Guam - $8.8 million is heading to the Department of Public Health and Social Services to help with its funding shortfall for Medicaid. GovGuam began drawing down the funding in tobacco asset-backed settlement funds. It was earlier this month when Bill 359 was enacted into law to reprogram the funds to Public Health. The Medicaid shortfall had exacerbated the financial problems at the Guam Memorial Hospital. As we reported, Governor Eddie Calvo and Committee on Health chair Senator Dennis Rodriguez Jr. had been working on Bill 359. The legislation appropriates the funding to Public Health but will eventually filter over to GMH. According to Adelup, now that the money is drawn down, Public Health will request for the federal government to match GovGuam's 43% share with its 57% share.
The $7 million lawsuit Superintendent Jon Fernandez filed in November 2016 against former members of the Guam Education Board was dismissed. The lawsuit was filed after the Guam Education Board terminated Fernandez's contract due to allegations of sexual More >>
The $7 million lawsuit Superintendent Jon Fernandez filed in November 2016 against former members of the Guam Education Board was dismissed. The lawsuit was filed after the Guam Education Board terminated Fernandez's contract due to allegations of sexual More >>
The administration announced $13 million in tax refunds will be mailed out on Monday. The 2,700 checks being processed covers those who filed their returns error free by February 4.More >>
The administration announced $13 million in tax refunds will be mailed out on Monday. The 2,700 checks being processed covers those who filed their returns error free by February 4.More >>
It wouldn't be the first time he led authorities in a chase. Joshua John Untalan Mesa was arrested and charged in federal court for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and depredation to government property. Last week the feds iMore >>
It wouldn't be the first time he led authorities in a chase. Joshua John Untalan Mesa was arrested and charged in federal court for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and depredation to government property. Last week the feds iMore >>
The Guam Waterworks Authority gets a clean audit of its Fiscal Year 2017 financial statements. According to a release from the Public Auditor, GWA's capital assets increased by $72 million on the back of several major CIP projects. They were mostly fundedMore >>
The Guam Waterworks Authority gets a clean audit of its Fiscal Year 2017 financial statements. According to a release from the Public Auditor, GWA's capital assets increased by $72 million on the back of several major CIP projects. They were mostly fundedMore >>
No jail time and no need to register as sex offenders despite being arrested and charged with possessing child pornography. In court on Thursday, Parameswaran Somasundaram and Sundram Allagan entered deferred pleas with the government for criminal facilitMore >>
No jail time and no need to register as sex offenders despite being arrested and charged with possessing child pornography. In court on Thursday, Parameswaran Somasundaram and Sundram Allagan entered deferred pleas with the government for criminal facilitMore >>
A fourth suspect is arrested in connection to this week's SPICE bust in Yigo and Harmon. Bersiman Heartman is charged with possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver. Police executing another search warrant in DeMore >>
A fourth suspect is arrested in connection to this week's SPICE bust in Yigo and Harmon. Bersiman Heartman is charged with possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver. Police executing another search warrant in DeMore >>
Electronics, jewelry, money, credit cards, and even roosters. Police arresting a man accused in multiple home and car burglaries reported throughout the island earlier this month. Joshua Mafnas Tedtaotao is charged with burglary, burglary to a motor vehicMore >>
Electronics, jewelry, money, credit cards, and even roosters. Police arresting a man accused in multiple home and car burglaries reported throughout the island earlier this month. Joshua Mafnas Tedtaotao is charged with burglary, burglary to a motor vehicMore >>
GovGuam and Joint Region Marianas are strengthening the "One Guam" approach after both federal and local agencies participated in a ballistic missile exercise earlier this week. One of several ongoing One Guam efforts, the exercise was intended to increasMore >>
GovGuam and Joint Region Marianas are strengthening the "One Guam" approach after both federal and local agencies participated in a ballistic missile exercise earlier this week. One of several ongoing One Guam efforts, the exercise was intended to increasMore >>
The Guam Community College received a clean audit. The OPA commended GCC for qualifying for low-risk auditee for the 17th year in a row. Due in large part to GCC's ability to obtain federal grants, GCC is investing in capital improvements. This includes tMore >>
The Guam Community College received a clean audit. The OPA commended GCC for qualifying for low-risk auditee for the 17th year in a row. Due in large part to GCC's ability to obtain federal grants, GCC is investing in capital improvements. This includes tMore >>
Former Gov. Joseph Ada was serving as the island’s chief executive when the very first Guam Micronesia Island Fair was held. During a press conference this morning at the Guam Museum he talked about how the interest has grown since then. He remarkedMore >>
Former Gov. Joseph Ada was serving as the island’s chief executive when the very first Guam Micronesia Island Fair was held. During a press conference this morning at the Guam Museum he talked about how the interest has grown since then. He remarkedMore >>
