Ada Calvo announces leadership of Transition Team
Governor-Elect Tony Ada and Lt. Governor-Elect EJ Calvo announced the leadership of their transition team during a press conference on November 5 at their headquarters in Hagåtña.
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Unofficial results: Ada-Calvo claim victory as Terlaje-Perez concede gubernatorial race
“The spread is about 1,000 points, and there's only about the 371 ballots that are being mailed in. So even if those were counted, that spread would still be significant. So, I just called Senator Tony Ada and conceded, and congratulated him, on behalf of Senator Perez and I,” Terlaje said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Lt. governor candidates call for multi-pronged approach to Guam's drug problem
Each candidate said no single approach will address drugs and crime on Guam and both called for a "multi-prong approach" combining interdiction, prevention and treatment.
By Jolene Toves ·
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.
By Jolene Toves ·
Governor signs law directing $19.9M in excess Section 30 Funds to GMH for EHR system
“The full procurement and implementation timeline is projected to take 15 to 18 months. With the hospital’s current software contract set to expire in 2028, today’s bill signing ensures a seamless, timely transition to a secure and modern platform,” Adelup said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Special Session on Governor's Bill 1 recessed to Monday as lawmakers await officials off island
"The DOA Director is returning tonight, pending any flight delays. The BBMR Director is unconfirmed, tentative return is Friday, traveling I believe with the Governor. The impacted leadership GMHA Administrator is also returning tonight pending any additional flight delays. The UOG Sea Grant head is on island if anyone wants to proceed," Duenas said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Governor's Office calls California Federal Meetings an 'Unprecedented' opportunity
"While agencies from Guam will talk specifics about healthcare, utilities, roads, telecommunications-cyber security, Governor Leon Guerrero will tie it all together for federal officials across federal agencies outside the military, who may not yet understand the magnitude of the investment underway here," the governor's office said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Adelup stresses urgency of replacing GMHA EHR, Revenue Systems
"CareVue is failing with increasing frequency, and during outages doctors and nurses return to handwritten orders, telephoned results and paper records. Manufacturer support for the servers running the hospital’s billing system ends in December, and components have already degraded or failed," the governor's office said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Leon Guerrero urges DOI to Include Guam in Seabed Mining Review
"Federal regulations carry the force of law," Governor Leon Guerrero noted in her letter, citing Supreme Court precedent.
By Jolene Toves ·
Special Session recessed as Lawmakers weigh competing uses for Section 30 funds
"I think it's appropriate to hear those bills and come back in reconsideration after those bills have been heard as I think they have equal importance and equal weight before we deliberate this measure as proposed by the governor," Duenas said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Senators seek Section 30 Funds for Schools as Governor proposes GMHA, UOG spending
“As Health Committee Chairperson, I’ve consistently fought to give GMH the funding and resources it needs. In fact, as part of this Republican-led Legislature, we’ve advocated for and provided more than $100 million to GMH through appropriations and supplemental funding for operations and much-needed capital improvements. So, you know where my heart is when it comes to our hospital," Salas Matanane said.
By Jolene Toves ·
15 of 48: Vote Smart Guam publishes candidate participation report as early voting nears
As of Sept. 9, 15 campaigns have completed their profiles by publishing a biography and the platform's Political Courage Survey. Ten campaigns started but have not completed their profiles while 23 have not responded.
Made in Guam products showcased to thousands at inaugural Japan festival
“The inaugural Håfa Adai Guam Festival is a celebration of the longstanding cultural and economic ties between Guam and Japan,” said Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero.
By Jolene Toves ·
Guam to receive $105 million in Section 30 funds Sept. 15
Guam is expected to receive $105 million in Section 30 funds on Sept. 15, according to the governor's office, which said the payment is an advance on federal revenues owed to the territory. The funds represent "revised estimates" of…
By Jolene Toves ·
Governor urges Pacific leaders to support Guam's bid for full PIF membership
“No matter where we stand on the issues that affect us, we are stronger when all voices are heard and considered, regardless of our size, geography, alliances, or political status. Pacific-led solutions can come from Guam just as they can come from anywhere in our region," Leon Guerrero said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Leon Guerrero lets FY 2027 budget bill become law despite concerns over OAG authority
She contended that by enacting the sections the Legislature has "effectively created a fourth branch of government."
By Jolene Toves ·
Moylan, Leon Guerrero press DHS secretary on Philippine visa waiver, Coast Guard expansion
“I appreciate Secretary Mullin taking the time to hear directly about Guam’s priorities,” Moylan added. “We have important work ahead, and I’ll continue working with our federal and regional partners to deliver results for Guam.”
By Jolene Toves ·
GEC certifies Primary Election results after Saturday recount
The results of the recount affirmed Democrat candidates Terlaje, Therese-Perez, Sabina advance to the General having garnered 6,446 votes over Tenorio, Joshua-Muna Barnes, Tina who received 5,994 votes and San Agustin, Joe-San Nicolas, Dwayne who garnered 1,050. On the republican side, Ada, Tony -Calvo, Edward advance with 5,179 ahead of Blas, Frank Jr.-Okada, Mary's 3,367.
By Jolene Toves ·
Borja, Lujan ask Navy and National Guard for help at Southern High
"This is not the time for everyone to point fingers while students are sitting at home," Borja said. "There are contracts, responsibilities, legal questions and maintenance obligations that have to be sorted out, and they will be. But while that process takes place, we need everyone focused on the same objective: getting these schools open as quickly and safely as possible."
By Jolene Toves ·
Businessman Mark V. Pangilinan, who built Guam "Empire," dies at 99
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio extended their condolences describing Pangilinan as a “pioneering business leader, visionary community servant, and beloved family patriarch.”
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Senators ask Governor to step in with Guam National Guard Support for GDOE schools
Calling it an "urgent mission," the senators pleaded for assistance from the Guam National Guard from Aug. 14 to Aug. 21. The attached Guam National Guard Support Request Form states the request is to "support Southern High with debris removal and minor infrastructure work to address health and safety of students and staff."
By Jolene Toves ·
Gov. Leon Guerrero vetoes FY2027 budget, proposes revised bill with 4% BPT and restored services
"Our responsibility is not simply to pass a budget," Leon Guerrero said. "It is to adopt one that protects public safety, healthcare, child care, and the services our families depend upon while preserving Guam's long-term fiscal stability."
By Jolene Toves ·
Terlaje-Perez, Ada-Calvo advance to General
Sen. Therese Terlaje and running mate Sen. Sabina Perez are headed to the 2026 General Election as the Democratic gubernatorial ticket after Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio and Sen. Tina Muña Barnes conceded. On the Republican side, Vice Speaker Tony Ada and running mate Edward "EJ" Calvo also advance over Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and running mate Mary Okada.
By Jolene Toves ·
District Court dismisses attorney general's suit against governor
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that the District Court of Guam has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Douglas Moylan against the Governor and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority.
By Jolene Toves ·
Earlier coverage
- Remarks at gubernatorial rally draw widespread criticism · Community
- Administration clarifies funding laws as special session resumes · Government & Politics
- Governor calls special session on typhoon funding · Government & Politics
- Governor declares July 20 a holiday for Liberation Day · Government & Politics
- Cars line Marine Corps Drive for first typhoon food distribution · Environment
- Food commodities available Tuesday at Adelup · Environment
- UOG to host 'Beyond the Status Quo' gubernatorial debate · Education
- Moody's affirms Guam's credit rating as stable · Government & Politics
- Governor says island spared major damage from Typhoon Bavi · Environment
- Governor moves COR 2 declaration to 10 p.m. · Environment
- Governor signs law funding Typhoon Bavi response · Government & Politics
- GovGuam agencies receive eight plug-in hybrid vehicles · Government & Politics
- Governor releases $5M to pay child care providers · Government & Politics
- Democratic gubernatorial tickets split on business tax overhaul · Business & Technology
- Guam Police Chief Stephen Ignacio dies · Public Safety
- Women's Chamber hosts Guam's first gubernatorial forum · Government & Politics
- Acting governor rejects Republican hiring freeze proposal · Government & Politics
- Guam and CNMI governors urge visa waiver extension · Government & Politics
- Supreme Court affirms governor's authority to establish hospitals · Government & Politics
- South Korean utility chief thanks Guam leaders · Environment
- Election Commission declines review of rejected petitions · Government & Politics
- Governor calls on residents to honor fallen this Memorial Day · Government & Politics
- Governor calls eighth special session on emergency legislation · Government & Politics
- Governor signs two measures into law · Government & Politics
- Applications open for Governor's Summer Youth Employment Program · Government & Politics
- Governor's office disputes claims about recovery funds · Government & Politics
- Governor pitches Guam as Indo-Pacific investment hub · Business & Technology
- Youth Affairs opens childcare applications for summer program · Government & Politics
- Governor's office criticizes new investigative subcommittee · Government & Politics
- Governor confirms GovGuam response to widespread cyber incident · Local
- Guam moves to COR 4 as Sinlaku threat passes · Environment
- Governor in contact with federal partners as storm hits · Environment
- Forecasters brief governor and FEMA on Sinlaku · Environment
- Governor issues special message with COR 1 declaration · Government & Politics
- Guam placed in COR 1 as destructive winds near · Health
- President approves emergency declaration for Guam · Environment
- Governor signs $25M emergency typhoon appropriation · Government & Politics
- Guam to enter COR 2 Sunday evening · Environment
- Legislature appropriates $25M for typhoon response · Government & Politics
- Governor declares state of emergency ahead of Sinlaku · Environment
- Governor addresses island with storm update · Environment
- Governor places Guam in COR 3 · Environment
- Terlaje and Perez pick up candidacy packets · Government & Politics
- Governor says fuel prices don't meet emergency threshold · Government & Politics
- Chamorro Affairs and Guam Museum partner on new initiative · Business & Technology
- Governor's office addresses Rev and Tax system problems · Government & Politics
- Tenorio and Muna-Barnes propose southern vocational high school · Government & Politics
- Guam leaders oppose federal plan · Government & Politics
- Guam launches annual home energy assistance program · Environment
- Youth Affairs opens childcare applications for summer program · Government & Politics
- Supreme Court says AG cannot represent Sen. Taitague · Government & Politics
- Governor asks Supreme Court to clarify scope of ruling · Government & Politics
- Governor departs on trade mission to Taiwan · Business & Technology
- Tenorio and Muna-Barnes open 2026 campaign push · Government & Politics
- Governor casts Guam as security linchpin and Pacific economy · Business & Technology
- Administration recovers $1.6M stolen in cyberattack · Government & Politics
- San Agustin and San Nicolas file for governor and lieutenant governor · Government & Politics
- Prutehi Guahan calls for protest over schedule change · Government & Politics
- Governor urges federal leaders to tailor policy for Guam · Government & Politics
- Hundreds turn out for Tenorio campaign headquarters opening · Local
- Governor seeks direct federal investment in public health · Health
- Acting governor lifts blanket ban on live poultry imports · Health
- Governor defends fiscal record in final State of the Island · Government & Politics
- Legislature and governor trade claims over appropriations · Government & Politics
- Guam moves to restore stable learning at Simon Sanchez High · Education
- Homeland Security decertifies fusion center's secure room · Government & Politics
- Governor announces taxpayer protections amid billing delays · Government & Politics
- Governor transmits fiscal 2027 budget request · Government & Politics
- Governor meets Japanese delegation on strengthening ties · Environment
- Krystal Paco-San Agustin departs governor's communications post · Environment
- Rising meth prices show enforcement working, governor says · Government & Politics
- Adelup workshop to help residents weigh in on seabed mining · Education
- Blas and Okada launch Republican bid for Adelup · Government & Politics
- Holiday Light Festival Parade brightens Skinner Plaza · Government & Politics
- Tenorio and Muña Barnes launch 2026 run for Adelup · Government & Politics
- Governor adds GovGuam holidays around Christmas and New Year · Government & Politics
- Governor signs two bills into law, vetoes a third · Government & Politics
- Tenorio, Muña Barnes tease announcement at Fort Apugan · Government & Politics
- Residents invited to weigh DOD historic-preservation pact · Local
- Taitague hails Bill 119 override as transparency win · Government & Politics
- Holiday Light Festival Parade returns to Skinner Dec. 17 · Community
- Blas: court ruling deepens doubts on hospital siting · Government & Politics
- Matanane defends 'no' on hospital utilities bill · Government & Politics
- Governor: $104M at stake in hospital utilities bill · Government & Politics
- Governor withdraws special session after GHURA ruling · Government & Politics
- Governor declares day after Thanksgiving a GovGuam holiday · Government & Politics
- GPD rolls out $4.2M in new patrol vehicles and gear · Public Safety
- Col. Karin Watson sworn in as acting adjutant general · Government & Politics
- Veterans Day ceremony on despite federal shutdown · Government & Politics
- Guam receives $11M in Interior discretionary funding · Health
- GovGuam moves to keep food aid flowing through shutdown · Government & Politics
- Governor proposes independent pay commission for officials · Government & Politics
- Governor asks high court to settle AG contract powers · Government & Politics
- Governor presses senators on $104M infrastructure bill · Government & Politics
- Civil Defense chief found guilty of domestic violence in D.C. · Public Safety
- Guam taps $13.1M in local funds to shield SNAP benefits · Government & Politics
- 2026 gubernatorial race takes shape as teams confirm bids · Government & Politics
- Governor calls Legislature into fourth special session · Government & Politics
- Governor orders early release of retiree COLA funds · Government & Politics
- Guam joins new Governors Public Health Alliance · Health
- Acting governor vetoes Fadian land bill over quarry plan · Government & Politics
- Taitague to seek override of contract oversight veto · Government & Politics
- Governor signs renewable energy measure into law · Government & Politics
- Islandwide Halloween celebration planned at Paseo Grounds · Government & Politics
- Agreement advances fix for Guam Memorial Hospital's electrical issues · Health
- Governor warns of financial harm after Moody's report · Health
- Acting governor declares emergency over Yigo well contamination · Local
- Governor warns Guam could lose $100M in federal relief funds · Government & Politics
- Governor opens first Guam Defense Forum · Government & Politics
- Guam leaders seek federal economic adjustment support · Government & Politics
- UOG and Guam Green Growth launch Sustainable September · Education
- Governor welcomes $40M for Guam Memorial Hospital · Government & Politics
- Governor faults Missile Defense Agency decision on Guam · Government & Politics
- Governor says business tax cut would cost government $40M · Government & Politics
- Duenas announces special session measures on emergency powers · Government & Politics
- Bar Association pushes back on Moylan's 'cabal' remarks · Government & Politics
- Government of Guam Labor Day picnic set for Ypao Beach · Government & Politics
- Governor presses senators for Guam's defense priorities · Business & Technology
- Dwayne San Nicolas joins San Agustin as running mate · Government & Politics
- Acting governor signs 24 bills into law · Government & Politics
- Rev and Tax changes vehicle transfer rules after veto override · Government & Politics
- Governor orders new rules for airport concession contracts · Government & Politics