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Recent Press Releases:
NEWS: GMH maintains CMS certification; decades-old funding shortfall needs a solution
Sharing on behalf of GMH for wider distribution. ---------------------------- August 30, 2018 Tamuning, GU Click here for the Guam Memorial Hospital's original press release.
NEWS: Guam to get requested higher amount in Section 30 reimbursement
August 30, 2018 Hagåtña — In response to a request sent last month to the Office of Insular Affairs for a reimbursement of Section 30 payments, the Governor’s office received word that Guam’s reimbursement will be $77 million. “This means we’ll be able to pay out more tax refunds and address other obligations,” Governor Calvo stated. Of course,...
NEWS: Women’s group, DOL, local companies continue efforts to grow more of Guam’s own skilled workers
Aug. 30, 2018 “This was such a great opportunity for me to learn the basics of the different trades within the construction industry. I have a passion for carpentry and in addition to the knowledge and skills that I take away with me … I also feel more confident that I can do something more for myself using this skill. I also feel more...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: WestCare Pacific Islands to Host 5th Annual Veterans Health Conference, FRIDAY Aug. 31
Sharing on behalf of WestCare Pacific Islands for wider distribution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POC: Sonia Taijeron, Project Coordinator Tel: 671.472.0218/9 Fax: 671-472-0217 Email: sonia.taijeron@westcare.com WestCare Pacific Islands to Host 5th Annual Veterans Health Conference WHAT: 5th Annual Veterans Health Conference “Vital Connections”...
NEWS: Governor Calvo sends Legislature listing of technical errors for budget bill
August 28, 2018 Hagatna - As promised, Governor Eddie Calvo has transmitted summaries listing the various technical errors that were identified, as well as recommendations to address those errors. You can view a copy of the letter here You can also view a copy of the: Condensed summary here Departmental Technical Issues summary here...
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SEN. JOHN McCAIN III
August 26, 2018 Hagåtña - Governor Calvo and Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio call on the community to join them in praying for the family of Senator John McCain’s passing. Governor Calvo: “We are deeply saddened to hear of Senator McCain’s passing. He was a United States Senator, a war hero, and a man who stood up for his beliefs – working with others...
NEWS: Six men get a second chance at the Guamanian Dream
August 23, 2018 Hagåtña — Governor Calvo today signed commutation to parole documents for six recent graduates of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program. The six men are part of the Department of Corrections (DOC) group who were part of the graduation ceremony held last week. They have served more than 95% of their sentence....
NEWS: BJ’S BROKEN BUDGET BILL LAPSES INTO LAW
August 23, 2018 Hagåtña - Hundreds of Judiciary employees without an appropriation and over 1,200 autonomous agency employees will unnecessarily lose increments. After many days of extensive review, Governor Calvo is calling for immediate fixes to Bill 323-34, which he has disappointedly allowed to lapse into law, without his signature. “While...
NEWS: Administration still waiting on Senators to act on 21 nominations
Hagåtña — Twenty-one of the Governor’s nominations to boards, commission or agencies have yet to be confirmed by Senators who lead legislative committees. Two of those nominations were made last year – one to the GovGuam Retirement Fund Board of Trustees and the other to the Board of Allied Health Examiners. The Governor’s office transmitted...


