothers through Bill No. 210-38 (COR), which aims to codify and enforce rules under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Public Law 36-118).

7:00 AM · Government & Politics

Guam’s biggest youth celebration is back and bigger than ever!

6:00 PM · Education

The Guam Police Department responded to a reported burglary at an apartment in Tamuning on November 3, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed with the Superior Court of Guam in Hagatna.

1:29 PM · Public Safety

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) continued its revitalization efforts over the weekend, marking the second consecutive week of coordinated cleanup and enhancement projects in partnership with government agencies.

12:00 PM · Public Safety

At 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, the Offices of Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) urged residents to prepare for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hazardous sea conditions as Tropical Depression 32W develops well south-southwest of Guam.

7:00 AM · Environment

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has confirmed a second case of dengue fever on Guam this year.

4:25 AM · Health

The University of Guam Land Grant program invites adults in the community to take part in Holiday Wellness Week: Keys to Embracing Aging with Joy and Holiday Cheer, a five-session workshop series focused on wellness, connection, and healthy aging during the holiday season.

6:00 PM · Education

The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA) is hosting a series of public outreach events this November under the Fix in Six program, part of the $500.8 million Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) initiative.

12:00 PM · Environment

A man identified as Ksam Sam, 19, was held on $3,000 cash bail after being charged with aggravated assault and assault, according to a magistrate report filed Sunday, Nov. 2, before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan.

7:00 AM · Public Safety

Prutehi Guåhan, in partnership with Our Common Wealth 670, will host a community event featuring acclaimed author and political anthropologist David Vine, PhD, to discuss the impacts of militarization across island communities.

6:00 PM · Community

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam reports that Typhoon Kalmaegi, previously identified as Invest 98W, has exited the region after passing north of Yap Island and intensifying to an 80-mph typhoon as it moved toward the Philippines.

3:32 PM · Environment

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has received two new 450-ton chillers, marking a major milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat mold issues and upgrade its aging infrastructure.

12:10 PM · Health

The Guam Contractors Association (GCA) celebrated the island’s top builders and industry leaders during its 2025 Excellence in Construction Awards and Contractor of the Year event held Saturday, November 1, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.

12:00 PM · Local

For the third week in a row, tests show no detection of dieldrin at Guam Waterworks Authority’s (GWA) Y-15 well in Yigo, confirming that the interim treatment system has effectively removed the contaminant.

10:23 AM · Local

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor Invest 99W, a weak circulation southeast of Guam, which has been downgraded to a sub-low by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

7:00 AM · Environment

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) and the Guam Community Health Center (CHC) are celebrating one of their own as Sandra Leynes was named Pharmacy Technician of the Year 2025 by the Guam Pharmacists Association (GPhA).

6:00 PM · Health

Senator Sabrina Salas Matanane, chairperson of the Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs, has scheduled an oversight hearing with the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs (GOVA) in response to a recent audit issued by the Guam Office of Public Accountability (OPA).

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) has concluded its 2025 Public Power Week community donation drives, delivering food, shoes, and backpacks to local nonprofit partners serving Guam’s families and children in need.

7:00 AM · Community

Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) has been officially certified as a 2025 Great Place To Work®, a recognition based entirely on feedback from its employees.

6:00 PM · Local

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio have taken swift action to ensure more than 18,000 Guam households continue receiving food assistance despite the ongoing federal government shutdown.

1:00 PM · Government & Politics

Calls for empowerment and inclusion took center stage at the Tamuning Town Hall, where youth leaders and former disability advocates urged broader access to assistive technology and mental health services across Guam.

12:00 PM · Government & Politics

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has introduced legislation to create the Guam Elected Officials’ Compensation Commission, an independent body that would determine salaries for elected officials based on objective data rather than political influence.

7:00 AM · Government & Politics