Hagatna, Guam (Sept. 20, 2017) — Just a year ago on Guam, it cost about $80 per square foot to build a home. Today, that price has jumped to about $150 per square foot – that’s a near 100% increase – caused by a shortage in skilled workers.   The economic and security concerns caused by the H2B labor shortfall were the gist of the Governor's...

  The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority team met with residents in Piti village to discuss the plans to modernize the island’s only public hospital.   The team has been sharing GMHA’s fiscal sustainability and modernization plans with residents throughout the island in community outreach presentations. They're discussing the solution to...

The Speaker co-sponsored a bill in 2012 that gives GovGuam employees, retirees, and their families a CHOICE. Now, he wants to retract his decision. Does the Speaker believe in quality health care for the people of Guam or not?    FACTS:   FACT: Speaker Cruz voted to support choice, and now he's flip-flopping and pushing “cheap” onto GovGuam...

Speaker Cruz and What's "Financially Best" - A case study of failure and deception   In 2012, Speaker Cruz advocated for three health insurance carriers saying we had a duty to give our people access to quality health care and that choice promotes this. A large part of his argument and that of his colleagues was the competition would drive...

Today, the Legislature has a second chance to put the people of Guam first; something it failed to do when the budget bill was passed.   As the senators go into session this afternoon, they can either own up to their mistake now, or pay for it later – when our people’s safety, health and overall welfare is at risk because of the budget bill’s...

Hafa Adai everyone,    Below is the Acting Governor's special message to the people of Guam on tax refunds. He and Governor Calvo continue to fight for your tax refunds in court and they thank those senators who supported their tax refund bill.   These Senators include: - Senator Wil Castro - Senator Louise Borja Muna - Senator Fernando Esteves -...

Hafa Adai all, Fire Chief Joey San Nicolas talks about the impact Substitute Bill 22-34 has on the Guam Fire Department.  You can watch the video on the Governor's YouTube Channel.  ----- NEWS: Legislature’s budget could close fire stations   The Legislature’s decision to underfund the Guam Fire Department by more than $1M could lead to one...

Washington DC (Sept. 13, 2017) — About 28,000 Guamanians will receive their tax refunds in the next few days with the receipt of $78 million of the Section 30 reimbursement.     About $61 million will be used for status A tax refunds filed up to May 24. Checks will be processed in two batches - today and tomorrow.    Governor Eddie Calvo and...

In line with Governor Calvo and Lt. Governor Tenorio’s efforts to ensure the Government of Guam is a drug-free workplace, random drug tests were conducted at the Department of Parks and Recreation. Four employees tested positive.   “DPR serves our island community in so many ways. We keep up our parks and recreational facilities, ensure our...