Hågatña, Guam – In an historic first in the nation, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration has signed a PRIDE Pledge, along with its cabinet members, pledging to support and maintain safe workplaces and work environments for all employees. “We are an Administration of firsts. As the first woman Governor of Guam, I am extremely proud to have...

Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio send their condolences to the family of the late Fernando Scaliem, Speaker of the Pohnpei State Legislature. “Speaker Scaliem was a very close friend to me and I will miss his friendship dearly,” said Governor Leon Guerrero. “He was a staunch advocate for the...

Hagåtña, Guam – Guam is that much closer to seeing some relief in its Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) program. The U.S. Senate today passed a Disaster Relief Package that includes language that increases the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy to Guam to 100%. In 2011, $268.3 million in ACA funds were made available to Guam with an...

Hagåtña, Guam – Funding is now available to the Guam Police Department to purchase security cameras and other related equipment. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has signed Bill 132-35 into law. “Public safety remains a top priority for our Administration and I understand the essential need for security cameras in public areas. It not only helps to...

Hagåtña, Guam – Fresh from her trip to Honolulu and San Francisco, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is optimistic that her detailed discussions with military and federal officials will result in increased funding and resources, and acceleration of Guam’s interests in Congress. INDOPACOM Governor Leon Guerrero first met with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command...

Hagåtña, Guam – Following the historic end of the decade-old Solid Waste Receivership, the Government of Guam is making strides in securing funds to be able to continue to responsibly manage its own disposal of waste. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero on Monday signed Bill 79-35 into Public Law 35-21. “I cannot emphasize enough how pleased I am with the...

Hagåtña, Guam – Acting Governor Joshua Tenorio personally congratulated Harvest Christian Academy Senior Sechan Yoon for being selected as a Presidential Scholar finalist. Mr. Yoon is among 161 high school seniors across the nation to receive the Presidential Scholar recognition. A ceremony to honor and present all 161 students with a...

Hagåtña, Guam – Delivering on its promise to pay back what was erroneously taken, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration has made deposits into the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting (E911) Fund totaling $3.8 million. With the completion of the payments, the Guam Fire Department (GFD) is able to continue to move forward with the procurement of a...

Hagåtña – A Major Disaster Declaration was approved for Guam. Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero submitted a request for federal assistance after Typhoon Wutip struck the Marianas on February 23, 2019. The request for Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program were awarded: 1. Public Assistance provides grants to state and local...