Health and Veterans Affairs committee sets Oct. 9 hearing
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.
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Police investigate assault after Tamuning road rage confrontation
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.
Teen escapes from Youth Correctional Facility in Mangilao
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.
Dr. Joleen Aguon named interim CEO of Guam Memorial Hospital
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.
Retirees receive supplemental $200 cost-of-living payment
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.
WIC benefits paused as federal shutdown takes hold
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.
Guam braces for impact as federal shutdown begins
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.
Bank of Guam breaks ground on new Dededo branch
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.
Public Health completes mosquito control after dengue case
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.
GMH staff bid farewell to CEO Lillian Perez-Posadas
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.
Notarized bill of sale no longer required for vehicle transfers
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.
Special education symposium to mark 50 years of federal law
The Guam Department of Education and the Guam Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities will host a Special Education Parent Symposium on Oct. 4 at the Hyatt Hotel in Tumon, highlighting 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Three Bank of Guam executives graduate from banking school
Bank of Guam announced the graduation of three executives from the Pacific Coast Banking School’s 2025 class, highlighting the institution’s commitment to leadership development and professional growth.
Public Health confirms locally acquired Hansen's disease case
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has confirmed one locally acquired case of Hansen’s disease, commonly known as leprosy.
Inert grenade in carry-on prompts airport checkpoint evacuation
Transportation Security Administration officers at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport discovered an inert grenade in a traveler’s carry-on bag Sunday, prompting the evacuation of a security checkpoint, officials said.
Legislature overrides veto, cutting business tax to 4.5%
The Guam Legislature has overridden Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s veto of Bill 44-38, enacting a new budget that lowers the Business Privilege Tax from 5% to 4.5% while funding essential services.
Young dancers take the stage at Chuseok festival
Guam’s young performers lit up the stage Saturday at the Micronesia Mall Center Court, where the Korean Association of Guam hosted a K-Pop Dance contest as part of its annual “Chuseok” celebration.
Three applicants confirm bids for GDOE superintendent
Three of the seven applicants for the Superintendent of Education position at the Guam Department of Education have publicly confirmed their candidacies.
Taitague urges opposition to housing bill over aquifer concerns
Senator Telo Taitague is calling on the people of Guam to oppose Amended Bill 7-38, warning that the measure threatens the island’s only aquifer and fails to adequately address housing needs.
Philippine Airlines to launch Guam-Cebu flights in December
Philippine Airlines announced it will begin new direct flights between Guam and Cebu on Dec. 16, offering more travel options for island residents and visitors just in time for the holidays.
Northern Region health center lab earns federal recertification
The Department of Public Health and Social Services announced that the Northern Region Community Health Center Laboratory has secured recertification under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, following an onsite inspection in July by federal health officials.
United to replace Guam fleet with 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets
United Airlines is rolling out major upgrades for travelers at its Guam hub, announcing plans to replace its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and to modernize the check-in lobby at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport.
Federal EPA steps in to help with Yigo well cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is stepping in to assist Guam with the cleanup of dieldrin contamination at a Yigo well, providing funding, technical guidance, and compliance support to restore safe drinking water for affected residents.
Calvo questions end of Catholic Social Services contract
Sen. Shelly Calvo is calling on the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities to explain its decision not to renew a contract with Catholic Social Services, a move that she says could leave families without respite and in-home care as soon as Sept. 30.
