Community
Jamaican Grill continues tradition of honoring First Responders on Sept. 11
“Since 2002, it’s been our honor to recognize Guam’s First Responders and welcome them to stop into any of our Jamaican Grill restaurants in uniform to enjoy our famous combo plate on us. It is a small way we can gather together never to forget the thousands of lives lost in that senseless tragedy 25 years ago,” said Frank Kenney, co-owner of Jamaican Grill.
GovGuam employees celebrated as 'Pillars of Service' at Labor Day Picnic
"As an employee, I feel like without each and every one of us, without each of the people here working, all the admin, the officers, everybody in between, we wouldn't be where we are as a government or as a community," Quinata said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Guam International Dance Festival returns in December with global performers, competition and workshops
“GIDF is about creating an experience that people will want to come back for year after year,” GVB Director of Destination Development Ina Carillo added. “We have an incredible opportunity to bring together competitive dancers who are at the top of their craft with professional performers who know how to command a stage. Our goal is to make the festival exciting for the dancers and unforgettable for the audience, while giving Guam the opportunity to host an event that truly feels international.”
By Jolene Toves ·
Career Tech, 500 Sails sign covenant to preserve traditional Pacific navigation
The students will be among the first to benefit from a covenant signed between the school and 500 Sails, a maritime cultural preservation nonprofit based in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
By Jolene Toves ·
Agana Heights dedicates Tatujan Park in honor of late Mayor Paul M. McDonald
"It's hard to describe, ... but they were very grateful that this is something that's going to be there for generations to come and for them to see it forever being named Paul M. McDonald Tutujan Park," Arroyo said.
By Jolene Toves ·
OP-ED: Seeing Guam’s Beauty Through New Eyes
. As someone who has called the south home, I know how special this island is. Growing up and living among the people of southern Guam reminds me every day that our villages are more than places on a map; they are where traditions and cultures are still practiced each day.
By Anthony Chargualaf ·
GMIF returns in October to celebrate the cultural diversity of Micronesia
“We invite the entire community to walk through the fair and hear different languages, see traditional performances, taste foods from our neighboring islands and meet the people who keep these traditions going. It’s a wonderful reminder of how much we have in common, and an opportunity to celebrate each island’s story,” GVB President and CEO Regine Biscoe Lee said.
By Jolene Toves ·
DPHSS plan sets goal of 50 Transitional Housing, Shelter beds by 2030
"The greatest barrier was the lack of affordable housing (79%)," DHAPP officials stated.
By Jolene Toves ·
Guam, Japan Bands unite for 2026 Hands Across the Sea Music Festival
"While the historic journey toward full reconciliation continues, music serves as a powerful bridge, uniting communities once divided by conflict. Through our shared musical tradition, may old friendships be rekindled, new bonds formed and a more peaceful world achieved year after year," the release states.
By Jolene Toves ·
Wellness on Wheels offers UCLA Student hands-on Public Health lessons
"I think there's a lot of ways that we can better inform our community about, you know, like when do you get a physical, like what happens at these kinds of appointments, how do we do cancer screening? What does that mean for you? and how we can just better people's preventative help overall," Kim said.
By Jolene Toves ·
166 backpacks donated through "Pack to School" Drive
"Backpacks were distributed through the Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) and its regional youth centers, the Department of Public Health and Social Services' emergency foster shelter and village mayors," a social media post on Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's page said Aug. 14.
82nd Liberation Queen to have float in next year's parade
Mayor Terlaje highlighted that in recent years there has been "little to no participation." "And so, this is where these proposals came into play was because of the little to no participation," he said. "However, if we are going to move forward with the 83rd Liberation pageant, ... then I am going to request that the mayors from each village have a representative and candidate to participate in the 83rd Liberation."
By Jolene Toves ·
'Frozen: The Broadway Musical' coming to Guam this September
"We are thrilled to bring the magic of Arendelle to life here on Guam," WTP executive producer and GPF board treasurer Margarita "Margie" Dancel said. "Frozen is a moving story that beautifully explores the themes of acceptance, sisterhood and true love."
Archbishop calls for collaborative and transparent decision-making in deep-sea mining
"We respectfully encourage all who bear responsibility for decisions concerning deep-sea mining to proceed with wisdom, transparency, humility, and genuine concern for the common good," Jimenez said.
Wise Owl Animal Hospital donates $2,000 to Rota Relief efforts
Proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to Rota's Mayor's Office in support of relief initiatives following the impacts of Typhoon Bavi.
GTA donation drive helps Sanctuary Youth prepare for school
"At GTA, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to start the school year prepared and confident," Michele Catahay Perez, GTA's director of community relations, said.
Be Heartfelt sends 2,400 hygiene kits to storm-hit Rota
Be Heartfelt is sending 2,400 hygiene kits to Rota to help meet the “immediate needs of children and families affected by the storm.” Describing Super Typhoon Bavi’s impacts as “devastating,” Be Heartfelt said the donation - made possible…
Remarks at gubernatorial rally draw widespread criticism
Four political rallies for gubernatorial candidates were held Sunday evening in Hagåtña, but remarks made at one event have drawn widespread criticism.
By Jolene Toves ·
Harvest House seeks donations for 700 foster children
Harvest House is preparing to host the biggest back-to-school party for the island's 700 foster children, but Executive Director Bethany Taylor said 700 backpacks and water bottles are needed to help ensure the they are ready for the new school year.
By Jolene Toves ·
Coastal program joins national push against plastic pollution
The Guam Coastal Management Program is calling on businesses, local governments, organizations and residents to support a nationwide effort opposing proposed federal budget cuts that would eliminate funding for Coastal Zone Management programs.
Homeland Security to offer free cybersecurity training course
The Office of Guam Homeland Security and Office of Civil Defense will host a free three-day cybersecurity training course next month aimed at preparing technical personnel and emergency managers to defend critical infrastructure against network-based attacks.
Artspace Guahan to host 2025 Art Bash fundraiser
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.
PBS Guam documentary selected for New York film festival
PBS Guam’s original documentary, Something to Call Our Own: A CHamoru Dance Story, has been selected to compete at the Pacific Island Film Festival New York City (PIFFNYC) 2025.
