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No doctors at the table in medical malpractice reform roundtable
No doctors at the table in medical malpractice reform roundtable

The debate on medical malpractice reform sidelined after only one person showed up for a roundtable hearing on Friday. Bill author Senator Wil Parkinson voiced his disappointment with the absent medical community, saying victims of malpractice deserve to

Suspect arrested in deadly Dededo crash
Suspect arrested in deadly Dededo crash

Guam Police have arrested a 23-year-old Dededo man in connection with a deadly two-car crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her 1-year-old daughter. Authorities say John Mariano Moses is facing multiple charges, including two counts of vehicular h

Joan Aguon Charfauros
FY26 NDAA delivers major Guam-specific provisions
FY26 NDAA delivers major Guam-specific provisions

President Donald Trump has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act into law — a sweeping defense bill that includes multiple guam-specific provisions secured by Congressman James Moylan through his work on the House Armed Serv

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Historic NDAA win secures federal funding for Guam Cultural Repository
Historic NDAA win secures federal funding for Guam Cultural Repository

A major milestone for Guam’s cultural preservation. For the first time, federal law explicitly authorizes the US Department of Defense to provide operations and maintenance funding for the Guam Cultural Repository under the Fiscal Year 2026 National

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Public comment period extended for military historic sites agreement
Public comment period extended for military historic sites agreement

Senator Sabina Perez says the public will now have more time to weigh in on how historic and cultural sites on military lands are protected. The Guam State Historic Preservation Office has granted a 45-day extension to the public comment period for the Dr

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Safe Drive Home program now in 5th year
Safe Drive Home program now in 5th year

The island’s roadways are busier than ever this holiday season, and a designated driver service is stepping in to help ensure everyone makes it home safely to their loved ones. Now in its fifth year, the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center&md

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Mother and infant killed in Dededo crash; Driver of other car turns himself in
Mother and infant killed in Dededo crash; Driver of other car turns himself in

Guam Police Department is investigating a fatal two-car crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her one-year-old daughter early Sunday morning.At 6:20 a.m., officers responded to a collision at the intersection of Route 1 and South Chalan Henry Kaise

Joan Aguon Charfauros
UOG celebrates Fanuchånan Class of 2025
UOG celebrates Fanuchånan Class of 2025

In front of family, friends, and island leaders, the University of Guam conferred degrees to 199 students during its Fanuchånan (Fall) 2025 Commencement Ceremony Sunday at the Calvo Field House. The graduating class includes 135 bachelor’s and

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GMHA identifies source of smoke; Visitation temporarily suspended
GMHA identifies source of smoke; Visitation temporarily suspended

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has identified the source of the smoke reported earlier today on the third floor telemetry unit. Hospital engineers located a burnt motor in a pre-cooling unit. Repairs are already underway, with replacement parts on hand

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Most money for DOC repairs wasn't spent
Most money for DOC repairs wasn't spent

A million dollars meant for critical repairs at the Guam Department of Corrections is now under scrutiny—after lawmakers learned most of that money was never spent and may no longer be available. "With all due respect, you knew we were going to talk

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Graffiti penalties increased under new Guam law
Graffiti penalties increased under new Guam law

Speaker Frank F. Blas, Jr. is welcoming the signing of legislation that strengthens penalties for graffiti across Guam. Acting Governor Josh Tenorio has signed Bill 167-38 into law, now Public Law 38-78, increasing fines and penalties—especially for

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Bell Ringers needed to help Guam families this holiday season
Bell Ringers needed to help Guam families this holiday season

This holiday season, the Salvation Army Guam is calling on the community to help make a difference—one ring at a time. Volunteers are needed to serve as bell ringers at Red Kettle locations across Guam, supporting critical programs that provide food

Joan Aguon Charfauros
UOG Fanuchanan 2025 commencement set
UOG Fanuchanan 2025 commencement set

The University of Guam is set to celebrate its fanuchanan, or Fall 2025, commencement this Sunday, December 21, at the UOG Calvo Field House. A total of 198 students are expected to receive their degrees during the 2pm ceremony — including 134 bache

Matsuki Hirayama
New owners bet on Tumon recovery with re-opening of Tony Roma's
New owners bet on Tumon recovery with re-opening of Tony Roma's

While some well-known businesses have closed as Guam’s tourism industry works to recover, one Tumon restaurant is making a comeback with help from the community. As the island’s visitor industry slowly rebounds, Tony Roma’s is back open

Matsuki Hirayama
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

This holiday season, law enforcement agencies across Guam are stepping up efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road. A coordinated DUI enforcement campaign - Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over is now underway, with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoin

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Governor declares December 24 & 26, January 2 closed holidays for GovGuam
Governor declares December 24 & 26, January 2 closed holidays for GovGuam

There's good news for Goverment of Guam employees as Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has declared December 24th, December 26, and January 2 as official Government of Guam holidays Under under the executive order signed today, all Executive Branch agencies will

Joan Aguon Charfauros
GDOE secures $54M in ARP reimbursements for 7-point plan
GDOE secures $54M in ARP reimbursements for 7-point plan

The Guam Department of Education has secured $54 million in American Rescue Plan funding reimbursements. The funds were approved by the US Department of Education after GDOE provided evidence supporting its seven-point plan to address learning loss. GDOE

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Sentencing delayed in home invasion case
Sentencing delayed in home invasion case

Sentencing has been delayed for a man facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including home invasion, assault, burglary, and drug possession. Matthew Siguenza Salas appeared Monday in superior court, where a judge scheduled a January hearing to c

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Traffic stop leads to drug charge
Traffic stop leads to drug charge

A traffic stop for an expired registration has led to drug charges against a 35-year-old man. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in superior court, police pulled over John Remlee Caoile Alhambra along Route 28 Tuesday night after noticing h

Joan Aguon Charfauros
29 new officers strengthen Guam’s Borders
29 new officers strengthen Guam’s Borders

For nearly ten months, they trained for one mission—protecting Guam’s borders. 29 new Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency officers officially step into that role, strengthening the island’s frontline defense. The recruits completed CQA's 15

Jason Salas
Parents who signed up for program, select toys for children
Parents who signed up for program, select toys for children

For four days, hope filled the aisles of the Salvation Army Toy Store—where hundreds of parents, many carrying the weight of a difficult year, were able to choose Christmas gifts for their children, thanks to the generosity of the island community t

Jason Salas
La Mae's Bake Shop cooks happiness into every bite
La Mae's Bake Shop cooks happiness into every bite

At 23 and just a year after finishing college, Trisha Mae Marquez has launched a new business. Her vocation is her avocation, with the venture's core competency being one of her many passions – as she now runs a bake shop operation in Payless Superm

Jason Salas
'We want to make Guam proud': Tony Roma's grand re-opening on Friday
'We want to make Guam proud': Tony Roma's grand re-opening on Friday

Get ready for mouth-watering ribs because Tony Roma’s is back, with a grand re-opening set for this Friday in Tumon. The long-running restaurant held a VIP event for local media and influencers on Wednesday, giving a first look to the newly-renovate

Matsuki Hirayama
GDOE governance debate: advocates say reform must focus on student needs
GDOE governance debate: advocates say reform must focus on student needs

As the debate over the Guam Department of Education's governance continues, advocates say true reform must go beyond who holds power—and focus on whether the system is actually working for every student it serves. During a passionate and candid comm

Destiny Cruz-Langas
Guam's only soup kitchen says they're serving more people than ever
Guam's only soup kitchen says they're serving more people than ever

As Guam continues to grapple with homelessness, the latest Point In Time Count shows fewer people living on the streets but those working closest to the issue say the need is far from over. We headed to the island’s only soup kitchen, where staff sa

Matsuki Hirayama
DOC officer's privately-owned firearm stolen from their vehicle
DOC officer's privately-owned firearm stolen from their vehicle

During Senator Shawn Gumataotao's oversight hearing with the Department of Corrections which covered several concerns, Senator Chris Barnett brought up a recent incident at the Mangilao compound, asking if the DOC director could comment on the record. "A

Joan Aguon Charfauros