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March 2026

118 stories · Guam time

Tuesday, March 31

  • GDOE marks Music in Our Schools Month

    The Guam Department of Education is recognizing Music in Our Schools Month, highlighting the role of music education in student development and honoring educators across the island for their contributions to school programs.

    · Education

  • UOG business school marks 20 years of international conference

    The University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its International Conference on Business, Economics, and Information Technology (ICBEIT), held March 12–13 at the YWCA Fort Canning in Singapore.

    · Education

  • Chamorro Affairs and Guam Museum partner on new initiative

    The Department of Chamorro Affairs (DCA) and the Guam Museum, with support of the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), and collaboration with the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, have announced a casting call for the reprise of I Hinanao-ta-ta A Theatrical Cultural Show and Experience.

    · Business & Technology

  • Liguan Elementary earns perfect health inspection score

    The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) announced that Liguan Elementary School has earned a perfect Grade “A” with zero demerits in its most recent sanitation inspection, demonstrating the school’s strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students and staff.

    · Education

Monday, March 30

Sunday, March 29

  • Archdiocese releases Palm Sunday and Holy Week schedule

    The Archdiocese of Agaña has released the full schedule of Palm Sunday and Holy Week services for Catholic churches across Guam, culminating with Easter Sunday celebrations on April 5, 2026.

    · Local

  • Students say science show made the lessons click

    “It made science fun—and actually made sense,” Mikala Tobias a Southern High School student said after watching the Mind Over Magic show, a STEM-based performance that blends illusion with science education.

    · Education

  • Public Health to hold free whooping cough immunization clinic

    The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will hold a free pertussis (whooping cough) immunization clinic on Monday, March 30, 2026, in response to the island’s seventh confirmed case of the illness.

    · Health

  • Legislature approves Taitague reform measures

    The Guam Legislature has approved several reform measures authored by Senator Telo T. Taitague, addressing critical delays and inefficiencies affecting healthcare services, retirement systems, and economic initiatives.

    · Government & Politics

Saturday, March 28

  • Women in Aviation chapter partners with charter school

    The Women in Aviation International (WAI) Guam Chapter, in partnership with the Business Technology Academy Charter School (BTACS) and Aire Services, hosted the Wings in Paradise Aviation Open House Preview and Opening Ceremonies on Saturday at the Asia Pacific Airlines Hangar in Tiyan.

    · Business & Technology

  • Legislature passes Taitague measure

    The Guam Legislature has passed Substitute Bill No. 206-38 (COR), a measure led by Senator Telo T. Taitague aimed at tackling the island’s ongoing physician shortage and improving access to medical care.

    · Government & Politics

  • Police investigate robbery in Harmon industrial area

    The Guam Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that took place around 6:47 AM on March 28 in the Harmon Industrial Park.

    · Public Safety

  • GMH temporarily suspends vascular surgeries

    The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) announced a temporary suspension of vascular surgeries Friday afternoon, citing precautionary measures to maintain patient safety and uphold its standards of care.

    · Health

Friday, March 27

  • Corrections director Fred Bordallo resigns to run for office

    Fred Bordallo has submitted his resignation as director of the Guam Department of Corrections, citing plans to run for an elected seat in the 39th Guam Legislature.

    · Government & Politics

  • Audit flags financial and internal control issues

    An audit by the Guam Office of Public Accountability has identified significant financial management and internal control issues at Guam Cancer Care, despite the nonprofit’s continued delivery of services to cancer patients.

    · Community

  • Moylan introduces Pacific radiation survivors parity bill

    Guam Delegate James Moylan has introduced the “Parity for Pacific Radiation Survivors Act,” legislation that would amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include Guam residents exposed to nuclear fallout from U.S. weapons testing in the Pacific.

    · Government & Politics

Thursday, March 26

Wednesday, March 25

  • Governor's office addresses Rev and Tax system problems

    The Office of Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero issued a statement Tuesday addressing concerns over system performance at the Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) and its relationship with a technology vendor.

    · Government & Politics

  • GPA reports billing error on power credit message

    The Guam Power Authority (GPA) is advising customers of a billing error that caused an incorrect message about a power credit to appear on some recent statements.

    · Local

  • Guam confirms six whooping cough cases this year

    The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has confirmed six laboratory cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Guam this year, with evidence of local transmission as health officials expand vaccination and outreach efforts.

    · Health

  • GMH resumes elective surgeries as oxygen supply improves

    The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) has resumed elective surgeries following improvements in its oxygen supply after last week’s islandwide disruption.

    · Health

  • Supreme Court rejects attorney general's bid in hospital case

    The Supreme Court of Guam has rejected an effort by the Office of the Attorney General of Guam to move a high-profile hospital authority case to federal court, ruling the matter will remain locally and proceed on an expedited schedule.

    · Government & Politics

  • Yona man arrested after brandishing apparent firearm

    The Guam Police Department arrested a Yona man Tuesday after he allegedly brandished what appeared to be a firearm at passing vehicles near a convenience store.

    · Public Safety

Tuesday, March 24

  • Team Guam competes at world spearfishing championships

    Team Guam delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championships held in Lake Taupō, New Zealand, competing against some of the world’s top divers in a two-day international event.

    · Sports

  • Barnett seeks emergency session on education bill

    Sen. Chris Barnett is calling on legislative leadership to convene an emergency session to advance Bill 284-38 (COR), aimed at giving the Guam Department of Education greater flexibility to use lapsed funds for urgent school needs.

    · Education

Monday, March 23

  • Attorney Thomas Fisher sues Attorney General Moylan

    A legal battle is unfolding in Guam’s courts after attorney Thomas Fisher filed suit against Attorney General Douglas Moylan, alleging taxpayer funds were improperly used for a billboard campaign featuring religious-style imagery.

    · Government & Politics

  • Officer in fatal hit-and-run case no longer with GPD

    An off-duty police officer accused in a fatal hit-and-run case is no longer employed with the Guam Police Department, officials confirmed.

    · Public Safety

  • Tenorio and Muna-Barnes propose southern vocational high school

    Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio and running mate Tina Muña-Barnes unveiled plans for a southern vocational high school during a campaign meet-and-greet attended by about 275 supporters and undecided voters.

    · Government & Politics

  • Moylan joins bipartisan push to reform discharge reviews

    Guam Delegate James Moylan has joined a bipartisan effort to reform the military discharge review process, introducing legislation aimed at reducing delays and improving access to benefits for veterans.

    · Government & Politics

  • Investigative audit examines GDOE internal controls

    An investigative audit by the Guam Office of Public Accountability (OPA), conducted with the Guam Department of Education’s Internal Audit Office, identified significant deficiencies in the department’s management of textbooks, resulting in approximately $29 million in questioned costs.

    · Education

Sunday, March 22

  • Millions in federal school funds remain tied up in delays

    Millions in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) remain tied up in administrative delays, raising concerns they could go unspent before looming deadlines.

    · Education

  • Supreme Court affirms ruling in favor of Port Authority

    The Supreme Court of Guam has affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of the Port Authority of Guam in a legal dispute with Guam Industrial Services, Inc., also known as Guam Shipyard, over possession of port properties.

    · Public Safety

  • Ko'ko' Road Race half marathon division fills up

    The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that the Half Marathon division of the 2026 Guam Ko’ko’ Road Race Weekend has officially sold out more than three weeks ahead of race day.

    · Business & Technology

Saturday, March 21

Friday, March 20

  • Humanities Guahan marks 35 years

    Humanities Guåhan (HG) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, reaffirming its mission to foster dialogue, inspire critical thinking, and enrich island life through the humanities.

    · Community

  • Lawmakers review appointments on women's advocacy and culture

    Lawmakers reviewed two key appointments Thursday aimed at strengthening women’s advocacy and cultural preservation across the island.

    · Local

  • Guam leaders oppose federal plan

    Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio, and Senator Will Parkinson strongly opposed federal plans to expand deep-sea mining near Guam following the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) release of a new Area Identification memorandum.

    · Government & Politics

  • Senators urge complete redraft of programmatic agreement

    Senators Chris Barnett and Sabina Flores Perez are urging a complete redraft of the Draft 2025 Programmatic Agreement (PA), citing concerns about transparency, community involvement, and protections for Guåhan’s cultural and historic resources.

    · Government & Politics

Thursday, March 19

Wednesday, March 18

  • GPA recommends no change to fuel charge through July

    The Guam Power Authority is recommending no change to the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause, or LEAC, through July 31, citing the stabilizing impact of the Ukudu Power Plant amid global fuel market volatility.

    · Local

  • GMH conserves oxygen amid islandwide supply disruption

    The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is taking precautionary steps to conserve oxygen following an islandwide disruption in liquid oxygen supply, officials announced Tuesday.

    · Health

  • Guam's artificial intelligence task force holds first meeting

    Government leaders and private sector representatives convened Tuesday for the first meeting of the Guam Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Task Force, marking a step toward establishing the island’s first comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence use.

    · Government & Politics

  • More than $37.3M in 2025 tax refunds issued

    More than $37.3 million in individual tax refunds for tax year 2025 has been issued so far, covering 10,022 returns filed on or before Feb. 4, according to the Department of Revenue and Taxation and the Department of Administration.

    · Local

Tuesday, March 17

  • Borja to host first education youth leadership summit

    Sen. Vincent Borja will host the first Committee on Education Youth Leadership Summit this week, bringing together more than 60 student leaders from across Guam to learn about leadership, civic engagement and government.

    · Education

  • Parkinson bill would extend energy credits as fuel prices rise

    Sen. Will Parkinson has introduced legislation to extend energy power credits for Guam residents as fuel prices rise and officials anticipate potential increases in the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause, or LEAC, portion of power bills.

    · Government & Politics

  • Senators urge utilities to tap lapsed funds

    Two senators are urging the Guam Power Authority and the Consolidated Commission on Utilities to use millions of dollars in liquidated damages tied to delays at the Ukudu power plant to provide immediate relief to ratepayers.

    · Government & Politics

Monday, March 16

Sunday, March 15

Saturday, March 14

  • Guam launches annual home energy assistance program

    The Office of the Governor of Guam announced the launch of Guam’s annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, offering financial help to residents struggling with home energy costs.

    · Environment

  • H-2B worker count on Guam passes 6,000

    The Guam Department of Labor announced that the number of H-2B workers on Guam has surpassed 6,000, the highest level seen in more than three decades, reflecting growing labor demand tied largely to the island’s military buildup and major construction projects.

    · Local

  • Ada and Lujan back temporary Jones Act waiver

    Vice Speaker Tony Ada and Sen. Jesse Lujan voiced support Friday for the possible temporary waiver of the Jones Act being considered by the White House in response to rising oil prices.

    · Local

Friday, March 13

  • Youth Affairs opens childcare applications for summer program

    The Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) announced that applications for the childcare component of the 2026 Governor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (GSYEP) will be available starting 8 a.m., March 17.

    · Government & Politics

  • Public Health announces HPV vaccine availability

    The Government of Guam’s Department of Public Health and Social Services announced Thursday that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will be added to the list of required immunizations for students attending school beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year.

    · Education

  • Tax-stamped cigarette packs appear on store shelves

    The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) announced that tax-stamped cigarette packs are now appearing on store shelves across Guam following the rollout of the island’s new cigarette tax stamp program.

    · Business & Technology

Thursday, March 12

  • Police and GDOE investigate viral video

    The Guam Police Department and the Guam Department of Education are investigating a viral video timestamped March 12, 2026, at 7:24 AM.

    · Education

  • Borja bill would change how Education Board is selected

    Sen. Vincent Borja has introduced legislation aimed at changing how the Guam Education Board is selected, saying the proposal comes after months of feedback from the community.

    · Government & Politics

  • Torres urges federal review of Guam gasoline pricing

    A candidate for Guam Delegate, Mary Camacho Torres is urging the Guam Legislature to support a federal review of gasoline pricing on the island, saying residents deserve greater transparency as fuel costs continue to rise.

    · Local

Wednesday, March 11

  • Agriculture clarifies poultry import requirements

    The Guam Department of Agriculture has clarified the requirements for importing poultry, day-old chicks and hatching eggs into Guam following a directive from Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio to lift the temporary ban on poultry imports.

    · Local

  • Forecasters track Tropical Depression Nuri

    The Office of Guam Homeland Security and Office of Civil Defense says forecasters are now tracking Tropical Depression Nuri, formerly known as Invest 95W, as it develops in the western Pacific.

    · Environment

  • Police investigate disappearance of JFK High student

    The Guam Police Department is investigating the disappearance of a 16-year-old student from John F. Kennedy High School who was last seen on campus earlier this week.

    · Public Safety

  • Duenas says delayed government audit should concern taxpayers

    Sen. Chris Dueñas says Guam’s delayed government-wide audit should concern taxpayers and policymakers as lawmakers begin discussions on the FY2027 budget.

    · Government & Politics

  • UOG to launch construction management degree

    The University of Guam is expanding its School of Engineering with a new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, set to launch in Fall 2026 to help meet growing workforce demands in Guam’s construction industry.

    · Education

Tuesday, March 10

Monday, March 9

  • Weapon report prompts safety response at Astumbo Middle School

    The Guam Department of Education confirmed that a report of a possible weapon at Astumbo Middle School prompted a safety response on campus Monday morning.

    · Education

  • Hagat may regain post office after three years

    Residents of Hågat may soon see the return of a local post office after more than three years without one, following confirmation that the United States Postal Service is moving forward with plans to construct a permanent facility in the southern village.

    · Local

  • GVB invites runners to 2026 Ko'ko' Race Weekend

    The Guam Visitors Bureau is inviting residents and visitors to participate in the 2026 Ko’ko’ Race Weekend, encouraging the community to stay active while supporting awareness for one of Guam’s most iconic native species.

    · Business & Technology

  • Emergency crews respond to incident at Santos school

    The Guam Police Department, Guam Fire Department and the Guam Power Authority responded early Monday morning to Jose S.N. Santos St. on Rte.

    · Public Safety

Sunday, March 8

  • Marianas fishers to weigh in on federal fishing rules

    Community members and fishers across the Mariana Islands will have an opportunity this month to weigh in on federal fishing regulations during a series of public meetings hosted by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council.

    · Local

  • New Guam-Kaohsiung cruise route to bring more visitors

    A new cruise route between Guam and Kaohsiung, Taiwan is expected to bring hundreds of additional visitors to the island with each voyage, marking a significant step in expanding tourism and economic partnerships in the region.

    · Business & Technology

Saturday, March 7

  • Victim Advocates Reaching Out inducts 2026 board

    Victim Advocates Reaching Out (VARO) has officially inducted its 2026 Board of Directors, ushering in a new leadership team focused on strengthening partnerships and expanding support services for victims across Guam.

    · Community

  • Port leaders meet with federal maritime officials in Washington

    Leaders from the Port Authority of Guam met with officials from the U.S. Maritime Administration in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss modernization efforts and the strategic role of Guam’s commercial port in the Indo-Pacific.

    · Local

Friday, March 6

Thursday, March 5

  • Rev and Tax releases first batch of 2025 tax refunds

    The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation has released the first batch of individual tax refunds for the 2025 tax year, totaling more than $25.5 million for thousands of Guam taxpayers.

    · Local

  • Public Health confirms another whooping cough case

    The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services has confirmed one new laboratory-confirmed case of pertussis, bringing the island’s total to four cases so far in 2026.

    · Health

  • Governor asks Supreme Court to clarify scope of ruling

    Governor Lou Leon Guerrero on Wednesday filed a request with the Supreme Court of Guam seeking clarification on the scope of her authority under the Organic Act of Guam to establish and maintain public health services, including hospitals.

    · Government & Politics

  • Gumataotao seeks sustained funding for conservation officers

    Senator Shawn Gumataotao on Wednesday emphasized the need for sustained resources and accountability for conservation officers following an oversight hearing on the Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Officers Division.

    · Environment

Wednesday, March 4

  • Agriculture reaches milestone in pet overpopulation effort

    The Guam Department of Agriculture has reached a milestone in its efforts to address pet overpopulation, completing its 10,000th spay and neuter surgery through its partnership with the Spay and Neuter Island Pets Clinic.

    · Government & Politics

  • Governor departs on trade mission to Taiwan

    Governor Lou Leon Guerrero departed Guam this morning on a trade and investment mission to Taiwan focused on expanding opportunities in aviation, agriculture, tourism and cultural exchange.

    · Business & Technology

  • Drier conditions spread across Guam and the CNMI

    Drier conditions are spreading across Guam and the CNMI following heavy rainfall earlier this week, but forecasters say winds, seas and shower activity could increase by the weekend.

    · Environment

  • Corrections officer convicted of official misconduct

    A Department of Corrections officer was convicted Tuesday of official misconduct following a jury trial in the Superior Court of Guam.

    · Public Safety

Tuesday, March 3

  • Guam fighter Jeffrey Mesa to compete in New Zealand

    Professional mixed martial artist Jeffrey Mesa will depart Guam this week to compete at Shuriken Fight Series 23 in Auckland, New Zealand, with the event streaming worldwide on UFC Fight Pass.

    · Sports

  • Guam Football Association hosts FIFA youth coaches workshop

    The Guam Football Association hosted a five-day FIFA Elite Youth Coaches Workshop from Feb. 18–22 at the GFA National Training Center, bringing together youth national team, academy and club coaches for an intensive development program.

    · Local

  • Moylan co-leads bill to reimburse reservists

    Guam Delegate James Moylan is co-leading bipartisan legislation that would require the federal government to reimburse reservists for certain out-of-pocket travel expenses incurred while attending mandatory military training.

    · Local

  • Tenorio and Muna-Barnes open 2026 campaign push

    Guam’s 2026 election season moved into full swing Sunday as Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio and Sen. Tina Muña-Barnes held their first gubernatorial campaign rally, drawing what organizers described as thousands of supporters to their headquarters in Hagåtña.

    · Government & Politics

  • Public Works responds to flooding in multiple areas

    The Guam Department of Public Works responded to reports of flooding in multiple areas across the island as heavy rainfall continued through Monday.

    · Environment

Monday, March 2

  • Community invited to closing ceremony for island art project

    The Micronesia Climate Change Alliance and Hita Litekyan are inviting the community to attend the closing ceremony for “Ta Na’i Animu: Sacred Waters,” an exhibit focused on protecting the region’s waters from deep seabed mining and other environmental threats.

    · Local

  • VA rescinds disability evaluation rule after Guam concerns

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has formally rescinded an interim final rule related to disability evaluations, following concerns raised by members of Congress, including Guam Delegate James Moylan.

    · Local

  • Police report flooding across the island amid heavy rain

    The Guam Police Department reported flooding in several areas across the island Monday morning as heavy rains continued under a flash flood warning.

    · Public Safety

  • Flash flood warning issued for Guam

    A flash flood warning is in effect for Guam until 9:15 a.m., Monday, according to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Guam.

    · Environment

  • Senators question Parks and Recreation on staffing and training

    Senators pressed officials from the Guam Department of Parks and Recreation on staffing levels, training standards and readiness for performance-based budgeting during a Feb. 26 oversight hearing focused on the island’s Territorial Park Patrol.

    · Government & Politics

Sunday, March 1