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Public Service Announcement: DWI Enforcement to be conducted on Friday, May 3
Public Service Announcement: DWI Enforcement to be conducted on Friday, May 3

The Guam Highway Patrol Division will be conducting DWI Sobriety Checkpoints, which shall be established at any one of the following locations: Along Route 1 Yigo, Dededo, Tamuning, Asan, with alternate setup locations on Route 14, Tumon. Route 4 from Hag

Decision 2024: Candidates answer student's questions during Congressional Assembly
Decision 2024: Candidates answer student's questions during Congressional Assembly

The University of Guam’s Public Administration capstone project is to question the candidates for Guam delegate this election. Darren Pangelinan was the moderator for the assembly and he said, “It is vital that we understand where you stand on

Nick Delgado
“Broken school, broken promises”: Simon Sanchez students speak out against delays to rebuild their campus
“Broken school, broken promises”: Simon Sanchez students speak out against delays to rebuild their campus

Students eagerly waited to hear the answer to this multi-million dollar question during a town hall meeting with lawmakers, education, and government officials today. “Broken school, broken promises.” These words stood out among the sea of sig

Destiny Cruz
Leon Guerrero Awarded the 2024 State Small Businessperson of the Year
Leon Guerrero Awarded the 2024 State Small Businessperson of the Year

Congratulations are in order for our friends at M80 Systems. The President, Jessica Leon Guerrero, is awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration – 2024 State Small Businessperson of the Year for Guam. She joined the ranks with fellow 2024 Nation

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Vice Speaker calls on Governor to declare state of emergency at Guam Memorial Hospital
Vice Speaker calls on Governor to declare state of emergency at Guam Memorial Hospital

You’ve seen the disturbing video of water gushing out inside the Guam Memorial Hospital Tuesday after a supply line malfunctioned. It caused flooding on the first floor of the elevator lobby. Staff responded quickly to make repairs. The problem forc

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U.S. Marine Corps official: We are in a state of “managed tensions”
U.S. Marine Corps official: We are in a state of “managed tensions”

A U.S. Marine Corps official told the Saipan Chamber of Commerce that the region is in a state of “managed tensions.” So the question is, what is the state of regional security? Pacific Executive Director of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Mark

Thomas Manglona
KUAM gets ready to board the first flight from Haneda to Guam
KUAM gets ready to board the first flight from Haneda to Guam

Starting Day Two of KUAM’s travels in Japan, let's check in with our Matsuki Hirayama as she along with videographer Daniel Perez prepare to head on the inaugural flight from Haneda to Guam overnight.

Matsuki Hirayama
Attorney General files brief in Declaratory Judgment petition by the Governor
Attorney General files brief in Declaratory Judgment petition by the Governor

Guam’s Attorney General Doug Moylan argued he has the same due process protections afforded to the Governor to have the courts decide if there exists a duty to perform. The AG filed his open brief in his conflict case before the Supreme Court. He co

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State of Judiciary demands that we defend Guam’s democracy together
State of Judiciary demands that we defend Guam’s democracy together

The State of the Judiciary demands that we defend Guam’s democracy and we must do it together. Supreme Court of Guam Chief Justice Robert Torres shared those words during his speech in the Guam Congress building today. He was joined by his wife, for

Nick Delgado
Guam Memorial Hospital restores malfunctioned supply line
Guam Memorial Hospital restores malfunctioned supply line

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority experienced an incident where a chilled water supply line malfunctioned. On Tuesday morning, the supply line malfunction caused flooding in the first-floor elevator lobby. The prompt response of GMHA staff promptly res

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2023-2024 High School graduation schedule announced
2023-2024 High School graduation schedule announced

The Guam Department of Education published the high school graduation schedule for the academic school year (SY) 2023-2024. For detailed ceremony information, you are encouraged to reach out to the respective school. Additionally, any updates or changes t

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Guam Loves to Read announces book distribution
Guam Loves to Read announces book distribution

The Guam Community College Literacy Navigators program held its inaugural Guam Loves to Read book distribution event on Friday, April 26, 2024, in the GCC Learning Resource Center on its Mangilao campus. Through the distribution, more than 7,000 resilienc

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Guam Regional Medical City to permit outside food for patients
Guam Regional Medical City to permit outside food for patients

Effective April 15, 2024, Guam Regional Medical City has permitted outside food, aiming to foster patient autonomy, embrace cultural and dietary diversity, enhance patient satisfaction, and minimize food waste. The following guidelines will reflect GRMC&r

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Lt. Governor Tenorio announces STEM funding for JFK High School to support aviation and robotics
Lt. Governor Tenorio announces STEM funding for JFK High School to support aviation and robotics

Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio is proud to announce the award of the National Lieutenant Governors’ Association Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics scholarship to John F. Kennedy High School. NLGA awarded the Tamuning school $1,000 as part

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National Governors Association writes to Department of Defense calling for immediate discontinuation of Legislative Proposal 480
National Governors Association writes to Department of Defense calling for immediate discontinuation of Legislative Proposal 480

In a united effort, Governors representing 53 states and territories have voiced opposition to Legislative Proposal 480 recently presented to the Senate Armed Services Committee by the Department of Defense. They argued that the proposal undermines gubern

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Bill introduced to provide mechanism for low-interest funding for CLTC infrastructure
Bill introduced to provide mechanism for low-interest funding for CLTC infrastructure

Speaker Therese M. Terlaje, Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Land, Justice, and Culture, has introduced legislation aimed at securing vital infrastructure funding for residential leases under the Chamorro Land Trust Commission. Bill 288-37 proposes

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CNMI formally requests 902 talks with Biden
CNMI formally requests 902 talks with Biden

CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios officially initiated the process for 902 talks with The White House in a letter he sent to President Joe Biden last Friday. Section 902 of NMI’s Covenant says the U.S. and NMI governments will “consult regularly

Thomas Manglona
Woman suffers serious injuries in Asan crash
Woman suffers serious injuries in Asan crash

A woman is rushed to the hospital after a serious car crash in Asan. It happened at 8:47 pm along Route 1 Marine Corps Drive at the area known as Dead Man’s Curve, according to Guam Fire Department spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido. The 40-year-old woma

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Northern Marianas Housing Corporation inks MOU with USDA
Northern Marianas Housing Corporation inks MOU with USDA

The Northern Marianas Housing Corporation inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. According to Del. Gregorio Sablan, prospective homeowners in the Marianas will now be eligible for mortgages backed by the USDA. The program

Thomas Manglona
Guam Police Department responds to lawmakers inquiring about recent headlines about officers
Guam Police Department responds to lawmakers inquiring about recent headlines about officers

Although an agenda had already been set for Tuesday's Oversight Hearing with the Guam Police Department, Public Safety Committee Chair, Sen. Chris Barnett found it imperative to include a pair of incidences coming out of the agency recently, specifically

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Inaugural flight from Haneda to Guam arrives Thursday
Inaugural flight from Haneda to Guam arrives Thursday

It’s a historic moment for our skies. For the first time ever, United Airlines will be flying direct flights between Guam and Haneda, Tokyo. Our Matsuki Hirayama headed to the AB Won Pat International Airport to catch the inaugural flight.

Matsuki Hirayama
Guam and Palau sign state partnership administered by National Guard Bureau
Guam and Palau sign state partnership administered by National Guard Bureau

Guam and Palau have formally sealed a new state partnership, solidifying a significant moment for US-Palau relations. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, along with Palau's president, military, and federal government officials, sat down with local media on the island

Destiny Cruz
Hyatt Regency Saipan to close after 43 years
Hyatt Regency Saipan to close after 43 years

After 43 years, Hyatt Regency Saipan announced it will be closing its doors on June 30. The President of Saipan Portopia Corporation, which owns the hotel, Hitoshi Nakauchi said in a statement, “Despite our best efforts and after months of careful c

Thomas Manglona
New financial system for GovGuam will be more efficient and paperless
New financial system for GovGuam will be more efficient and paperless

Department of Administration officials were in the hot seat today during a three hour oversight hearing. The focus of Monday's hearing was to get an update on the implementation of the Government of Guam’s new financial management information system

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Man wanted for questioning relative to violent incidents in Barrigada and Harmon
Man wanted for questioning relative to violent incidents in Barrigada and Harmon

Local authorities are actively searching for a man wanted for questioning regarding several violent incidents in the Barrigada, Harmon, and Mongmong-Toto-Maite areas. Guam police issued a wanted flier for 31-year old Mesemwan Repwak, who also goes by &lsq

Joan Aguon Charfauros
Decision 2024: University of Guam students prepare for Congressional Assembly
Decision 2024: University of Guam students prepare for Congressional Assembly

Join the University of Guam’s Public Administration capstone class as they meet the candidates running for Guam Delegate. The Congressional Assembly is set for tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UOG class lecture hall. All five candidates for del

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