Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has signed eight bills into law: • Bill 13-35 – Sen. Amanda Shelton – Protects elderly and disabled individuals from financial exploitation. It is now Public Law 35-50. "Public Law 35-50, protects our manåmko' and individuals with disabilities from financial exploitation, which is on the rise on Guam. Care for the manåmko' is engrained in our culture and everyone deserves a life of dignity and respect. If you or someone you know may be the victim of

The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC)is calling for nominations for the Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. Environmental Award. Presented every other year during PICRC’s largest fundraising event of the year, the Anniversary Gala Dinner, this Award is meant to recognize an individual that has made significant contributions to conservation and management efforts in Palau. PICRC’s Environmental Award, launched in 2016, was named after President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr.; first

There’s a new option for the expectant mothers of Guam: Adoption. Newly formed Ohala’ Adoptions provides a fresh list of resources for Guam In September of this year, Guam got its very first & only non-profit adoption agency. In an effort to provide options to expectant mothers, Executive Director Lori Boss formed Ohala’ Adoptions (meaning “Hope” in CHamorro). Together with directors Traci Anderson and Kelley Larsen, they represent several facets of the adoption process. With

Guam is running out of the federal funds it needs to cover the health care costs for adults who qualify for medicaid. All of the Medicaid funding allocated to Guam under Obamacare is now gone. In addition Guam’s annual federal allotment of $18 million medicaid dollars for Guam is not expected to last much beyond Christmas, unless Congress acts to expand medicaid support for Guam and the other territories. There’s only about $4.2 million left in federal funding for adults who

Saipan-- In anticipation of Tropical Depression 29W, CNMI Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres, through the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, has officially declared Tropical Storm Condition II for the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Due to its large surface area, 29W presents a threat to all major populated islands in the Marianas. Because of this threat, Governor Torres and Lt. Governor Palacios are t

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has appointed a new deputy director to serve at the Department of Agriculture. “I have asked Adrian Cruz to assist Director Chelsa Muña-Brecht and the agency with their mission at Agriculture to not just enforce our laws, but to also expand opportunities for growth and sustainability. Agriculture and food security is one of the top priorities in this Administration and Adrian will make a great addition to the Department,” said Leon Guerrero. “As an exp