Returning excess land among issues discussed with visiting Naval Operations chief The visiting chief of Naval Operations this week also met with acting Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio on a range of issues underscoring the continued partnership between the government of Guam and the United States Navy, according to a release. Chief of Naval Ope
31 July 2021, 2:48 am
2,800 trees planted during beautification event Some 270 volunteers planted more than 2,800 trees on July 24 during the #GUAM Liberation Islandwide Beautification Tree Planting. The Island Beatification Task Force in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and the Merizo Mayor's Office hosted
31 July 2021, 2:10 am
12 new cases out of 253 tests pushes CAR Score up to 0.5 The Joint Information Center reports that 12 new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 253 tests performed on July 29. Six (6) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,541 officially reported cases of COVID-1
30 July 2021, 8:30 pm
As vaccinations increase, so, too, do Guam's visitor arrivals As vaccination numbers increased, restrictions were lifted, and lately tourism has been picking back up. Guam International Airport Authority executive manager John Quinata reports the number of air passenger flights have been increasing, with an average
30 July 2021, 8:19 pm
Actress/filmmaker Rain Valdez comes home to Guam, presents rom-com A former Guam resident was on island in June, scouting locations and making moves for a feature film project that she will be starring in and directing. It was a homecoming reunion, twelve years in the making for Emmy-nominated Actress and filmmaker Rain
30 July 2021, 8:19 pm
Student relief annuity increased from $60 to $100 for supplies There's some much-needed relief for parents this upcoming school year, as the Guam Department of Education has approved to increase its student school supply annuity. During the School Year 2020-2021, each student was allotted $60, which was distributed t
30 July 2021, 8:18 pm
Uniform vouchers will be made available to public school families in need Some assistance for school uniforms is being provided to Guam Department of Education students in need. With the uniform policy reinstated by the Guam Education Board in June, GDOE wants to be clear with parents that the uniform requirements should not pr
30 July 2021, 8:18 pm
Chief of naval operations Admiral Michael Gilday meets with Guam media The Navy's highest-ranking officer, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday, is on Guam and held a briefing with local media today. Admiral Gilday spoke on the importance of Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, which is expected to become fully operation
30 July 2021, 7:38 am
GDOE workshop focuses on responsible use of federal funding Public and private schools administrators met at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort to discuss how to spend federal funds accordingly in the last two days. As a requirement of receiving half a billion dollars in Federal funds, the Guam Department of Educatio
30 July 2021, 7:10 am
Utility ratepayers looking at power rate hike...but increase will be phased Power rates are set to go up starting Sunday. But to ease the impact to ratepayers, it will be phased in over the next four months. The Public Utilities Commission last night approved GPA's request to increase the fuel surcharge known as the LEAC. Because
