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Business & Technology

MegaFAM tour connects global travel partners with Guam businesses

"225 international key travel partners, media, and influencers here to our island to visit and explore, see for themselves all the wonderful experiences that we have to offer here on Guam. The hope is that they come here ... and they are able to not only tell and influence other folks to visit but also make some business-to-business connections," GVB president Regine Biscoe Lee said during the event.

By Jolene Toves ·

GVB: 2026 MegaFAM Tour Program hosts tabletop Marketplace at LeoPalace Resort Guam on Sept. 4.

Health

Long-awaited GMHA Maternity Ward renovation moves to construction

“For years, our nurses, physicians and staff have provided extraordinary care in spaces that have not kept pace with the needs of our patients. After more than a decade of planning, funding, redesign and persistence, this project is finally ready to be built. We are not waiting for a future hospital to improve care. We are building better care at GMHA now,” Aguon said.

By Jolene Toves ·

Maternal Child Health Ward design for renovation and upgrade

Government & Politics

Carlson: Guam's $105 million Section 30 payment includes nearly $20 million in adjustments

"They basically agreed to give us what we asked for. On top of that, they gave us another $19,885,394 for reconciliations for 2018 military cover-over for non-filers, 2018 home of record filers ... And then additionally they did a 2022 federal agency cover-over, 2023 federal agency cover-over and a 2024 agency cover-over." Carlson said.

By Jolene Toves ·

Lester Carlson

Public Safety

Cause of fire at former DPHSS building remains under investigation

"I don't have the exact amount at this time. In terms of the response, operations took approximately six hours. Due to the size of the structure and heavy smoke conditions throughout the building, crews had to conduct extensive searches across multiple floors and rooms to ensure no occupants remained inside," GFD Spokesperson Nick Garrido said.

By Jolene Toves ·

Former DPHSS building fire

Health

GMH completes first phase of parking expansion, adds 38 stalls

For too long, finding parking at GMH has added stress to moments that may already be difficult. Patients have canceled appointments or postponed procedures because of the difficulty of finding parking. That makes this more than a matter of convenience. When parking becomes a barrier to receiving care, it becomes a hospital priority. Today, we are responding to that need with action," Aguon said.

By Jolene Toves ·

GMHA parking lot expansion

Community

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 ·

GIDF December 4-6, 2026