At just 7 seconds after midnight as Guam rang in the arrival of 2025, our island's population increased by one, as the first baby born on United States soil came into the world. Konnan Ngirarois, son to Kevin and Emmyann Ngirarois, was born naturally, happy and healthy, weighing 7 lbs, 2 oz and at a height of 18" tall!

For the 21st straight year, Dr. Thomas Shieh has had the privilege of delivering Guam's New Year's baby, and happily helped to have Konnan meet his loving parents.

Konnan and Emmyann will be discharged from the hospital within the next day or so to go home and meet the rest of his community. And shortly after they're home and comfortable, they'll be greeted by the friendly faces from the I Love Guam company and numerous sponsors, with a bounty of donations, supplies and prizes for being 2025's first baby.

Congrats to Konnan and family and Hafa Adai! We're proud to have you as our first baby.