Guam Inquirer

10/12/2020

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection to an attack on a 77-year-old woman in Sinajana.

09/12/2020

Guam plans to immunize 5,850 people on island during the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the Department of Public Health and Social Services, which said the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine could arrive on island by mid-December.

The first three orders of 3,900 vaccines will be used to give 5,850 people two shots of the Pfizer vaccine.

03/12/2020

Two men were arrested in connection with a dog shooting in Harmon that was captured on cellphone video recently.

01/12/2020

As covid-19 cases spiral out of control in the US, states are scrambling to fight the virus with an increasingly stretched arsenal. Many of them have the same weapons at their disposal: restrictions on public gatherings and enforcement of mask wearing, plus testing, tracing, and exposure notifications.

As covid-19 cases spiral out of control in the US, states are scrambling to fight the virus with an increasingly stretched arsenal. Many of them have the same weapons at their disposal: restrictions on public gatherings and enforcement of mask wearing, plus testing, tracing, and exposure notificatio...

25/11/2020

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to climb towards 7000, with 106 deaths reported to date.

Governor Lou Leon-Guerrero urged the public to adhere to health measures such as staying in household bubbles, in a bid to stem surging community transmission of Covid.

People on Guam are being encouraged to stay vigilant and adhere to restrictions on social gathering during the upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations.

24/11/2020

Guam's COVID-19 Area Risk score has dropped to 9.0, half of the more than 20 it was just a few days ago, the Joint Information Center stated Monday evening.

23/11/2020

A 25% differential pay for officers at the Department of Corrections and Department of Youth Affairs has been established.

20/11/2020

The Federated States of Micronesia's national government clarified on Thursday that the first humanitarian flight for FSM citizens stranded on Guam can only accommodate 41 people.

19/11/2020

Guam Memorial Hospital Administrator Lillian Posadas said it's not clear which of two COVID-19 vaccines will be brought to Guam.

GMH had previously expected the vaccine made by Pfizer to maybe arrive on Nov. 23, however, the latest news Posadas received was that it could be switched over to the vaccine made by Moderna.

Guam Memorial Hospital Administrator Lillian Posadas said it's not clear which of two COVID-19 vaccines will be brought to Guam.

18/11/2020

Former Del. Robert Underwood has conceded in the race for the next delegate to Washington D.C.

At about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, he held an online press conference where he offered congratulatory remarks to incumbent Del. Michael San Nicolas.

Former Del. Robert Underwood has conceded in the race for the next delegate to Washington D.C.

17/11/2020

Local bar owner Thomas Peinhopf has opposed the Attorney General of Guam's motion to dismiss his lawsuit in the District Court of Guam, and contends he and others like him are being treated differently.

Local bar owner Thomas Peinhopf has opposed the Attorney General of Guam's motion to dismiss his lawsuit in the District Court of Guam, and contends he and others like him

16/11/2020

The Guam Department of Education is targeting Dec. 15 as the date a decision could come as to whether in-person classes can be opened for instruction in January.

13/11/2020

The Office of the Attorney General said Guam's cigarette tax stamp is not double taxation, said Department of Revenue and Taxation Deputy Director Michele Santos.

10/11/2020

Residents whose claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance date back to March will max out of the federal benefit by the end of this month.

As residents begin to max out of assistance, Guam still does not have an unemployment program of its own. There has been no federal extension of PUA.

06/11/2020

Two more fatalities related to COVID-19 were reported on Guam Friday, according to the Joint Information Center.

The Joint Information Center. reported two more fatalities related to COVID-19 Friday.

05/11/2020

Public health officials on Wednesday were met with testimony from frustrated members of the Catholic Church, the medical community, residents who have lost people dear to them and local business community members.

Public health officials on Wednesday were met with testimony from frustrated members of the Catholic Church, the medical community, residents who have lost people dear to them and local business

04/11/2020

Follow along for live coverage of the Guam election as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots.

30/10/2020

A tropical storm watch is now in effect for Guam as Tropical Depression Atsani moves north-northwest at 14 miles per hour.

29/10/2020

The governor has extended the public health emergency again. It was supposed to expire Oct. 30 and is now set to expire on Nov. 29.

27/10/2020

There are windows of opportunity for Guam's tourism industry to prepare to open Guam to niche tourism.

Targeting niche tourists – as opposed to mass tourists on a budget that could become a health care nightmare in this pandemic – could save some of the island's tourism jobs and businesses from completely going away if done right and on time.

There are windows of opportunity for Guam's tourism industry to prepare to open Guam to niche tourism.

26/10/2020

Four B-1B Lancer bombers and 200 airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas arrived at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam Tuesday for a bomber task force mission, Pacific Air Forces said in a release.

B-1s have flown to Guam on a near-monthly basis since this spring for Bomber Task Force missions.

22/10/2020

Guam may have to lower its arrival forecast of 400,000 for fiscal year 2021 because COVID-19 cases and deaths spiked shortly after that projection was made in July, according to Guam Visitors Bureau Vice President Gerry Perez.

Guam may have to lower its arrival forecast of 400,000 for fiscal year 2021 because COVID-19 cases and deaths spiked shortly after that projection was made in July, according to

21/10/2020

More than two weeks after President Donald Trump dismissed any idea that Guam, the Northern Marianas and possibly Puerto Rico could move toward becoming a state, the issue still reverberates.

20/10/2020

Guam has 81 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases out of 581 tested based on results released Monday evening. That's a positivity rate of 14%.

19/10/2020

A public hearing for a bill establishing a "Pandemic Bill of Rights" will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Sen. Louise Muña introduced Bill 382, which would establish a "Pandemic Bill of Rights."

16/10/2020

With the 62nd COVID-19 fatality reported and a growing number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, Dr. Felix Cabrera of the governor’s surgeon cell, said it’s very likely this year’s overall deaths will eclipse previous years by close to 150. Guam saw 1,000 deaths on average each year.

With the 62nd COVID-19 fatality reported and a growing number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, Dr. Felix Cabrera of the governor’s surgeon cell, said it’s very likely this year’s overall deaths

15/10/2020

The Office of the Governor hasn’t been providing regular reports to lawmakers about COVID-19 expenses as required by Public Law 35-86.

Regular reports on COVID-19 expenses haven't been made public as required by law and executive order.

14/10/2020

Tango Theatres is permanently closing its movie theaters at the Agana Shopping Center because of the prolonged COVID-19 shutdown and the lack of new feature films available in this time of the pandemic, according to Tango Theatres General Manager Kit Lanuza.

Tango Theatres is permanently closing its movie theaters at the Agana Shopping Center because of the prolonged COVID-19 shutdown and the lack of new feature films available in this time

13/10/2020

There were an additional 92 new COVID-19 cases over three days, Oct. 9-11, the Joint Information Center reported on Monday.

12/10/2020

The Guam Island Fair Committee did not comply with procurement rules and regulations for purchases of major goods and services for the 75th Liberation Day celebration, an audit report released Sunday states.

The Guam Island Fair Committee did not comply with procurement rules and regulations for purchases of major goods and services for the 75th Liberation Day celebration, an audit report released

09/10/2020

Of the new cases 24 were identified through contact tracing and six were recent arrivals from the US identified in quarantine.

There have been 66 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Guam in the last 24 hours.

08/10/2020

Guam has had its 58th COVID-19-related death.

The patient was a 41-year-old male with underlying health conditions compounded by COVID-19. He died at Guam Regional Medical City at approximately 2:38 a.m. Oct. 8, the Joint Information Center reported.

The patient was a 41-year-old male with underlying health conditions compounded by COVID-19.

07/10/2020

Guam has 65 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the total active cases on island to 841.

The new cases are a result of 651 tests conducted by Department of Public Health and Social Services and its partners on Monday, Oct. 5.

Guam has 65 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the total active cases on island to 841.

06/10/2020

A Utah family is asking to be released from quarantine in Guam after the unexpected death of one of their family members.

A Facebook post from the family of Jayme Alsup Ellis, who lives in the U.S. island territory in Micronesia with her husband and children, said she had a fever last week, was throwing up and had trouble breathing.

A Utah family is asking to be released from quarantine in Guam after the unexpected death of one of their family members.

01/10/2020

Guam Premium Chocolate temporarily closed its $7.1 million factory in February when tourism started to decline because of the coronavirus pandemic. In September, it permanently closed its Chocolate store at the Guam Premier Outlets.

Guam Premium Chocolate temporarily closed its $7.1 million factory in February when tourism started to decline because of the coronavirus pandemic. In September, it permanently closed its Chocolate store at

30/09/2020

Signal soldiers and airmen with the Guam National Guard are learning to defend the nation’s defense network and systems against threats in the cyber domain during this year’s CyberShield 2020.

29/09/2020

Guam's economy could get worse in 2021 before it gets better in 2022, according to University of Guam economics professor Roseanne Jones and BankPacific President Phil Flores.

28/09/2020

At least 111 individuals are appealing the decision by the Guam Department of Labor to deny their applications for federal unemployment aid. The appeal hearings will begin Oct. 13, subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

At least 111 individuals are appealing the decision by the Guam Department of Labor to deny their applications for federal unemployment aid. The appeal hearings will begin Oct. 13, subject

25/09/2020

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero extended Guam's Pandemic Condition of Readiness 1 in an executive order she signed Thursday.

The governor did lift some of the restrictions that have been in effect for four weeks. She also shifted from her stay-at-home order to a "safer-at-home" advisory in her latest executive order.

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero extended Guam's Pandemic Condition of Readiness 1 in an executive order she signed Thursday.