News - Guam

Early voting for the Aug. 3 primary election began on July 15 at the Westin Resort Guam, with numerous island residents participating.

The Property and Casualty Insurance market has experienced a cost transformation due to several catastrophes around the world, which has increased claim payment and the cost of reinsurance around the world.

Island residents have a variety of opportunities to grow their professional contacts as well as get involved in helping others in our community in the coming months, from forums with GHRA and the return Guam Business Magazine's 40 Under 40 event, to the Pink Ball that supports cancer warriors or the Purple Gala that aims to help victims or domestic abuse and other crimes.

Following a pivotal Missouri jury decision against the National Association of Realtors and major brokerages over commission practices, the real estate industry is bracing for significant changes. 

In Guam, restaurants continue to grow and expand our foodie landscape, among them Jollibee and Froots opened new locations in Hågatña and Hågat, respectively. And Maui Tacos joins the Village of Donki to provide yet another flavor profile for patrons of Guam's newest shopping mall.

In the span of five weeks, public health inspectors visited 53 establishments, including a daycare center that had its sanitary permit reinstated, a temporary workforce housing that passed its regular inspection, and a fast food restaurant that received an ‘A’ with 7 demerits for issues that were corrected on site like ensuring employees wash their hands and ensuring food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized regularly.

Agana Heights farmers hope to delight residents and promote entrepreneurship and agriculture with the “Summer Farmers Market”.

At the July regular monthly meeting, the Mayor’s Council of Guam, led by Piti Mayor Jesse Alig, moved to finalize a comprehensive fee schedule for the use of community facilities.