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GRMC social worker nominated for regional honors

Willenda Billimon, social worker at the Guam Regional Medical City, has been nominated for the Social Worker of the Year Award by the National Association of Social Workers Guam Chapter as part of its 2026 Social Work Month honors.
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Tumon rescue station moves forward despite 24% decline in May arrivals

The Guam Visitors Bureau reported stronger-than-expected tourism tax collections and unanimously approved infrastructure developments on Thursday, despite a 24% decline in overall visitor arrivals for the month of May.
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Nearly 14,000 joint force service members participate in Valiant Shield 2026 field training exercise

Nearly 14,000 joint service members are participants in Valiant Shield 2026 after the United States Pacific Command joint forces commenced the exercise in Guam, Japan, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and the surrounding Mariana Islands Range complex from June 22 to July 1.
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Guam’s Real Deal, LLC secures first cannabis operating permit

The Cannabis Control Board approved the first permit for a cannabis cultivation facility to operate on Wednesday, June 24.
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Port Authority of Guam secures clean audit, proposes 17% tariff increase to offset revenue declines

The Port Authority of Guam concluded fiscal year 2025 with an unmodified clean financial audit and a net position of $40.9 million, but faces narrowing operating margins that have prompted a proposed 17% multi-year tariff increase beginning in fiscal year 2026.
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Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approves application for solar farm construction in Yona

The Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approved a request for a conditional use permit for the Pacific Energy Corporation to begin construction of photovoltaic facilities in the municipality of Yona.
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Guam and NMI officials advance visa waiver talks with Philippine immigration bureau

A Guam delegation led by Jesse A. Lujan, majority leader of the 38th Guam Legislature and chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Tourism, Customs, Utilities, and Federal & Foreign Affairs, met with Philippine immigration officials to advance efforts to include the Philippines in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program.
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Pacific multi-domain training center opens on Naval Base Guam

A ribbon cutting was held for the Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Forward - Guam facility at Building 4175 on Naval Base Guam on June 22.
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Supply chain: Post-Sinlaku rebounds

One month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku passed through the region, Guam’s commercial supply chain has rebounded to full operational capacity, though local distributors continue to navigate lingering logistics challenges.
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When needs must: Medical evacuation in a crisis

There can be no worse situation than the need to medically evacuate a seriously ill family member from the islands in a hurry. For those who can or must utilize an urgent air ambulance flight there are options.
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Spin cycle: Laundromats are finding their footing in Palau

In Koror alone, there are about a dozen laundromats — a few within a five-minute walk of each other — driven by the country's tourism boom, an expanding hospitality sector, and a pandemic-era pivot toward residential customers.
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GRMC social worker nominated for regional honors > Read More

Tumon rescue station moves forward despite 24% decline in May arrivals > Read More

Nearly 14,000 joint force service members participate in Valiant Shield 2026 field training exercise > Read More

Guam’s Real Deal, LLC secures first cannabis operating permit > Read More

Port Authority of Guam secures clean audit, proposes 17% tariff increase to offset revenue declines > Read More

Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approves application for solar farm construction in Yona > Read More

Guam and NMI officials advance visa waiver talks with Philippine immigration bureau > Read More

Pacific multi-domain training center opens on Naval Base Guam > Read More

Supply chain: Post-Sinlaku rebounds > Read More

When needs must: Medical evacuation in a crisis > Read More

Spin cycle: Laundromats are finding their footing in Palau > Read More

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GRMC social worker nominated for regional honors

Tumon rescue station moves forward despite 24% decline in May arrivals

Nearly 14,000 joint force service members participate in Valiant Shield 2026 field training exercise

Guam’s Real Deal, LLC secures first cannabis operating permit

The Cannabis Control Board approved the first permit for a cannabis cultivation facility to operate on Wednesday, June 24.

Port Authority of Guam secures clean audit, proposes 17% tariff increase to offset revenue declines

Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approves application for solar farm construction in Yona

The Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approved a request for a conditional use permit for the Pacific Energy Corporation to begin construction of photovoltaic facilities in the municipality of Yona.

Guam and NMI officials advance visa waiver talks with Philippine immigration bureau

Pacific multi-domain training center opens on Naval Base Guam

A ribbon cutting was held for the Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Forward - Guam facility at Building 4175 on Naval Base Guam on June 22.

Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

The Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport saw its revenues increase by $11 million for fiscal year 2025, according to a recent clean audit report, even as officials warn of near-term revenue strains.

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GRMC social worker nominated for regional honors

Tumon rescue station moves forward despite 24% decline in May arrivals

Nearly 14,000 joint force service members participate in Valiant Shield 2026 field training exercise

Guam’s Real Deal, LLC secures first cannabis operating permit

Port Authority of Guam secures clean audit, proposes 17% tariff increase to offset revenue declines

Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approves application for solar farm construction in Yona

Guam and NMI officials advance visa waiver talks with Philippine immigration bureau

Pacific multi-domain training center opens on Naval Base Guam

Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

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Guam News

GRMC social worker nominated for regional honors

Tumon rescue station moves forward despite 24% decline in May arrivals

Nearly 14,000 joint force service members participate in Valiant Shield 2026 field training exercise

Guam’s Real Deal, LLC secures first cannabis operating permit

Port Authority of Guam secures clean audit, proposes 17% tariff increase to offset revenue declines

Guam Hybrid Land Use Commission approves application for solar farm construction in Yona

Guam and NMI officials advance visa waiver talks with Philippine immigration bureau

Pacific multi-domain training center opens on Naval Base Guam

Guam airport revenues up $11 million amid audit findings as airlines plan July expansions

Departments

Cartoons — June 2026

DataBank — June 2026

Making Moves — June 2026

Janet Healy Weeks

Charles T. Domnick

Corporate Giving — June 2026

Quotable — June 2026

DataBank — May 2026

MBJ Life Images: Suits

Surangel S. Whipps Sr.