February 2, 2018 (Hagatna) – Less than 24 hours after GMH management released confidential accreditation information to two senators, the report and confidential findings were released to the media. In a letter to Speaker BJ Cruz yesterday, GMH Administrator Peter John Camacho stated, “Senator Rodriguez has been cautioned that reports released to...

Senatorial legislation funds federal mandates for U.S. VI, Puerto Rico   Hagåtña — Congresswoman Bordallo must do everything she can to add Guam to proposed legislation that could finally fully fund the Earned Income Tax Credit and address other federal program shortfalls.   “I urge you to please revitalize efforts to have Guam reimbursed for...

RESPONSE SENT TO RODRIGUEZ LAST WEEK SAYS INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED   (January 31, 2018- Hagåtña)  In response to Speaker Benjamin Cruz’s press release yesterday, GMH issued a statement today correcting the Speaker’s mistaken assumption that GMH will not share findings with the Legislature:    Immediately following last week’s GMH oversight...

“I hate to make it sound like it’s ‘money, money, money,’ but it is. Because you need the money to finance the hospital, which we know is critical.” – Rita Franquez   While lawmakers continue to hear the compromise measure proffered  by Governor Calvo, Speaker Cruz and Senator Rodriguez, concerned residents like Rita Franquez have come to the...

January 29, 2018   Hagatna - Businessman Frank Shimizu offers another solution to lawmakers. Business leader Frank Shimizu proposes an implementation of a sales tax.    "Start thinking about joining the 21st century, eliminate the GRT and replace it with a sales tax," said Frank Shimizu.

January 29, 2018 (Hagåtña) -- GMH serves their mission in saving lives, providing medical service to anyone who walks through the doors, and makes do with the limited resources they have.  The Legislature’s job is to supply GMH with the funding they need to fulfill that mission.  Today’s hearing on Bill 230-34 drew hundreds of people from the...

PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2018 Points of contact: Whitney Hoot, Bureau of Statistics and Plans, whitney.hoot@bsp.guam.gov, 472-4201 Marybelle Quinata, NOAA Fisheries, marybelle.quinata@noaa.gov, 646-1905   Guam’s coral reefs are a precious resource – they create vital habitat for fishes and other marine species, support social and cultural...