Desiree Lizama is now president of Guam Contractors Association

Desiree Lizama is now the president of the Guam Contractors Association, following her appointment by the board of directors Wednesday. A 15-year GCA employee, Lizama brings extensive experience in managing the association's administration,...

WWII Guam liberator Frank Wright wishes 100,000 cards for his 100th birthday, islanders could help

One of the remaining U.S. Marines who helped liberate Guam from Japanese soldiers during World War II, former Cpl. Frank S. Wright, is turning 100 years old this year and Guam residents could help grant his heartfelt birthday wish of receiving...

Atkins Kroll and the University of Guam sign partnership investing in future island leaders

Day 2 at Pacific Mini Games: Guam still searches for first medal

Tahiti continued its dominance at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, with a 40 medal haul, including 23 gold, during Day 2. Guam continues to search for its first medal as of Day 2, based on the daily tally from the Pacific Games Council. Of 23...

Guam Waterworks Authority gets approval for bond funding

The PUC approved up to $350 million, but GWA expects to issue around $275 million, $250 million of which will go toward construction. The remaining funds will support reserves and other bond-related costs.

Judiciary commemorates 75th Organic Act anniversary with tours of the Guam historic courthouse

Tours will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning July 1 through Aug. 1, offering visitors an inside look at Guam’s courts and the important role the Organic Act has played in shaping our island’s government and...

Acting Governor Tenorio calls on Guam to send 100k postcards for WWII Hero Frank Wright’s 100th birthday

Guam Veterans Deserve Better

By Adam Leon Guerrero for Just Thinking Aloud, Kandit News & Views Many on Guam have heard about the push to bring a Veterans Affairs Regional Office to our island. Some might ask: Why now? Why Guam? And does it really matter? The answer is...

LETTER: The hero who stood alone, and stood for Guam

Most people in Guam have probably never heard of John Marshall Harlan. He never set foot on our island. He didn’t speak our language or share our culture. But over a century ago, standing in the highest court in America, Harlan raised his voice to...

Guam Apex Accelerator offers free webinars in July

The Guam APEX Accelerator is offering free webinars for July. Webinars are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. The Zoom link is emailed to registrants 30 minutes before the webinar. • July 3, mentor-protégé programs: Small Business Administration...

OPINION Merrill: Reviving Guam’s tourism—community-driven path to economic renewal

Guam’s visitor industry has long been a cornerstone of the island’s economy and cultural exchange. Over the past 50 years, tourism has generated more employment and contributed more tax revenue than any other industry in Guam. Our airport, the...

LETTER: Before creating the 'Guam Experience', decide the target tourist market

In the last month, many people have given suggestions about how to attract tourists to our island and how to enhance their experience when they visit Guam. These ideas promote important discourse and should continue. However, before we talk about...

Guam residents react to U.S. mission to attack Iran

Guam has long been a strategic military asset for the U.S. military. Its latest role came on June 22, as bombers were sent to the Pacific as decoys to protect the mission’s secrecy. KPRG’s Naina Rao reports how residents are responding. This...

DOD's investments in Guam reach $3.9B

Guam is now a $6.7 billion economy, thanks to the Department of Defense's investments, which reached $3.9 billion as of this year. However, its outstanding public debt has increased to $2.6 billion, accounting for 38 percent of its gross domestic...

PMG DAY 2: GUAM STILL SEARCHES FOR FIRST MEDAL

By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – It was a busy and eventful day for Team Guam at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. While swimming and paddling teams gave it their all in the water, the 3v3 basketball teams stepped up with a show. Unfortunately,...

Federal cuts threaten Guam workforce programs as Job Corps closes

The Guam Department of Labor is grappling with federal budget cuts that have already eliminated the Job Corps program and threaten other workforce development initiatives, Director David Dell'Isola told the Guam Workforce Development Board during...

Guam: Forever a Colony?

What’s taking so long? It’s been close to 500 years that Guam has been flying a foreign flag, and still there’s been no serious effort to shake loose and walk its own path. Decolonization peaked years ago - soon after World War II when long-time...

Guam Community College receives high marks in reaccreditation

“I want to commend the entire GCC community, from our leadership team led by our VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Virginia Tudela and Pilar Williams, the Dean for Trades and Professional Services, for taking the lead in this accreditation review,”...

Day 1, 0 medal: Guam swimmers, paddlers, softball players push through at Pacific Mini Games

Tahiti claimed 21 medals, including 12 gold, on Day 1 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games on Monday in Palau. Guam was ranked 16 of 24 participating island nations on Day 1, which saw water sports, softball and others kicking things off. These are...

New commanding officer at helm of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam — Cmdr. Abigail Clark assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam from Cmdr. Dana Hiatt in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Base Guam theater in Santa Rita, Guam, on June 26. Capt. Todd Wimmer, U.S. Coast Guard Base...