NEWS: Volunteers clean area around Dededo water wells Volunteers helped pick up more than 50 cubic yards of household trash, another 30 cubic yards of tires, and at least 30 cubic yards of white goods. And the work isn’t done yet. “There was so much trash that we had to divide the operation into two phases. I want to thank the Department of...

NEWS: Governor’s team to review Speaker's biennial plan July 27, 2017 (Hagåtña) — The administration this afternoon received Speaker BJ Cruz’s budget for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019. “I’ve long encouraged longer-term planning and I’m glad that the Speaker agrees with us because budget planning should look ahead beyond a single fiscal year,”...

NEWS: Basta i Basula: Focus on Dededo July 27, 2017 (Hagåtña) — Governor Calvo and Lt. Governor Tenorio are calling on the community to join the administration in this year’s third Islandwide Beautification Day to be held July 29. “This quarter we’re focusing on Dededo. Working with Dededo Mayor Melissa Savares and Vice Mayor Frank Benavente, we...

NEWS: Thank you Senators for believing in the people of Guam Thirteen senators believe that the people of Guam are capable of managing our own affairs and that we do not need our Big Brother federal government to dole out money owed to us as though we were teens receiving an allowance. A majority of the senators voted against Legislative...

Condolences to the Orsini family Governor Calvo and Lt. Governor Tenorio call on the community to join in prayer for comfort and peace for the family of former Sen. Sonny Orsini who passed away tonight. Governor Calvo: “The world seems dimmer without his light. Sonny was a great public servant, entrepreneur, friend and family man. Christine and I...

NEWS: Calvo Tenorio look to shelter homeless Administration looks to private sector lease in central Guam. July 25, 2017 (Hagåtña) — Governor Eddie Calvo has called on Guam Housing Corporation President Chris Duenas to solicit interest from private sector landlords to lease an apartment building in central Guam. The building would serve to house...

Hafa adai, I was looking through some old documents at home and found a clipping of a Pacific Daily News editorial that was published 38 years ago. In it, Pipe Dreams’ Joe Murphy paints a story of the struggle with the federal government and some policies that, to this day, act as an anchor rather than serve as a platform from which Guam’s...

NEWS: GovGuam employees, retirees, and their families will maintain access to quality health insurance coverage July 20, 2017 (Hagåtña) — More than 7,000-plus Government of Guam employees, retirees, and their families will maintain access to multiple healthcare providers, doctors, and clinics in the upcoming fiscal year. “Since the Legislature...

Buenas dihas, The Governor is inviting the island community to join in this year's Liberation Day festivities. Some quick facts to help you plan for this week’s activities: • The Carnival is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday • Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 21. • Mr. Donald Hughes and Mr. Gene Bell are the grand marshals...