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Fanachu Famalåo’an 2026 Women's Summit focuses on women's growth, empowerment
“It's not an overnight process,” Hilario said. “It's slowly recognizing the roles we've been playing, questioning whether we still want to carry them and then giving ourselves permission to do things differently.”
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GDOE superintendent reports declining enrollment, low student proficiency and rising costs
“Are our strategies working? Are our students making progress? And when the results show that something is not working, are we willing to change course?” Won Pat said.
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Guam disaster recovery center opens with FEMA, SBA assistance
The deadline to apply for SBA economic injury disaster loans is July 7, 2027. The deadline for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA physical damage loans is 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7, 2026, according to the release.
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GDOE identifies Nov. 3 as make-up day for storm-related school closures
"Because November 3 is Election Day, instruction will be delivered through online learning or prepared learning packets. Schools that choose to use learning packets will prepare and distribute them to students by Friday, October 30, 2026. Parents and students will be informed in advance of the delivery method and the expectations for completing and submitting assignments," GDOE said.
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Court complaint details alleged drug transactions involving Nicolas Moore, two defendants
Police reported that Moore’s phone contained text messages exchanged with Lujan on Oct. 7. In one message, Moore allegedly asked, “Bruh, what did you give me?” Moore’s parents also told police he had been acting unusually energetic and erratic the day before, according to the complaint.
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Guam early voting surpasses primary turnout, election official says
“But of course after the storm that trend kind of took a little bit of a dip. But just as of yesterday, we did about 1,069, so you know, we're seeing a good trend,” he said.
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GPD: Third suspect in Oct. 26 robberies in custody
The department's spokesperson Norman Analista said the suspect is "an adult male," but did not identify him by name.
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FEMA flags 10 open compliance findings in Guam Homeland Security grant review
FEMA looked at 20 awards across eight grant programs including Assistance to Firefighters, Emergency Management Performance Grants, Homeland Security Grants, Nonprofit Security, Crisis Counseling, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, (BRIC).
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GPA gets approval to advance $3.9M underground power line project in Dededo
"This is a starting point," Benavente said. "We want to continue looking at ways to protect the remaining water wells and eventually extend these improvements to other critical facilities throughout Guam."
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GPD seeks woman wanted for questioning in ongoing investigations
GPD seeks woman wanted for questioning in ongoing investigations
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The Tsubaki Tower serves up Japanese tea culture with matcha afternoon tea
“It's the lighter everyday tea. That is a preferred by a lot of local guests, as well as our tourists as well,” she said.
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Man charged with six counts of assault on peace officers after Dededo pursuit
“All officers ran clear of the moving vehicle to prevent an auto-pedestrian collision,” the complaint states.
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UPDATE: GPD lifts stay-indoors advisory for Agana Heights, Sinajana
"GPD is no longer advising residents to remain indoors, and we apologize to anyone who was inconvenienced during this time. Anyone outdoors in the affected areas should still remain highly vigilant and stay alert to their surroundings. Public safety remains GPD's highest priority while tactical units conduct their investigations," Analista said.
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Sister Marian Therese Arroyo dies at 72
“On behalf of our entire Archdiocese of Agana, we send our love and prayers to the Sisters of Mercy, Monsignor Bibi and the rest of the Arroyo family,” Jimenez said. “We share in the tremendous sorrow they are feeling at this time.”
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Guam tax amnesty program waives interest, civil penalties for eligible taxpayers
“Taxpayers must complete the required clearance process and submit the applicable TAP26 application, along with full payment of any remaining tax principal, to qualify for amnesty,” Adelup said.
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of man accused of meth possession
“Brian repeatedly inserted his left index finger and middle fingers into a narrow gap between the front seats. When officers asked him what he was reaching for, Brian responded, ‘Oh, nothing, sir,’” the complaint states.
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Construction begins on permanent Guam Regional Transit Authority headquarters
"This change is going to, I think, be successful because finally GRTA is going to have a permanent headquarters that's going to allow the much-needed support and strength for the employees to really push forward what the future of transit services has to be," Tenorio said.
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Barcinas denies motion against OAG despite ‘extraordinary delay’
“That does not change the fact that the Petitioner nonetheless had a duty to comply with the statute in its pursuit of its petition,” Barcinas said.
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Moylan outlines four-year record, priorities in final address to Guam Legislature
"Over these past four years in Washington, one lesson stands out: making progress for Guam takes persistence. There's no shortage of red tape, closed doors, and obstacles, some that take months, even years, to push through. But through every challenge, my mission has stayed the same: Guam first, and Guam always," Moylan said.
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OPA flags $1.7M spent from GEPA Environmental Emergency response and remediation fund
From fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2024, approximately $1.7 million from the Environmental Trust Fund was used primarily for GEPA salaries, utilities and contractual services, leaving limited resources available for environmental emergencies and remediation efforts, according to OPA Report No. 26-10.
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GPA pitches $1.5 billion power grid upgrade to congressional staff delegation
“During the briefing, GPA emphasized the direct connection between civilian power grid reliability and national defense readiness in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting that the Island-Wide Power System (IWPS) allows the Department of War (DOW) facilities and assets to perform mission-critical functions,” GPA said.
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Marianas Open finale set for Saturday as Guam welcomes international jiu-jitsu athletes
“The championship gives visitors a reason to experience the island firsthand, while its hospitality, community and attractions provide reasons to return,” organizers said.
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Tiyan High students to return to home campus Monday; Simon Sanchez remains on double sessions
“Our priority is to ensure that students return to the classroom as soon as reasonably possible to prevent further disruption to their education. We appreciate the flexibility and commitment of our faculty, staff and community partners in making this transition possible,” GDOE said.
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