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Governor Leon Guerrero Approves Health Insurance Plan
Hagåtña, Guam - Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has announced her approval of the Government of Guam’s Health Insurance Plan. For fiscal year 2020, Aetna International will be the Government of Guam’s exclusive insurance provider. The plan will benefit participating employees, retirees, and the island’s foster children. “I thank the Health Negotiating...
Statement from Governor Leon Guerrero on Military Construction Projects
Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero issues the following statement regarding the announcement of the use of Section 2808 authority and military construction funding to support the Trump Administration’s border wall project. “Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Rear Admiral John Menoni has assured me that the recent announcement by the Secretary of...
Guam to Receive Section 30 Funds from DOI
Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has received notice from Assistant Secretary of Insular and International Affairs Douglas Domenech that Guam will be receiving $69,928,361 in Section 30 funds from the Department of the Interior. “We are pleased at the announcement of Section 30 funds from the Department of the Interior to the Government...
New Laws promote Social Welfare & saves GIAA Millions
Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has signed five bills into public law. BILLS SIGNED Bill 140-35 by Senator Joe San Agustin – Authorizes GIAA to refund all or a portion of its outstanding General Revenue Bonds. The bill is now Public Law 35-33. Bill 135-35 by Senator Mary Torres – Permits more than six foster children per foster home....
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Bill Signed into Law
Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Bill 186-35 into Public Law 35-36 this afternoon, approving the fiscal year (FY) 2020 budget. “I want to acknowledge that this budget is much more practicable than the first iteration of Bill 186-35. I want to thank my Fiscal Discipline Team for their persistence and diligence to safeguard...
Governor Leon Guerrero and Governor Tamaki Collaborate on Military Realignment
Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Governor of Okinawa Yasuhiro “Denny” Tamaki engaged in important and productive discussions today, resulting in the two leaders agreeing to cooperate in the interest of lasting peace, friendship, cultural values, the environment, economic prosperity, and security. Governor Leon Guerrero warmly...
Guam Delegation Meets with Philippine Labor Officials
Hagåtña, Guam – At successful meetings between a Guam delegation and Philippine cabinet officials, significant headway was made to provide a temporary exemption from the food and accommodation requirement for Guam contractors who recruit Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) policies and employment...
Guam Receives Recognition for Tobacco Control Efforts
Hagåtña, Guam – Guam has received special recognition for its accomplishments in tobacco control. Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). Earlier this week, a certificate and special coin were presented to the Guam Non-Communicable Disease Consortium Tobacco Control...
Guam to Host International Conference with Civil Rights Experts
Hagåtña, Guam – Distinguished experts from around the Pacific and Caribbean will be on Guam next month for a conference that will focus on decolonization and human rights. The special international conference, “Fanhita: Our Continuing Quests for Decolonization,” will bring together a wide array of civil rights pioneers, from elected officials to...


