June 26, 2018 Hagåtña - A statement from Governor Eddie and First Lady Christine Calvo regarding the abandoned baby found at a Dededo home today: "It breaks our hearts that this occurred in our community but we rejoice that the baby is healthy and safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with this child. I want to assure the public that this innocent...

June 26, 2018 Hagåtña - Our island's war survivors represent the greatest generation there ever was. Today, we come together to honor the strength and resilience that paved the way towards the peaceful life we know today. "This is a story of a Chamorro people who suffered, but rose above the hardship and rebuilt an island of strength for our...

June 26, 2018 Hågatña — The registration for Liberation Festival vendors is extended until Friday and vendor costs have been slashed by half. The Liberation Festival Committee has confirmed 19 vendors for the July 11 to July 22 event. As planning continues, they find they are able to reduce vendor costs to fill the remaining 9 slots. The...

June 25, 2018 Hagåtña — The Territorial Education Facilities Fund (TEFF) doesn't cover Guam Department of Education’s rebuilding Simon Sanchez High School because Senators didn’t appropriate money to that specific purpose. Sen. Frank Aguon authored a bill giving the Department of Education authority to oversee Simon Sanchez High School’s...

June 24, 2018 NEWS: $4M in tax refund checks to be mailed tomorrow Hagåtña — A little more than $4 million in tax refund checks were printed Friday and will be in the mail by tomorrow. The Department of Revenue and Taxation along with the Department of Administration continue their work to get refunds out to Guamanians. “This is now the eighth...

June 24, 2018 THE TRUTH ABOUT GMH Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) CHAPTER 2: THE SMOKE AND MIRRORS Q. Why did GMH Management hold back before releasing requested reports on accreditation as well as CMS? A. All reports requested by the Legislature have been provided. Earlier this year, a confidential accreditation report was held back by...

June 23, 2018 THE TRUTH ABOUT GMH Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) CHAPTER 1: THE BIG PICTURE Q. Why is the Administration releasing FAQs. A. It is an election season and GMH has become a political football for those seeking higher office. The Governor wants to ensure that the public has the facts on this important issue. Q. What is the root of...

June 20, 2018 Hagåtña — Over the last four decades, with the multiple challenges the Guam Memorial Hospital has faced, there have been different Governors, different Trustees, different Administrators. The one common denominator all these years has been a lack of funding. As far back as 1979, GMH has faced a funding shortfall because they aren’t...