University unveils plans for 5-year, $30M capital improvement project plan The University of Guam is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary of providing a higher education for Guam and the Micronesia region. Acting Governor Ray Tenorio signed a proclamation in recognition of 2012 as the University of Guam's 60th Anniversary. “The University...

Fitch Ratings' A- Stable Outlook rating of the tax refund & COLA bonds held the title of “The Highest Investment Rating in GovGuam History” for 10 minutes. Standard & Poor's just informed the Governor's Office of their 'A rating with a stable outlook' for the tax refund & COLA bonds. “I don't think there's any doubt that we're going to see the...

Fitch Ratings confident in Calvo's tax refunds bond language, assigns A- Stable Outlook The government of Guam received its highest investment rating in its history, an A- Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings agency. This is the first rating agency to publicly release a rating on the tax refund bonds. A rating from Standard & Poor's is expected...

October 31, 2011 Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio will launch the government's new wellness program tomorrow, November 1. SelectCare, the government's health insurance provider, teamed up with the SDA clinic, Kontenda's gym, Paradise Fitness Center and Synergy Studio to provide government employees this new program. Officials from these private sector...

Governor Eddie Baza Calvo and First Lady Christine M.S. Calvo met with Soroptimist International members to present a proclamation recognizing October 28, 2011 as Soroptimist International Day. “Guam has so many strong women who do so much for this community. They have families, they have careers and they still find the time to give back to the...

(Adelup, Guam) Employees from the Government of Guam will be asking for your generous donations tomorrow during a Boot Drive for the Philippines.  Typhoons Pedring and Quiel ripped through the Philippines last month leaving hundreds homeless.  The typhoons left several areas in Central Luzon flooded and some parts of Northern Luzon were isolated...

The four ambulances leased to the government of Guam by Mid Pac Far East arrived this morning and will be on roadways serving the community soon.   The ambulances will help the Guam Fire Department's Emergency Medical Service fleet better serve the local population. “Recent events revealing the struggles of Guam's emergency medical services...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2011   An independent study released today by the University of Guam shows that the administration's pursuit of a Limited Obligation Bond is the more financially viable avenue to pay over due tax refunds, COLA class action lawsuit cases and health insurance premiums for fiscal year 2012.   The study...

Leaders also discuss overseas Filipino workers, government customer service initiatives (Manila, RP) The Vice President of the Philippines wants to establish closer ties with Guam that will lead to a new tourist market on Guam — education tourism. During a meeting today with Guam's Governor, the two leaders also shared their aggressive...