Power restored to 17% of island system
The Guam Power Authority has restored 17% of the island’s system load, with 25 of 30 major substations — 83% — and 25% of feeders and circuits energized as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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Solid Waste Authority adjusts operations ahead of storm
The Guam Solid Waste Authority has temporarily adjusted operations at its facilities ahead of Tropical Storm Bavi.
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Jolene Toves named inaugural news director of Guam News Network
Thrive Media Group announced the appointment of Jolene Toves as the inaugural News Director of Guam News Network.
Power bills to rise about $58 with new fuel charge
The adjusted fuel recovery charge set to take effect July 1 means residential customers will see an increase in their monthly power bill of about $58, officials from the Guam Power Authority (GPA) said, noting the approval for the power hike came from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Rev and Tax pays out more than $101M in refunds
Guam's Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) has paid out more than $101 million in 2025 individual income tax refunds, the agency announced Wednesday, after releasing its twelfth batch of payments.
Rev and Tax reimburses online credit card convenience fees
Residents who paid certain fees online through the Department of Revenue and Taxation are receiving reimbursements for credit card convenience fees charged on individual transactions, according to a release from DRT issued Monday.
Rev and Tax disburses 11th batch of income tax refunds
The Department of Revenue and Taxation, in conjunction with the Department of Administration, has disbursed the eleventh batch of individual income tax refunds, the agency announced.
Rev and Tax reserves Wednesdays for family passport service
The Department of Revenue and Taxation's "Passports for the Pack" program is up and running, reserving Wednesdays exclusively for families seeking passport services, the agency announced.
Agriculture secures $321K fire engine for GFD at no local cost
The Guam Department of Agriculture has secured a fire engine valued at $321,425 for the Guam Fire Department at no cost to taxpayers through a federal asset reutilization program.
Waterworks earns clean audit for 13th straight year
The Guam Waterworks Authority has received an unmodified audit opinion for the thirteenth consecutive year, with independent auditor Ernst & Young LLP finding no significant deficiencies in its fiscal 2025 financial statements.
Prutehi Guahan to host forum on historic preservation agreement
Prutehi Guåhan will host a community forum Saturday, June 6, on the draft 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement, inviting the public to discuss concerns about the document that governs how military projects treat ancestral and cultural sites.
Motor carrier safety program awarded $855K federal grant
The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program within the Department of Revenue and Taxation has been awarded a grant totaling $855,055 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety and community education.
Naval Base Guam to hold Citadel Protect force protection exercise
U.S. Naval Base Guam, along with various Navy first responders, will participate in the annual force protection exercise Citadel Protect 2026 from June 1 to 5, the base announced.
Passport office reserves Wednesdays for families
The Guam Passport Office is launching a new pilot program designed to make it easier for families to obtain passports, reserving Wednesdays exclusively for family appointments throughout the summer.
Tiyan High JROTC earns national honor for second year
The Tiyan High School Air Force JROTC unit has earned national recognition for the second consecutive year, receiving the AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award with Merit along with Outstanding Instructor Awards for both of the program's instructors.
Power bills could jump this summer under utility commission action
Guam Power Authority customers could see a significant jump in their monthly electric bills this summer after the Consolidated Commission on Utilities Tuesday approved a recommended fuel surcharge increase now awaiting final approval from the Public Utilities Commission.
Utilities commission approves $70M line of credit for GPA
The Public Utilities Commission has approved a request by the Guam Power Authority to establish a line of credit of up to $70 million to manage surging fuel costs tied to global market volatility following the Iran conflict.
Victim Advocates Reaching Out sets fifth annual Purple Gala
Victim Advocates Reaching Out has announced its 5th Annual Purple Gala, themed "Bloom in Hope," scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Zefiro Ballroom at LeoPalace Resort Guam.
Port launches emissions inventory under Clean Ports program
The Port Authority of Guam has launched a port-wide emissions inventory effort this week as part of its $2.4 million federally funded Clean Ports Program, gathering data that will inform the island's long-term zero-emission and zero-waste strategy.
EPA awards Guam $9.5M to address PFAS contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $9.457 million in grant funding for Guam to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in the island's drinking water systems.
Decades-old song by Guam musician finds new life abroad
A song recorded decades ago by a Guam-born musician has found new life on a German record label's international compilation album after its president discovered the obscure 45 rpm single and tracked down its creator.
Guam Girl Scouts to mark 90 years with museum brunch
Guam Girl Scouts is inviting the public to celebrate 90 years of leadership, service and sisterhood during its upcoming “Brunch at the Museum” event on May 23 at the Guam Museum.
Another $2.7M in income tax refunds disbursed
The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, in conjunction with the Department of Administration, announced Friday that another $2.7 million in individual income tax refunds has been disbursed as part of the government’s sixth batch of payments for 2025.
Governor confirms GovGuam response to widespread cyber incident
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero confirmed Saturday that the Government of Guam is actively responding to a widespread cyber incident linked to a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting cPanel-hosted websites globally.
