Guam Community College receives 8-year reaccreditation

Guam Community College received official notification of an eight-year reaccreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Accreditation for eight years is the highest number of years allowable under reaccreditation standards …

Guam to celebrate 81 years since liberation

(Image courtesy of Guam Governor’s Office, Mayor Council of Guam) Guam Liberation Day, July 21, is the Guam’s most important holiday aside from Discovery Day (the first Monday in March). The holiday commemorates the U.S. military liberating the island from …

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

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 defend …

Guam kicks off celebrations for 75th anniversary of Organic Act, which granted US citizenship to island residents

Guam’s history changed with the signing of the Organic Act of Guam on Aug. 1, 1950, granting U.S. citizenship to residents of Guam at the time and their descendants, and its 75th anniversary will be celebrated in various ways on the island. On Tuesday, …

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 hotels, 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 …

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 …

Guam Election Commission restarts college poll worker program July 4

The Guam Election Commission will recommence its College Poll Worker Program on July 4, offering a two-credit course that contributes to the commission's nationally recognized excellence in election administration. According to a press release from the …

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 its …