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The southern community in Umatac wants some answers when it comes to the fate of F.Q. Sanchez Elementary School. More>>
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one cause of death and a major cause of disability. More>>
Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz says he would like to see Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo do more when it comes to insisting Department of Defense contractors pay their fair share of taxes when performing work on Guam for the buildup. More>>
Guam Election Commission Executive Director John Blas has been given the green light from Senator Ben Pangelinan to utilize funds for the upcoming special election. More>>
Senator Tina Rose Muna-Barnes introduced legislation that would implement stricter guidelines and restrictions that will govern how the Guam Economic Development Authority makes loans and guarantees loans of any person, firm, partnership or corporation licensed to do business on Guam. More>>
The Guam Police Department is conducting a death investigation after the lifeless body of a Chuukese man was found in Harmon last night. More>>
The Public Utilities Commission will hold a series of public hearings this week on the Guam Power Authority's request to implement a 3% base rate increase. More>>
Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz would like to see the Draft Environmental Impact Statement rewritten to include a more comprehensive analysis on how the Department of Mental Health and the Guam Memorial Hospital will be affected by the military buildup. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho vetoed Bill 270, which would have required the Guam Police Department's community assisted policing effort volunteers to wear a uniform and display their identification cards when issuing citations. More>>
The Office of Public Accountability released the results of the Port Authority of Guam's Fiscal Year 2009 financial audit. More>>
The Department of Education is waiting for cost estimates to be submitted by CoreTech. The agency is leaning toward keeping JFK students in the company's Tiyan facilities for another year. More>>
The Guam Education Policy Board will not be meeting tomorrow as scheduled to go over a $26 million supplemental budget request and to elect a new chairperson. More>>
Former Guam International Airport Authority Executive Manager Jerry Yingling has filed an ethics complaint against the Superior Court judge that presided over his case. More>>
Glenn Leon Guerrero has confirmed that his last day as General Manager of the Port Authority of Guam will be this Friday. More>>
The Department of Corrections will see relief very soon when it comes to dealing with consumers who plead not guilty by reason of mental illness. More>>
Lawmakers spent the day finalizing the amended Resolution 275. The agenda for Thursday's session is fairly short, as senators are only expected to discuss two resolutions and possibly address a few confirmation nominations. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho put pen to paper today, signing 12 bills into law. The Port Authority of Guam's board of directors now has 220 days to award a performance management contract for the management, operation, and maintenance of cargo handling equipment and other aspects of agency operations. More>>
An emergency water outage is in effect for portions of Yigo. Low tank levels in the area have forced low-to-no water pressure for residents living along Chalan Emsley and Chalan Arendo along Route 9. It's not known when full water pressure will be restored. More>>
For the most part it was smooth sailing for George Lai during his confirmation hearing to sit on the Guam Environmental Protection Agency's board of directors this morning. More>>
Senator Judi Guthertz says it seems more than obvious that President Barack Obama and the First Family will be coming to Guam for more than just to refuel their plane. More>>
There are approximately forty 2010 Prius Hybrids on the island's roads that may be impacted by a global recall of the vehicles that were found to have brake problems. More>>
The Consolidated Commission on Utilities is scheduled to meet this evening to discuss several power-related issues including whether to authorize the reprogramming of excess bond funds. More>>
Ground will be broken on Wednesday morning to add a fourth leg to the signalized Route 16/Guam Main Facility Post Office intersection. More>>
The Legislature's Committee on Utilities will hold a public hearing tomorrow on Bill 310. More>>
Water will be out beginning at ten o'clock this evening in Tumon. Guam Waterworks Authority crews will replace a defective valve, which means water will be out for the Reef Hotel, the Outrigger, The Globe and the Hyatt Hotel. More>>
Power issues will be the focus of this afternoon's Consolidated Commission on Utilities board meeting. Among the items up for discussion is the authorization to reprogram excess bond funds to support a transmission line study. More>>
The body of a Chuukese man was found naked in Harmon on Hamburger Road Monday evening. More>>
SAT-10 testing is conducted every year to gauge how the island's public school students fare in academics. More>>
Members of the We Are Guahan Coalition sponsored a four-hour snorkeling trip to outer Apra Harbor on Sunday. More>>
It seems the Department of Corrections is having some major problems when it comes to keeping contraband items from entering its facilities. More>>
Lawmakers were scheduled to convene session this morning to discuss Resolution 275. Instead, they spent the day in caucus. More>>
A new board chairperson will be elected during a special Guam Education Policy Board meeting this Wednesday after the resignation of former chair Joe San Agustin. More>>
Guam Boonie Stompers and We Are Guahan will be holding a Valentines Day hike and effort to beautify Pagat Caves on Sunday, February 14. According to organizers, the event is an effort to provide education, constructive action and friendship. More>>
While the entire island can't afford to buy hybrid cars, we give motorists a few tips that will help drivers be more fuel efficient not to mention eco-friendly while on the road. More>>
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse is still trying to show a federal court that receivership should not be imposed as it makes efforts to comply with a permanent injunction. More>>
John F. Kennedy High School seniors aren't giving up their efforts to graduate at the Ramsey Field in Upper Tumon. More>>
A fact-finding team from Japan is expected to visit the island this week as a special committee, formed to review a pact between Japan and the United States, is compiling a list of possible relocation sites for the Futenma air base. More>>
The Guam Waterworks Authority's leak detection contractor will be conducting night water audits throughout the week in the villages of Maina, Yigo, Agana Heights, Piti, and along Nimitz Hill. More>>
Airport Police Chief Bob Camacho says the investigation involving Guam Police Chief Paul Suba's highspeed chase is coming to a close. More>>
Watts Constructors and the Port Authority of Guam have agreed to extend the time allowed for the agency to respond to the construction company's civil suit. More>>
Hazardous surf is expected this week because of large swells that are being generated by winds southeast of Japan. More>>
The Department of Corrections is scheduled to appear before District Court Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood tomorrow. DepCor has been trying to close the books on a more than decade-old consent decree with the Department of Justice. More>>
Enrollment at the University of Guam is up 3.9% for the spring semester. More>>
A superceding indictment was obtained against Emily Magday and Marianito Bautista. The two face charges of receiving a bribe, conspiracy, accepting gratuities for past services, and several counts of official misconduct. More>>
Senator Judi Guthertz has proposed a solution to concerns raised about the dredging of 36 acres of coral in Apra Harbor to accommodate an aircraft carrier berthing. More>>
Lawmakers head into session today and are expected to discuss Resolution 275, which seeks to restate Guam's agenda of priority concerns on federal and territorial issues that must be addressed concurrently with the military buildup. More>>
Dorian F. Winconek has stepped down as the health plan administrator of TakeCare Insurance. A story from the Star Press hit the wires stating an arrest warrant from the state of Indiana had been issued for Wiconek for alleged embezzlement charges. More>>
While Governor Felix Camacho has requested for the Department of Defense to extend the buildup altogether, the Department of Labor and the Guam Contractors Association are working diligently to ensure the workforce is prepared. More>>
Members from the We Are Guahan Coalition took part in a snorkeling educational tour this afternoon at the prime snorkeling areas in Apra Harbor. More>>
The Guam Police Department is launching a possible investigation into who may have leaked a confidential memo that the Chief of Police Paul Suba sent to the Attorney General's Office. More>>
While the Department of Corrections continues its investigation to determine how three cell phones and a wireless modem made it into the Mangilao Detention Facility, DepCor Director J.B. Palacios says the agency has made a few policy changes to ensure the incident doesn't happen again. More>>
Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Nerissa Bretania Underwood plans to meet with JFK seniors during a meeting tomorrow. More>>
Education Suruhanu Dominic Terlaje says most of the public schools he has visited lack operable fire extinguishers. Terlaje expressed concerns to DOE and the Guam Fire Department, saying the problem needs to be corrected. He says extinguishers must be re-serviced every year. More>>
The United Chinese Association of Guam held the 2010 Chinese New Year festival entitled "The Year of the Tiger" today that Agana Shopping Center. More>>
It's still unclear where JFK students will be housed come next school year, but chairwoman of the Legislative Committee on Education Speaker Judi Won Pat says she wants to ensure the kids have their own campus. More>>
The Shell Hal's Angels improved to 3-0 in this year's Miller Football League season. The Angels beat the Pepsi Warriors 26-20 in a game that went down to the last possession of the game. More>>
For the first time ever, the Super Bowl will be broadcast live over the air in high-definition. We're carrying the New Orleans Saints vs. the Indianapolis Colts on the biggest stage there is at the highest quality possible, all for you. And all for free. More>>
A supply shipment issue has forced the Guam Memorial Hospital to temporarily close its Outpatient Hemodialysis Unit for two weeks, effective yesterday. More>>
The Habitat for Humanity of Guam announced the completion of its twenty-first house by holding a dedication today in Yigo. More>>
If you plan to hit the beaches this weekend, keep in mind that the Guam Environmental Protection Agency has deemed several island beaches as polluted. More>>
GTA TeleGuam kicked off its second annual Guam Phone Book Round Up event recently. Schools can win up to $3,000 cash prize, a tree planting ceremony on the school's campus, trophies and special recognition by recycling phone books. More>>
Read-A-Thon 2010 kicked off with a meeting today at Ordot-Chalan Pago Elementary School. More>>
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection to a burglary at Hooters in Tumon. More>>
The Guam Memorial Hospital has been forced to shut down it's Outpatient Hemodialysis Unit for two weeks, effective Saturday. More>>
The body of a 31-year-old man was pulled out of the waters off Inarajan this morning. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, they were notified last night of a missing free-diver who was last seen yesterday morning. More>>
The Guam Department of Education may be faced with yet another dilemma, as the agency has until the middle of this month to move of all its equipment out of the old Tiyan building they once used. More>>
Residents can expect to see cleaner streets as the village mayors are hoping to re-launch the Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program from 2007. More>>
DOCOMO Pacific Product and Inventory Manager Ron Bruster says the new Sony Ericsson T707 has come a long way from previous models. More>>
The 30th Guam Legislature has given the green light for the Guam Election Commission to use its current appropriations to fund the special election in March. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho signed the substitute version of Bill 150 into law today. The measure, now Public Law 30-80, was introduced by Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz and increases the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. More>>
17 civilian police reserve officers and 1 female chaplain were sworn into the Guam Police Department today. More>>
This Sunday the We Are Guahan Coalition is leading a snorkeling educational tour of the prime snorkeling areas in Apra Harbor. More>>
If you've got a question you'd like to ask President Barack Obama, our friends at CBS are leveraging interactive media during the world's biggest sporting event. More>>
Senator Adolpho Palacios sent a letter to BBMR, offering his help to find a way to ensure civilian employees at the Guam Police Department get paid their overtime. More>>
Joe San Agustin has resigned as Chairperson of the Guam Education Policy Board. In a letter addressed today to board members he stated that he will continue to serve as an elected member. More>>
High school students from around the island gathered today for Youth Speak 2010, a one-day workshop on the military buildup. More>>
Make sure to head on down to the Paseo Stadium for the season opener of the 2010 BBL season. More>>
The Star Press based out of the state of Indiana is reporting an arrest warrant has been issued for an individual that lives on Guam and reportedly works for TakeCare. More>>
Major concerns are being raised over the Guam Fire Department's advance EMT course, which started last November. More>>
The Department of Public Works will be breaking ground on a new four-way traffic intersection in Barrigada between the Guam Main Facility post office and the Guam National Guard Readiness Center on Tuesday at 10am. More>>
The body of a 30-year-old man was pulled from the waters off Merizo this morning. According to GFD Spokesperson Joey San Nicolas, a report came in at around 11am about an overdue fisherman. More>>
The Phoenix Center will transform into an 80's party scene this weekend as the Father Duenas Memorial School present "Back to the 80's, The Totally Awesome Musical" this Friday and Saturday in Mangilao. More>>
Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Areas Tony Babauta signed a $1.4 million grant under the Compact Health Sector in response to a proposal submitted by the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. More>>
A 40-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested by federal authorities on Guam Thursday accused of exporting missile components from the United States to Iran. More>>
Proponents of the highly controversial Bill 185 are hosting a "Thank You Guam" wave next week. More>>
Senator Adolpho Palacios introduced legislation that would appropriate $152,103 and $245,802 from the unappropriated fiscal year 2008 and 2009 Manpower Development Fund revenues to the Department of Labor to hire unclassified workers. More>>
Family connections within the Guam Census Bureau have raised concerns about nepotism. KUAM News confirmed that seven of governor chief of staff George Bamba's family members have been hired at the Bureau, making a combined salary of about $138,000. More>>
Serious concerns were raised at this morning's roundtable meeting as government and healthcare leaders met to discuss how the military buildup will impact healthcare in the coming years. More>>
East-West Rental Center President James Adkins filed a notice of dismissal of action against Alicia Limtiaco and the Office of the Attorney General of Guam without prejudice in the U.S. District Court of Guam on Thursday. More>>
Today is the deadline for government of Guam agencies to submit their official comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement to Adelup. More>>
Eleven people have so far shown interest in the senatorial seat left vacant by Matt Rector. Guam Election Commission Executive Director John Blas says Dr. Dennis Borja and recently-resigned Mental Health Director Dr. David Shimizu picked up packets from their office yesterday. More>>
Reacting to comments made by Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz, Department of Public Works Director Larry Perez says the proposed new road between Marine Corps Drive and South Finegayan is part of both the 2030 Transportation Plan, as well as the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. More>>
Military Buildup Committee Chair Senator Judi Guthertz has some serious concerns when it comes to the island being home to a dozen Army joint high speed vessels. More>>
The Notre Dame Royals picked up their first win of this year's girls high school softball season yesterday afternoon against the Academy of Our Lady of Guam Cougars. More>>
If you haven't gotten your H1N1 Virus vaccine yet, the Department of Public Health will be hosting another mass vaccination pod this weekend. More>>
Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate the rash of fires in the Hagatna area that they believe may be arson-related. More>>
14 airport aircraft rescue firefighters have filed a grievance with the Civil Service Commission. More>>
The finishing touches are being put on the Hagatna Heritage Walking Trail. In about a month's time, island residents and tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy the two-and-a-half mile trek that winds through 17 historic sites in the island's capital. More>>
Tomorrow is the deadline for Government of Guam agencies to submit detailed budgets for the coming fiscal year to the Bureau of Budget Management & Research. More>>
A fact-finding team from Japan is expected to visit the island next week as a special committee, formed to review a pact between Japan and the United States, is compiling a list of possible relocation sites for the Futenma air base. More>>
The Department of Parks & Recreation and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority broke ground this morning on the island's first complete sports complex. More>>
Senator Ben Pangelinan and his staff now have the arduous task of reviewing the Governor's the Fiscal Year 2011 budget. More>>
The first in series of concerts that are part of the Estorian Kantan Chamorro project kicks-off tonight at the Sheraton in Tamuning. More>>
Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo today addressed Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during today's hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 defense budget. More>>
It looks like former Department of Mental Health director and former senator Dr. David Shimizu might be throwing his hat into the ring in the upcoming special election. More>>
The Governor's chief of staff, George Bamba, has seven family members that have been hired by the Guam Census Bureau. More>>
While the fight for war reparations continues, the numbers of survivors speaking out for this compensation continues to drop. More>>
Over 50 inspectors general from Guam, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and Korea attended this years U.S. Army's Annual Inspector General Pacific Conference held at the Guam Hilton Resort and Spa. Lt Col. Louis E. Henry II is an inspector general with USARPAC. More>>
13-year-old Troy Austin Toves Cruz enjoys motocross racing, basketball, volleyball, football and working out. More>>
Just four months ago, the future of cancer treatment on Guam looked bleak when it appeared the island's only oncologist might be leaving for good. More>>
While the Department of Education waits to hear back from the feds on whether it could use carry-over funds to cover federal programs, it's apparent that the agency is struggling to stay afloat. More>>
Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz wants some answers from Department of Public Works Director Larry Perez regarding the proposed new road between Marine Corps Drive and South Finegayan. More>>
The Guam Department of Public Health will hold another H1N1 Virus mass vaccination this Saturday at the University of Guam Field House in Mangilao from 9am to 2pm. More>>
The National Tour Association has requested Pilar Laguana, Marketing Manager at the Guam Visitors Bureau, to sit on the International Advisory Task Force at the organization's leadership team conference in Washington, DC. The event is scheduled for this weekend. More>>
The Department of Agriculture is waiting on permission from landowners before relocating up to 200 endangered tree snails from the Ylig Bridge.
Department of Agriculture aquatics and wildlife biologist Brent Tibbats says the snails will be moved to government and private land across the street from the bridge as the conditions are similar to the location of the current colony. More>>
After the Governor passed the ball over to DOE, superintendent Dr. Nerissa Underwood has no choice but to run with it and deal with the situation surrounding the new and interim JFK high school. More>>
Senator Ben Pangelinan provided a chance for the public to provide testimony on a measure that would reprogram and appropriate funds for various programs, projects and other purposes for Fiscal Year 2010. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho today will be breaking ground on the Northern Sports Complex Recreation Pool and Fitness Trail on Thursday morning. More>>
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guam held an appreciation luncheon at the Top of the Reef in Tumon. More>>
Superior Court Judge Michael Bordallo heard closing arguments in Luis Seagraves' suppression motion today. More>>
Representatives from the operator of Guam's future private hospital are on-island conducting a survey of local patients' needs. More>>
Guam is one of several locations being considered for the stationing and operation of up to 12 Army joint high speed vessels. More>>
The Guam Fire Department is looking into whether they may have an arsonist on their hands. More>>
Senators heard testimony this morning on Bill 277, which grants administrative leave for donations of blood; and Bill 286 which designates certain positions of the Guam Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Division to permanent full-time classified Government of Guam positions. More>>
Education Suruhanu Dominic Terlaje continues to make his rounds with inspectors from Public Health. Today they paid a visit to F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School in Yigo. More>>
In boys high school basketball, the George Washington Geckos played host to the visiting JFK Islanders. More>>
Five private companies have expressed interest in entering into a public/private partnership to build a new prison. More>>
Senators heard testimony this morning on a measure that would shorten the timeframe for complying with the Freedom of Information Act requests. More>>
It seems Governor Felix Camacho is backing away from dealing with the JFK High School issue. More>>
The Guam Fire Department battled a blaze at an abandoned building behind the Mobil gas station in Hagatna on Tuesday evening. More>>
The U.S. Department of Defense released the Quadrennial Defense Review today - a 105-page report that details the military's current and future threats. More>>
Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz sent a letter this morning to Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo requesting that she urge the Department of Defense to support a favorable ruling by the Department of Homeland Security that would ease restrictions on visas for visitors from China and Russia. More>>
The Cancer Center of Guam is working to establish a comprehensive cancer program for patients on Guam and in the CNMI. Dr. Chen Huang has joined the center as an oncologist, after having practiced in California. More>>
Image courtesy of FacebookFacebook has become one of the most popular social network sites on the Internet, connecting hundreds of millions of people all over the world. More>>
John F. Kennedy High School stakeholders went to Adelup today seeking numerous answers for a variety of issues. More>>
With Guam's roadways already struggling to keep up with a growing number of motorists, the military buildup promises to clog the streets even further. More>>
There's a new product in town designed to keep your skin looking healthy and beautiful inside and out: Oxygene Advance Skin Solutions. More>>
Committee Chair on Finance Senator Ben Pangelinan has discovered that the estimates in Volume 9, Section 4.3.3 in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement that deals with estimated local government revenues appears to be flawed. More>>
Sarah Thomas Nededog and Darryl Borja Taggerty picked up packets at the Guam Election Commission today. More>>
Senator Eddie Calvo will be holding a public hearing on a measure that will appropriate money from the Territorial Education Facilities Fund to Project I Famagu'on-Ta for critical operations, the Department of Education for classroom supplies, Guam mayors for school grounds maintenance, Public Health for nurse vacancies, and GMH for patient supplies. More>>
The 30th Guam Legislature will be accepting public testimony on a measure that would establish the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Commission. More>>
The Department of Education is hoping to get $26 million in supplemental funding for this fiscal year. More>>
The U.S. Army Recruiting Office officially opened in Dededo today. The office covers the islands of Guam, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Kosrae. More>>
Residents in the villages of Talofofo, Inarajan, Merizo and Umatac are asked to continue conserving water for the next six weeks. More>>
Economic impacts from the impending military buildup will exceed the anticipated economic benefits. That's what the Guam Economic Development Authority anticipates should mitigation measures not be identified and included in the final environmental impact statement. More>>
Senators Judith Guthertz and Rory Respicio sent a letter to President Barack Obama today, asking that he make time in his busy schedule to meet a few of his fellow Americans who live outside the military gates. More>>
Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. Will be holding a roundtable discussion with the Guam Memorial Hospital, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Public Health, and DISID this Thursday. More>>
District Court Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has dismissed a civil case against the owners of Club 7 Deuce. More>>
Your power bill is going to go up, as the Public Utilities Commission approved an increase in the Levelized Economic Adjustment Clause. More>>
by Mindy Aguon Guam - President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their two children will stop in Guam on their way to Indonesia and Australia in the latter part of March. During a White House More>>
Before she returns to Washington, Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo spent the day with island leaders discussing their concerns surrounding the military buildup. More>>
The Department of Education is one step closer to putting out a request for proposal to hire a third-party fiduciary agent. The Attorney General's Office is reviewing the document before obtaining the final approval from the U.S. Department of Education. More>>
The back-and-forth between the Guam Chamber of Commerce and the We Are Guahan Coalition over fourteen points in support of the military buildup has created a bit of friction. More>>
ReCellular, the world's largest cell phone collector and the American Red Cross have launched "Phones for Haiti". More>>
In MFL action, on Sunday afternoon the Pepsi Warriors defeated the DOCOMO Chargers 34-0 behind quarterback Danny Manibusan, who passed for 152 yards on 8 of 12 attempts. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho signed a proclamation earlier today declaring the month of February as Mentoring Awareness Month. More>>
It's been more than a decade since a sitting president of the United States has visited the island. The congresswoman and governor's offices have received confirmation that President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit the island sometime next month. More>>
The Guam Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is asking the public for their assistance in locating 27-year-old Murray Ngeltengat (aka, "Murray Aba"). More>>
$600 million. That is the projected revenues for Fiscal Year 2011. Governor Felix Camacho sent the proposed budget, which is an 8% increase from the current budget, for the coming fiscal year to lawmakers on Friday. More>>
The Guam Waterworks Authority is excited about the passage of the System Development Charge that was eight years in the making. More>>
Police are seeking help in locating the man responsible for an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday morning at the House of Liberty Lounge in Hagatna. The masked gunman was wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt, blue pants and a ski mask. More>>
More than 11,200 residents have signed up for the new trash carts. Federal receiver Gershman, Brickner & Bratton and the Solid Waste Management Division have completed registrations in all of the villages. More>>
Department of Labor Director Maria Connelly is not surprised by Governor Felix Camacho's request to extend the completion date for the relocation of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam. Either way, she says the agency will be prepared. More>>
Former Department of Youth Affairs youth services worker Joseph Mesgnon is still waiting to find out whether he'll go to trial or accept a plea offer from prosecutors. More>>
A team of consultants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has completed a review of the Guam Department of Mental Health's existing system of care. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho is expected to meet with JFK High School stakeholders during a meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. More>>
$600 million. That is the projected revenues for Fiscal Year 2011. Governor Felix Camacho sent the proposed budget, which is an 8% increase from the current budget, for the coming fiscal year to lawmakers on Friday. More>>
Two male minors who escaped from the Department of Youth Affairs' cottage homes in Talofofo are back in custody behind bars at the Mangilao facility. More>>
The Government of Guam may renegotiate the contract for the Tiyan property with CoreTech International, but governor's legal counsel Ray Haddock said terms might have to be changed. More>>
While officials discuss the coming year budget, the Government of Guam is still behind when it comes to the revenues coming in since the start of Fiscal Year 2010. More>>
If you are interested in running in the upcoming special election, candidate packets are available for pickup at the Guam Election Commission. The deadline to file is February 20, with the special election scheduled for March 20. More>>
President Barack Obama will be visiting Guam in March. According to Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo's office the President will stop by Guam during an upcoming trip to Asia next month. More>>
Guam Police officers are asking the public's help in locating several male individuals responsible for an alleged robbery at the Reef Hotel parking lot in Tumon on Saturday at 10:30pm. More>>
Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo hosted a couple of town hall meetings this afternoon to receive public testimony on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. More>>
More than a month after the Chamorro Land Trust Commission's compliance team gave its first inspection report, notices of violations still have not been sent out to leaseholders. More>>
While residents from various local groups have been reviewing the draft environmental impact statement for the marine relocation from Okinawa to Guam, concerns have been raised on whether the island's schoolchildren know much about the move. More>>
Army Reserve soldiers and their spouses took part in a marriage skills workshop this weekend at the Westin Guam Resort. More>>
Residents can expect to pay more for power starting next month, as the Public Utilities Commission last night approved the Guam Power Authority's request to increase the fuel recovery charge portion of power bills of $12.96 per kilowatt hour by $0.15. More>>
Things heated up during a town hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo this morning. Vice-Speaker B.J. Cruz questioned Bordallo's role in fighting for the people as it pertains to the military buildup. More>>
Lawmakers heard from Lory Tan, CEO and vice-chairman of the World Wildlife Fund, based out of the Philippines, who spoke about climate change at the Legislature this afternoon. More>>
Although he credits Governor Felix Camacho for sending a request to the feds to postpone the military buildup, Senator Ben Pangelinan says even if the troop migration happens later, Guam will still see negative impacts to the environment. More>>
The Guam Election Commission is preparing for the special election scheduled for March 20. According to GEC Executive Director John Blas, his agency is currently in election mode, which means that all preparations and processes related to the election are being reviewed for full implementation. More>>
After peaking in 2007, Guam's real estate market suffered from sharp declines during 2008 and 2009. More>>
Guam Education Policy Board Chairperson Joe San Agustin says he's disappointed with the fact the night school for the island's high school students is currently on hold. More>>
Governor Felix Camacho is asking the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, to delay the 2014 timeline for the military buildup. More>>
Already on a trend to be $1.3 million short this fiscal year, the outlook for the Guam Police Department looks grim. More>>
Guam Chief of Police Captain Paul Suba has sent a letter to the Office of the Attorney General regarding his highspeed chase several weeks ago. More>>
During the confirmation hearing of appointees to the Civil Service Commission Board, Luis Baza was asked his opinion as to whether Chief of Police Paul Suba is eligible for hazardous pay. More>>
"CANCEL THAT PAY". That's what airport aircraft rescue firefighters believe should happen to the certified technical professional positions study. More>>
Attorney Curtis Van De Veld, who represents subdivider Cyfred, contends that there was never an obligation for his client to install any wastewater infrastructure on the site. More>>
Image courtesy of GadgetReview.comIf you already have an iPhone or iPod Touch, life gets better and if you don't own one or the other it's really time you get one thanks to the Parrot AR Drone. More>>
Although the Department of Administration received a briefing a on the draft report of the compensation study conducted by the Hay Group, they won't be releasing the findings until next month, according to a media release from the Governor's Office. More>>
Several pieces of legislation went up for a public hearing before the Committee on Public Safety this morning. More>>
Southern residents, take note: the Guam Waterworks Authority will be shutting down 50% of the operations of the Ugum Water Treatment Plant. More>>
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