Many Guam property owners are still waiting on their 2025 real property tax bills. A technical delay at the Department of Revenue & Taxation has prompted legislative scrutiny - and now action from the governor. For weeks, property owners across Guam have

We continue our coverage of the fallout from the Guam Department of Education’s management audit, as lawmakers now turn their attention to the department’s newly-elected acting superintendent. After hearing from the Guam Education Board on the

The Guam Bus – a creative collective on a mission to revitalize the CHamoru language and empower the CHamoru people – are releasing two new books centered on connecting learning to daily life and building language foundations at any age. It&rs

After the possible closure of Guam’s senior centers raised alarm for families and our manåmko’, nearly three months later, questions remain about funding and long-term stability. You may recall the funding shortfalls that initially put t

The Guam Department of Education announces that Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, is designated as a Professional Development Day for GDOE employees. As a result, there will be no classes for students at most GDOE schools on this day. Regular classes for students wil

Marines from Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz completed their first community relations project of the year, focusing on environmental preservation and the upkeep of notable Marine Corps historical sites across the island of Guam. Titled “Marines in the

Education officials going before senators, responding to serious findings from an independent audit of the Guam Education Board. While the members says the report contains errors of fact, some lawmakers are questioning whether board members tried to block

A popular public lecture series at the Guam Museum is putting the spotlight on Guam’s native koko bird and the threats they still face. Today’s HITA Talks - Heritage, Ideas, Traditions, and Arts – bring together conservation science and

Senator Shawn Gumataotao has withdrawn Bill 182, which proposed allowing a 242-acre property in Malesso’ to be used as a military and law enforcement training site. The move comes after the Guam National Guard formally requested the bill be pulled.

University of Guam students are being recognized for representing the island on a national stage. Seventeen UOG students who attended the Society for Advancement of Chicanos, Hispanics, and Native Americans in Science National Diversity in stem conference

Special Olympics Guam is celebrating a major milestone and inviting the community to show their support. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Special Olympics Guam is selling athlete night shirts as part of a fundraiser for a cause. The shirts feature a comm

The Guam Economic Development Authority is inviting local businesses to think beyond Guam. GEDA will host its “Taking The Leap Beyond Guam” virtual export conference on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The free-to-attend conference i

Guam Regional Medical City has welcomed Dr. Joseph Herring, a diagnostic radiologist with advanced fellowship training in body imaging, who is now providing full-time radiologic services at the hospital. Dr. Herring earned his Doctor of Medicine from the

As senators make the shift to performance based budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year, policymakers held an oversight hearing of yet another line agency. Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Dense faced renewed scrutiny over staffing, funding m

A man sought in connection with the sexual assault of two minors in 2022 was taken into custody this week following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of methamphetamine, according to magistrate’s complaints filed in superior court. Benny Sala

A superior court magistrate has set $7,000 cash bail for 19-year-old Jayson John Aguon, charged in connection with last week’s armed robbery of a Talo’fo’fo’ convenience store. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan ordered cash bail only,

The ballots for the 2026 Guam elections are taking shape as more potential candidates toss in their hat in what’s expected to be a heated race. Over 40 candidate packets have been picked up as of Wednesday, according to the Guam Election Commission&

By Jannice Carrassco School Counseling Month officially kicked-off on Guam with a proclamation signing recognizing the vital role school counselors play in supporting students academic, social, and emotional well-being. School Counseling Month is observed

The already-delayed government-wide financial audit is facing yet another setback as GovGuam agencies are lacking key financial personnel. It has the Office of the Public Accountability calling for legislative reform to implement salary parity across the

Drivers and residents across Guam know the frustration—cones in the road, detours with little warning, and projects that seem to stretch on without answers. Now, lawmakers are taking a closer look at how the Department of Public Works keeps the publ

As drug-related arrests rise and community safety concerns grow, lawmakers are pressing for answers about how illegal drugs are entering Guam. That scrutiny turned to the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency during a legislative oversight hearing focused on

A delayed audit flags significant concerns with the Chamorro Land Trust Commission, which administers about 33% of Government of Guam property. While auditors issued a clean opinion, finding no material weaknesses in internal controls and improved financi

Hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid benefits, but auditors say the paperwork meant to protect the system didn’t always keep up. A new government audit is now raising red flags about how Medicaid client eligibility is handled at the Departmen

The Leon Guerrero administration has submitted its final executive budget request, marking the close of its two-term tenure and setting the stage for a broader debate over Guam’s fiscal future. The FY 2027 proposal emphasizes long-term stability, fi

More evidence in the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud case has now been handed over to defense attorneys. According to a Jan. 30 status report filed in the District Court of Guam, assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin Petersburg says prosecutors