Governor Calvo thanks all private and public workers and employers for every ounce of sweat, sacrifice, and confidence they have put into Guam since he came to office. In March 2011 the unemployment rate was a whopping 13.3%. The Department of Labor released statistics moments ago that shows unemployment was cut nearly in half to 7.4% as of March...

“As a father of six children born at Guam Memorial Hospital, I am very familiar with the Labor & Delivery Ward. Seeing how it hasn't been renovated for more than 20 years, it was important to me to see that Guam Memorial Hospital be updated to the 21stcentury. I remember how it was done where the mothers are moved several times during the...

“I'm so proud of our people in the tourism industry, including all the employees and stakeholders, as well as the folks at the Guam Visitors Bureau. These type of record numbers don't just happen. They invested a lot of time and effort welcoming our tourists and ensuring they have a memorable and safe time on Guam. GVB also sent delegations to...

Hafa Adai! Here's the link to watch Governor Calvo's weekly address taped last week - CLICK HERE. You can also download an audio version of the address attached. - AUDIO The text of Governor Calvo's weekly address is below. Help young Guamanians find positive outlets By Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo Hafa Adai my fellow Guamanians, Last week, Adelup was...

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 15 October 6, 2014 (10:00 a.m. ChST) As of 10:00 a.m., Governor Calvo along with Brig. Gen. Toth have returned Guam to Condition of Readiness (COR) 4. Typhoon Vongfong has passed and the damaging winds are no longer a threat to our island. GovGuam agencies are still doing their assessments and have been...

A little after midnight, a crew from the Joint Information Center (joined by reporters who were in the JIC), started taking footage of weather conditions so you can see what's happening where the heaviest weather is occurring - northern Guam. Guam Memorial Hospital and Machananao Elementary School (public shelter) are doing fine. Roads are...

Residents up north seeking emergency shelter are advised to call mayors' offices JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 11 Oct. 5, 2014 (10:15 p.m. ChST)   Wettengel Elementary School will be opened as a typhoon shelter at 10:30 p.m. for Dededo residents seeking emergency shelter from Typhoon Vongfong. Astumbo Elementary School and Maria Ulloa...

TYPHOON NEWS:  Machananao Elementary School Shelter FULL, DPW Transportation Closed Residents seeking emergency shelter advised to call mayors' offices; for emergencies, call 9-1-1   JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No. 10 Oct. 5, 2014 (9:20 p.m. ChST)   Machananao Elementary School has reached its full capacity as an emergency shelter and...

Tourism industry keeps visitors safe Airlines make flight changes for Monday, October 6th   JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Release No.9  Oct. 5, 2014 (9:00 p.m. ChST)   As preparations for Typhoon Vongfong's approach continues, the Joint Information Center has been working with our partners in the tourism industry to make our visitors feel...