“There's no surprise the tourism industry continues to break records with another month of visitor arrivals in the books. I commend the Guam Visitors Bureau and the hard working men and women in tourism for a job well done in welcoming our guests and showing off our HÃ¥fa Adai spirit in April. They are part of the reason why I proclaimed the...

Hafa Adai everyone!   I have signed a bill that helps bridge the gap in funding shortfall for the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Maternal and Child Healthcare Renovation Project. This new law allows us to move forward to the next phase and seek financing assistance to fund the renovation.   In total, there was an approximately $5...

Governor Calvo is looking to former senator and Civil Service Commission Director Tony Lamorena to take the helm at the Department of Corrections.   “Tony brings three decades of public administration experience to the Department of Corrections. I am fully confident that he has both the capacity and experience to successfully lead this...

After about five years at the Department of Corrections, Director Joe San Agustin is stepping down so he can focus on the next phase of his life as a public servant.   “I am grateful for the opportunity that the Governor and Lt. Governor gave me to serve the people of Guam. I learned a lot about public policy and the their execution while...

“A statesman, historian, and author, former Senator Tony Palomo did much for his island and to preserve the history of the Chamorro people. Using his own resources, he safely preserved artifacts after Supertyphoon Pongsona damaged the exhibit area in Adelup. Further, he was among the professionals who drafted the executive order that started the...

“The hospital loses millions in uncollected bills each year. Paying your bills should be the rule and not the exception.  We can't allow discounts on amounts owed for services provided by our hard working staff."  - Governor Eddie Baza Calvo   The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is revoking the 8% discount on payments by insurance carriers...

Hagatna, GU — Work to replace the Chief Quipuha (also spelled Kepuha) statue in HÃ¥gatña started today. The decades-old statue was rusted with cracks throughout the body and was removed to avoid potentially dangerous situations. When contractors first attempted to remove the statue today, cracks became more pronounced and there was concern that...

P.H.R. Ken Micronesia, Inc. donated $100,000 in support of the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts. “Ken Corp has always been an amazing supporter of our community and a great corporate neighbor,” Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo said. “We thank you for your continued support in our island and in the events that will truly help Guam shine.” Ken Corp joins a group...

Adelup sent a bill to the Legislature that would authorize $1.5 million to cover an appropriation shortfall for the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts.   In 2013, the Organizing Committee approved a budget that expected $2 million from fundraising and donations. That amount wasn't met, leaving the Committee short by $2.5 million.   From...