$5.3M in tax refunds released
The 18th batch of refunds issued for tax year 2025 totals $5,343,772.52 and represents 2,313 processed tax returns - 1,769 paper checks and 544 electronic fund transfers.
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Borja presses Charter School Council on oversight, SIFA facility crisis
"What I am not willing to accept is a system in which safeguards exist on paper, but accountability disappears in practice," he said.
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Missing swimmer identified as family seeks community's help in search
"Additionally, GFD personnel are conducting shoreline searches extending from the search area north toward Two Lovers Point, expanding efforts along the surrounding coastline," GFD said at noon Tuesday.
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DPHSS to host 2026 Pacific Islands Tuberculosis Conference in September
The five-day conference will build regional capacity by engaging participants in "expert-led" presentations, specialized breakout sessions and professional networking. The event is geared toward clinicians, nurses, laboratorians, outreach workers and tuberculosis program managers.
GFD suspends search for missing swimmer, will resume at 'first light'
"Search efforts today were challenged by poor underwater visibility and extremely hazardous water conditions," GFD 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.
Legislature unanimously passes Bill funding Typhoon Recovery, Childcare, Airport bailout
Bill 1 (9-S) is an act to appropriate from fiscal 2026 general fund revenues up to $13,361,849 to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero for Super Typhoon Bavi response and recovery, $7,630,000 for childcare subsidy payments and $17,654,625 to cover operational costs at the Guam International Airport Authority.
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HMI invites veterans and families to 5th Annual Veteran Symposium
HMI said, "we want to ensure that every veteran and family member who could benefit has the opportunity to attend."
GFD: search for missing swimmer continues at Gun Beach
As of 9:15 a.m., Monday, the 28-year-old male swimmer last seen without a shirt and wearing multicolored shorts in the Gun Beach area remained missing GFD said there were no changes in the status overnight.
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Education Board weighs legal authority as SIFA eyes Aug. 17 start at Chief Brodie campus
"The Chief Brodie property is not the Chief Brodie property, really. Unfortunately ... Chief Brodie property is included in the lot number for JFK (John F. Kennedy High School). ... The lot number is tied to a long-term lease-to-own contract for the rebuild of JFK that provides a legal variable," Leon Guerrero said.
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Guam Rovers U12 Boys finish eighth at 2026 Taiwan International Football Invitational
"Our boys walked into a field of academy teams from three countries and earned their place in the top bracket. That tells you everything about the work they put in and the belief their families had in them. We came to Taiwan to learn and to enjoy the game, and the boys did both while
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.
Final paycheck for GSYEP to be released on Aug.14
The final paycheck is for Guam Summer Youth Employment Program (GSYEP) participants who worked during the last week of the program - July 27 through July 31.
GPD suspends active search for Robert ‘Berta’ Taimanglo, Missing Person case remains open
"Although active search operations have been suspended, the investigation remains open and the case is not closed. GPD will continue to review any new information or credible leads, and additional search efforts may be considered if new evidence or circumstances arise," GPD said.
Trump Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship raise concerns for U.S. Territories says Right to Democracy
Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, the first "non-exhaustively identifies certain categories of children of aliens who are not entitled to birthright citizenship consistent with historical exceptions to birthright citizenship recognized by the Supreme Court in Barbara," The White House states.
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GMHA says Board's Special Meeting on 'pending litigation' not a confirmation of lawsuit
"Reports suggesting this meeting confirms the hospital is being sued are inaccurate. No lawsuit has been announced," GMHA management said.
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Child care subsidy gap, federal uncertainty raised during special session debate on DPHSS funding
DPHSS anticipates receiving $22M for Fiscal Year 2027 from the federal government, but CCDF program costs have already exceeded that for the current fiscal year, prompting the department to request $7.6 million from the legislature to pay childcare provider subsidies owed for June and to carry the program through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.
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Departing chief medical examiner recommends new OCME facility be built
"The OCME matters to all residents of Guam. It's a dignity to keep bodies and evidence and a place to find truths about our loved ones, therefore it's important."
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Bradley Apartments opens in Anigua after years of waiting
After years of waiting, Bradley Aprtments in Anigua opened its doors on Thursday, giving the community a tour of the facility which will help families through difficult chapters in their lives by providing a stable roof over their heads.
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More than $123M in 2025 tax refunds paid
More than $123 million in 2025 tax refunds have been paid as of July 27, with the latest batch totaling $4,277,382.74.
Cyber, AI and infrastructure conference draws island leaders
ISSQUARED Inc. and Bank of Guam hosted the Cyber, AI and Infrastructure Technology Conference Thursday, bringing together representatives from government, banking, education and technology to discuss cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, business continuity and infrastructure resilience.
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198 customers remain without water as GWA restores service
As of 9 p.m. July 17, 198 Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) customers remained without water service out of 43,643 total customers.
Ethics Commission launches survey on public trust in government
The Guam Ethics Commission has launched an effort to establish a baseline for public trust in the Government of Guam, which the Commission’s Executive Director said is tied to fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability and customer service.
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Waterworks reports 73 wells online on generator power
The Guam Waterworks Authority reported 73 wells and the Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant were online on generator power as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, though some villages are experiencing low to no water pressure.
