While plastic lumber is already commercially available, Guades said existing products can be costly and have limited applications. “The strength of what we found is comparable to what is commercially available,” he said. “We would like to make it affordable so the result is quite comparable.”

Smarting from criticisms against the administration's 30-member delegation to San Francisco, the governor said any federal assistance flowing into Guam could grow to approximately 11.7 billion over the years.

The newly signed law explicitly expands the scope of that appropriation, establishing clear legislative intent that the entire $19,885,394 in excess Section 30 revenues must be dedicated to acquiring and deploying the new EHR platform.

Expanding pre -apprenticeships as early as middle school and expanding offerings to industrial arts and STEM fields at the high school level must lead to apprenticeships, employment, and wage growth and job diversification.

President Donald J. Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Guam, unlocking federal assistance for residents affected by Super Typhoon Bavi, which struck the island in July.

Terlaje-Perez: First, the federal government has pledged and must continue to contribute to the civilian infrastructure that its presence depends on and places additional pressure on, including sewer and water systems, roads, power, healthcare, and housing. We will advocate for better projections of military demand, full use of appropriate on-base housing and federal assistance to expand off-base housing and the infrastructure needed to support it, including pivoting of th

Education can happen beyond the four walls of a conventional classroom. Alternative education embraces a philosophy that deviates from the mainstream formula and addresses gaps in traditional learning environments by adopting different structures, such as the open classroom.

Despite the disappointments, Guam’s Gen Z remains hopeful, ready to leverage the new power they hold. Born roughly between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, Gen Z is the newest major force in Guam elections.

Free association represents the “best of both worlds,” according to a long-forgotten essay published in Guampedia. “With free association, Guam would be recognized internationally as a sovereign nation with control over its political affairs,” reads the article authored by the Free Association Task Force. “At the same time, we would also maintain a defined association with the United States, specifically in the area of defense.”

The Consolidated Commission on Utilities today greenlighted the Guam Power Authority’s proposed plan to obtain a loan and a line of credit from two financial institutions—worth a total of $32.5 million—to cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices.

GMH’s awarded grant funding increased by approximately $10.74 million between Dec. 31, 2025 and Sept. 2, 2026, reaching $22.34 million, according to the hospital’s September grant portfolio. These grants supplement regular revenues and local appropriations.

As home visiting services expand, a strong and well-supported workforce is essential to meeting the needs of more families.