Rev and Tax disburses fifth batch of 2025 refunds
The Department of Revenue and Taxation announced Tuesday that a fifth batch of 2025 individual income tax refunds has been disbursed, bringing the year-to-date total to nearly $61 million.
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Master CHamoru dancer Frank Rabon named National Heritage Fellow
Renowned Master CHamoru dancer Frank Rabon has been named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts, receiving what is widely regarded as the highest honor in traditional arts in the United States.
Regal Guam Megaplex reopens after AC system upgrades
Regal Guam Megaplex Resumes Operations Following AC System Upgrades Cinema fans can beat the tropical heat once again as Regal Guam Megaplex officially reopened its doors today, Friday, April 24th.
Officials warn residents to stay out of the water
Joint Information Center Officials are warning residents and visitors to stay completely out of the water as dangerous coastal conditions continue to batter Guam’s shorelines Wednesday, with life-threatening hazards expected to persist through the end of the week.
Docomo says network remains operational across Guam and CNMI
UPDATE as of 3 p.m., April 15 Docomo reported Wednesday afternoon that its network remains operational across Guam and the CNMI, though widespread commercial power outages are causing intermittent connectivity and slower speeds for some…
Seven shelters house 760 residents as storm passes
UPDATE as of 3 p.m., April 15 Seven emergency shelters across Guam were housing 760 residents as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, as the island remained in Condition of Readiness 1 with damaging winds and heavy rain persisting through the evening.
Port escalates to heavy weather condition Yankee
The Port Authority of Guam escalated to Port Heavy Weather Condition YANKEE Sunday morning following a U.S. Coast Guard declaration at 8 a.m., signaling that Tropical Storm-Force winds are expected within 24 hours as Sinlaku continues to approach the island.
Rev and Tax offers license renewal waivers for March
DRT Announces License Renewal Waivers for March 2026 The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) is offering a targeted waiver for business owners whose licenses were due for renewal in March 2026.
Rev and Tax extends February business privilege tax filings
DRT Announces Extension for February 2026 Business Privilege Tax Filings The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) has officially granted a payment extension for February 2026 Business Privilege Tax (BPT) returns.
SNIP clinic promotes low-cost spay and neuter services
The SNIP Clinic at Guam Animals In Need (GAIN) is encouraging residents to take advantage of its weekly low-cost spay and neuter services to help address animal overpopulation on Guam.
Labor Department recruits workers 55 and older for training
The Guam Department of Labor is recruiting residents age 55 and older to participate in a federally funded job training program aimed at helping seniors re-enter the workforce.
Ancient latte sets return to the Marianas after a century
Two ancient latte sets taken from Ypao and Urunao in the 1920s and held at the Bishop Museum in Hawai‘i have finally returned to the Marianas after more than 100 years.
Homeland Security says no threat to Marianas from North Korean launch
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense have assessed that there is no immediate threat to the Marianas following the recent launch of an unidentified projectile from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on October 22.
Artspace Guahan opens 'Pacific Perspectives' exhibition
Artspace Guåhan has officially opened its landmark exhibition, “Pacific Perspectives: A Celebration of Art & Culture,” following a successful ribbon-cutting and opening reception held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Guam Museum in Hagåtña.
GPA negotiating compensation for Ukudu plant delays
The Guam Power Authority (GPA) is in negotiations with Guam Ukudu Power (GUP) to address compensation for delays in the commercial operation of the Ukudu Power Plant, originally scheduled for September 30, 2025.
Moylan lists relief options for furloughed federal workers
As the federal government shutdown enters another week, Guam Delegate James C. Moylan announced Friday a list of local relief options available to furloughed federal workers and contractors impacted by the ongoing funding lapse.
EPA completes cleanup at Dededo transfer station
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a major environmental cleanup at the Dededo Transfer Station, removing approximately 31,000 cubic yards of soil contaminated with heavy metals and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Agriculture and SNIP launch pet tagging program
The Guam Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health, in partnership with the Spay and Neuter Island Pets (SNIP) Clinic, has launched the SNIP Tag/Tip Program, a new community-based initiative aimed at tackling the island’s…
Canstruction teams build sculptures from canned goods
Teams from across the island came together this week for the annual Canstruction competition, hosted by Be Heartfelt and the Tower of Humanity, transforming stacks of canned goods into creative structures that will help feed hungry children on Guam.
GRMC first civilian hospital on Guam to offer CRRT dialysis
Guam Regional Medical City has become the island’s first civilian hospital to provide Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, a specialized form of dialysis previously limited to military patients at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
Calvo questions end of Catholic Social Services contract
Sen. Shelly Calvo is calling on the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities to explain its decision not to renew a contract with Catholic Social Services, a move that she says could leave families without respite and in-home care as soon as Sept. 30.
GPA disables online Quick Pay after fraudulent transactions
The Guam Power Authority (GPA) has temporarily disabled its Quick Pay feature on PayGPA.com and the GPWA Mobile App after detecting a high number of fraudulent credit card transactions on its payment platforms.
Acting governor declares emergency over Yigo well contamination
Acting Gov. Joshua F. Tenorio declared a state of emergency on Thursday after dangerously high levels of dieldrin, a banned pesticide, were detected in Yigo water wells.
Guam's unemployment rate falls to 3.2%
Guam’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in June 2025, down from 3.4% in March and 4.0% a year earlier, according to the Guam Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
