PUC approves GWA short-term financing with a Canadian bank

The Public Utilities Commission has approved a short-term credit agreement between the Guam Waterworks Authority and the Royal Bank of Canada. The approval comes after the PUC authorized GWA to issue new bonds earlier this year supporting capital...

A global trade shift reaches America’s periphery: The US territories

On July 30, President Trump signed and issued Executive Order 14324 titled “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries.” It eliminated de minimis (“of the smallest thing” in Latin) duty-free privileges, ending the duty-free...

McDonald’s USA president visits island for 1st time in McDonald's Guam's 54 year-history

The man who oversees nearly 14,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States made a historic visit to Guam this past Saturday. McDonald’s USA president Joe Erlinger's visit marked the first time in McDonald’s Guam's 54-year history that a...

Small businesses play a critical role in economic resilience,’ says new Palau SBDC director

By: Faith Chen PALAU — “Small businesses play a critical role in economic esilience and community well-being,” said Eustoria Borja, newly appointed director of the Palau Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Pacific Islands Small Business...

Beyond the Register: A layered defence strategy for mitigating robbery risk in small retail and service businesses

The simplest and most cost-effective human deterrent is the proactive greeting. Training staff to greet every person who enters the store — making eye contact and offering a friendly acknowledgment — serves two critical security functions: it...

Land management office has a significant workload in the management of Guam’s resources

BY MAUREEN N. MARATITA Journal Staff Behind a quiet window at the Guam Department of Land Management in the ITC building in Tamuning, the Guam Land Use Commission’s Office of Planning is a hive of activity. Celine L. Cruz, chief planner for the...

Coffee couple: Quiambao's take over Hagåtña cafe

BY SKYLER OBISPO Journal Staff Richard and Jenneth Quiambao had their first date in 2000 at Hava Java, back when it was located in the Agana Shopping Center. It was a blind date, and Richard said he prepared by having enough money to go wherever...

Guam’s port modernization: Building a smarter, more resilient Pacific gateway 

Frontlien Pacific By Chirag M. Bhojwani Last month’s Maritime Resilience and Innovation Summit at the Port Authority of Guam offered a timely reminder that the island’s maritime infrastructure is more than a logistical necessity. It is a strategic...

Guam Regional Medical City earns 2025 ‘Great Place To Work’ certification

(GRMC) – Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work® for 2025 — a recognition based entirely on feedback from GRMC’s employees. This certification highlights the hospital’s...

Bank of Guam Strykers win 2nd straight U17 Girls youth league title

A second-half tap-in from the Bank of Guam Strykers’ Brianna Whitfield in a goalmouth scramble was the eventual game-winner against the NAPA Rovers FC in Saturday morning’s U17 Girls Division championship match of the Triple J Auto Group Robbie...

Guam Community Holiday Bazaar Nov. 28

Guam Community Holiday Bazaar flyer (Illustration courtesy of Guam Community College) Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support a great cause at the annual Guam Community Holiday Bazaar! Find unique gifts, delicious food, and festive...

Guam airport presents noise reduction plan, land use compatibility measures

The Guam International Airport Authority on Wednesday presented recommended measures to address noise pollution and incompatible land use around the airport, to abide by Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Rolenda Faasuamalie, GIAA public...

Guam loses $3.18M affordable housing tax credits as GHURA, Core Tech battle moves from local to federal court

Guam has lost $3.18 million in federal tax credits that would have helped build affordable housing, as a battle between the Guam Housing and Urban and Renewal Authority and a pair of Core Tech Development affiliates graduates from local to federal...

Independent panel eyed to set salaries of Guam’s elected officials

In a move aimed at removing politics from discussions about compensation, Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero proposes creating an independent commission to set the salaries of executive and legislative positions in Guam. Leon Guerrero has transmitted a...

Nauru and Guam: A tale of two islands

From the Publisher's Desk By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Nauru, the world’s smallest island republic, is emerging as a model of fiscal prudence in the Pacific region. Determined to take charge of its future, Nauru established the Intergenerational Trust...

Black Construction Corporation wins top overall 2025 GCA Excellence in Construction Award

The Guam Contractors Association held its annual Excellence in Construction Awards and Contractor of the Year event on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Since 1997, the event has promoted quality construction and craftsmanship. In 2025, 32...

Guam Green Growth conducts weaving workshop

The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation held the Finanåguen Tinifok Katupat Weaving Workshop at their CHamoru Village campus to teach and showcase a traditional craft that is integral to Guam culture....

'People are hungry': US shutdown puts food assistance in CNMI, Guam at risk

The US government went into shutdown on 1 October after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass appropriations funding government services. Photo: ANNA MONEYMAKER / AFP People are currently working without pay in the Northern Mariana...

4 Guam Football Association executives retain seats in 2025 election

Four Guam Football Association executives retained their seats for the next four years following an election held during the 2025 GFA Ordinary Congress Tuesday evening at Hyatt Regency Guam. The four executives—GFA president Valentino San Gil, GFA...

Governor on honoring veterans: 'Guam’s story is forever intertwined with the story of military service'

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's administration is calling on the entire island community to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of Guam’s veterans, service members and their families as the island observes Veterans Service Recognition Month...