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DPHSS confirms 13 Pertussis cases; NMI fraud sentencing and typhoon recovery continue

The Department of Public Health and Social Services confirmed two new laboratory-confirmed cases of Pertussis, bringing the total number of confirmed cases for 2026 to 13.
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GovGuam, GEDA unveil $1.3B bond pipeline at InvestGuam symposium

The Government of Guam and the Guam Economic Development Authority unveiled a $1.3 billion bond pipeline for the next five years during the InvestGuam Symposium 2026 in New York City.
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Lockheed gets contract boost for Aegis Guam System

Lockheed Martin Corp. of Moorestown, New Jersey, was awarded May 7 a “sole-source, hybrid, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-plus-incentive-fee contract modification under the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Weapon Systems contract.”
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By the numbers – US active-duty troops in Guam and more

As of December 2025, the island had 7,100 active-duty military personnel in Guam.
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GVB leverages $2M plan and strategic media partnerships to counter rising travel costs

The Guam Visitors Bureau is mobilizing a $2 million comprehensive response plan to navigate an escalating global travel crisis, characterized by jet fuel prices hovering at $200 per barrel and anticipated 20% fare hikes from major carriers.
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GAO criticizes reporting of Compact countries; education and health remain priorities

The latest U.S. Government Accountability Office report of May 5 on the Freely Associated States focused on the fact that the three countries have not yet met certain oversight requirements established by the amended compacts, while U.S. oversight efforts are underway with some delays.
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GovGuam secures dual economic wins with two-day cruise visit and record low unemployment stats

The Japan-flagged cruise vessel Asuka III arrived at the Port Authority of Guam on May 6, carrying 311 passengers and 429 crew members for a two-day regional voyage through the Pacific.
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Q&A with Raenada Mason, public affairs specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration

Q&A courtesy of the Saipan Chamber of Commerce with Raenada A. Mason, public affairs specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Mason is currently in Saipan. The SBA will be assisting businesses and residents at the Survivor Recovery Center at the Governor Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center.
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New appointee performing duties of under secretary of the Navy

William Toti – previously a senior advisor to the deputy secretary of war, has been appointed as of May 1 to “perform the duties of” the under secretary of the Navy, with the rise of Hung Cao to acting secretary of the Navy.
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DPHSS confirms 13 Pertussis cases; NMI fraud sentencing and typhoon recovery continue > Read More

GovGuam, GEDA unveil $1.3B bond pipeline at InvestGuam symposium > Read More

Lockheed gets contract boost for Aegis Guam System > Read More

By the numbers – US active-duty troops in Guam and more > Read More

GVB leverages $2M plan and strategic media partnerships to counter rising travel costs > Read More

GAO criticizes reporting of Compact countries; education and health remain priorities > Read More

GovGuam secures dual economic wins with two-day cruise visit and record low unemployment stats > Read More

Q&A with Raenada Mason, public affairs specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration > Read More

New appointee performing duties of under secretary of the Navy > Read More

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DPHSS confirms 13 Pertussis cases; NMI fraud sentencing and typhoon recovery continue

The Department of Public Health and Social Services confirmed two new laboratory-confirmed cases of Pertussis, bringing the total number of confirmed cases for 2026 to 13.

GovGuam, GEDA unveil $1.3B bond pipeline at InvestGuam symposium

The Government of Guam and the Guam Economic Development Authority unveiled a $1.3 billion bond pipeline for the next five years during the InvestGuam Symposium 2026 in New York City.

Lockheed gets contract boost for Aegis Guam System

By the numbers – US active-duty troops in Guam and more

As of December 2025, the island had 7,100 active-duty military personnel in Guam.

GVB leverages $2M plan and strategic media partnerships to counter rising travel costs

GovGuam secures dual economic wins with two-day cruise visit and record low unemployment stats

The Japan-flagged cruise vessel Asuka III arrived at the Port Authority of Guam on May 6, carrying 311 passengers and 429 crew members for a two-day regional voyage through the Pacific.

New appointee performing duties of under secretary of the Navy

Regional airlines react to pressure of cost of aviation fuel

Airlines globally are not waiting for a shortage of jet fuel but reacting to the cost in the wake of the closure of the Straits of Hormuz.

Subway reopens new-look restaurant in Yigo

The Subway Restaurant at the Mobil Yigo North reopened April 30. The restaurant boasts the new Fresh Forward design, which makes for a more modern environment.

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DPHSS confirms 13 Pertussis cases; NMI fraud sentencing and typhoon recovery continue

GovGuam, GEDA unveil $1.3B bond pipeline at InvestGuam symposium

Lockheed gets contract boost for Aegis Guam System

By the numbers – US active-duty troops in Guam and more

GVB leverages $2M plan and strategic media partnerships to counter rising travel costs

GAO criticizes reporting of Compact countries; education and health remain priorities

GovGuam secures dual economic wins with two-day cruise visit and record low unemployment stats

Q&A with Raenada Mason, public affairs specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration

New appointee performing duties of under secretary of the Navy

Regional airlines react to pressure of cost of aviation fuel

Guam News

DPHSS confirms 13 Pertussis cases; NMI fraud sentencing and typhoon recovery continue

GovGuam, GEDA unveil $1.3B bond pipeline at InvestGuam symposium

Lockheed gets contract boost for Aegis Guam System

By the numbers – US active-duty troops in Guam and more

GVB leverages $2M plan and strategic media partnerships to counter rising travel costs

GovGuam secures dual economic wins with two-day cruise visit and record low unemployment stats

New appointee performing duties of under secretary of the Navy

Regional airlines react to pressure of cost of aviation fuel

Subway reopens new-look restaurant in Yigo

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Surangel S. Whipps Sr.

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