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Governor Calvo comments on Speaker Cruz’s bills to help the Guam Memorial Hospital and the Department of Education.
March 22, 2018 "Though Bill 248 is now law, the island’s only public hospital will not see relief until October. And considering the General Fund’s current cash position, it will be difficult to get GMH the help it needs. I thank all the senators who passed Bill 248. This law is historic - it is the first time in the hospital’s 40 years that it...
China Airlines to add a fifth flight from Taiwan to Guam
(Thursday, March 22, 2018 – Tumon, Guam) Taiwan visitors will soon have more flight options to Guam. China Airlines, the only carrier with direct service to Guam from the Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), announced it would increase its flight frequency to five times weekly, effective March 25, 2018. “Last October, Governor Eddie...
NEWS: NASW Announces GBHWC’s Residential Recovery Program as Exemplary Service Provider of the Year Sharing on behalf of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center for wider distribution
March 22, 2018 Hagåtña — The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Guam Chapter announced Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center’s (GBHWC) Residential Recovery Program (RRP) as the 2018 Exemplary Service Provider of the Year at the NASW Awards Banquet held on March 17, 2018 at Westin Resort Guam. RRP is a 24-hour...
NEWS: Moody’s announces negative outlook for GPA
March 16, 2018 Hagåtña — Moody’s has changed the outlook for Guam Power Authority’s senior lien revenue bonds ratings from stable to negative. This latest change follows a similar change for Guam Waterworks Authority bonds and for the Government of Guam’s issuer rating. Additionally, S&P last week, noted that Guam’s General Obligations...
GDOE HOLDS OFF ON DEEPER CUTS AFTER SENATORS PASS BILL 248-34
March 16, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Guam Department of Education will be holding off on deeper cost-cutting measures after senators passed Bill 248-34 on Thursday. Bill 248-34 provides a revenue solution that helps offset the financial crisis affecting the government of Guam. GDOE management will be working with Governor Eddie...
NEWS: We have a Road Map out of this fiscal crisis; Governor calls for Legislature and Administration to work together
March 15, 2018 Hagåtña — The Legislature today passed a bill that helps us bridge the $67 million shortfall caused by the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Senators passed Bill 248 with amendments receiving bi-partisanship support. “We have a road map now and that’s a great start! But there’s more that needs to be done. We’ll work...
NEWS: Men convicted of CSC, assault to be deported Governor commutes 43rd, 44th non-U.S. citizen criminals
March 15, 2018 Hagåtña — Two more criminals now face deportation after Governor Eddie Baza Calvo commuted their sentences. The Calvo-Tenorio Administration continues to work with federal partners to deport non-U.S. citizens who fail to abide by the laws of Guam and the United States. Fritz Hartman and Justin Naich now await deportation...
NEWS: Students get it. Why can’t some senators?
March 15, 2018 Hagåtña — Concerned students turned the Legislature's hearing room into a Civics 101 class yesterday. They asked how they would vote — and what they would do to help public schools — and let the senators know that the 2% sales tax isn't as bad as senators may think. Bill 248, introduced by Democratic Senator Joe San Agustin has...
NEWS: Senators recess two days to await engrossment of Bill 248 Thank You Senators for the bi-partisan effort to move towards a solution
March 14, 2018 Hagåtña — There is renewed hope following this morning’s legislative session when senators sent Bill 248 to the third reading file. The bill, if passed on Friday, will help to bridge the $67 million revenue shortfall caused by federal tax cuts. “We were concerned about the delay, but now there’s movement, and we appreciate...


