12 nominations to Port Authority’s Board, other agencies not on session agenda   Dec. 27, 2016 (Hagåtña) — There remain 12 nominees to various boards and commissions whose nominations haven’t been acted upon as the 33rd Legislature enters its last session. Governor Calvo is asking the Legislature to do its job and move on these nominations....

Dec. 24, 2016, (Hagåtña) — The Governor has pardoned two people, both of whom were convicted of a crime more than a decade ago. “These folks have long since paid their debt to society and they have been working, contributing to the community and following Guam’s laws for years now,” Governor Calvo stated. "I wish them luck in the future. I...

Dec. 23, 2016, (Hagåtña) — Puerto Rico’s financial problems caused Fitch Ratings to downgrade the Government of Guam's outstanding Business Privilege Tax (BPT) bonds from A- to BB. The rating had nothing to do with a change in Guam's credit strength or any factor within Guam's control. It was prompted entirely by the federal Puerto Rico...

“The well being of our officers and staff at the Department of Corrections is vital in providing a safe prison facility and an even safer community.  Our correctional facilities and the department as a whole, has taken a positive turn recently. Kudos to Director Tony Lamorena and his team. I want to congratulate the new graduates on their...

“With a combination of smart financial management, leveraging of federal grant opportunities and working with private sector partners, our island has gone from fewer than 10 police cars to more than 40. It hasn’t been easy but we did it because we value the safety of our community. And while there is more work to be done, this is an occasion...

Dec. 15, 2016 (Hagåtña) — Upcoming road projects will smooth out two well-traveled Dededo roads. The Department of Public Works issued Notices of Intent to Award to the contractor for Macheche Avenue and Chalan Balako. The contracts are going through the approval process. Once the contract is signed by the Governor, the contractor will have to go...

A man serving time at the Department of Corrections for criminal sexual conduct will be transferred into the custody of U.S. Immigrations for deportation. Meldon Yithwemai was sentenced to five years in prison for second-degree criminal sexual conduct as a first-degree felony. A citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, Yithwemai has served...

Hafa Adai, Attached is a press release from the Department of Revenue and Taxation on efforts to reduce EITC abuse. The press release is attached and the verbiage is also below for your convenience.   REDUCING  EITC ABUSE December 12, 2016 — REV & TAX TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO REDUCE EITC ABUSE The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation...

November arrivals reach new high A joint release from the Governor’s Office and Guam Visitors Bureau “We have built great relationships and a greater reputation as a beautiful island destination. You can only achieve these with diligence and hard work. Our tourism industry has hit its stride and we’ve built momentum that has led from one another...