. Starlink expands to Kosrae State and United Airlines News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Mar 08, 2025 Share this News Starlink expands to Kosrae State and United Airlines Starlink services are now in Kosrae state of the Federated States of Micronesia, expanding the satellite-based internet provider.
. GEDA-GPA’s $35.4 million agreement; GEDA CEO resigns News: Guam Posted on: Mar 06, 2025 Share this News GEDA-GPA’s $35.4 million agreement; GEDA CEO resigns The Guam Economic Development Authority’s CEO, Melanie Mendiola, resigned shortly after the announcement of GEDA’s and the Guam Power Authority’s $35.4 million intergovernmental subgrant agreement for power infrastructure development in Mangilao.
. Military per diem increases to $179 boding well for the hotel industry News: Guam Posted on: Mar 05, 2025 Share this News Military per diem increases to $179 boding well for the hotel industry According to Journal files, the $159 military per diem for Guam has not changed since 2009, when then-Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo sought an increase.
. DoD making moves on civilian employees amidst Guam vacancies News: Guam Posted on: Mar 04, 2025 Share this News DoD making moves on civilian employees amidst Guam vacancies The U.S. Department of Defense is asking all “civilian employees” to complete the now infamous email that asks, “What did you do last week?”
. Center files FOI request, Ninth Circuit rules on Guam case News: Guam Posted on: Feb 27, 2025 Share this News Center files FOI request, Ninth Circuit rules on Guam case What plays out on the national stage often has ramifications for the islands.
. Régine Biscoe Lee confirmed as GVB general manager; Baldyga to serve as recovery chairman News: Guam Posted on: Feb 27, 2025 Share this News Régine Biscoe Lee confirmed as GVB general manager; Baldyga to serve as recovery chairman At a continuation of its regular board meeting from more than a month ago, the Guam Visitors Bureau’s board of directors unanimously confirmed former senator Régine Biscoe Lee to serve as GVB’s general manager.
. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Responsibility of the Flags We Wear News: Guam Opinion: Columns Posted on: Feb 27, 2025 Share this News LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Responsibility of the Flags We Wear As a proud Guam Army National Guardsman, I have the honor of wearing two flags on my uniform. On my right sleeve is the American flag, a symbol of liberty, justice, and the sacrifices made by countless men and women who have served to defend our nation. On my left sleeve is the seal of Guam, a testament to the resilience, culture, and identity of our island and its people.
. GPA Base Rate Increase Pending PUC Approval; Proposed Fuel Rate Decrease to Help Offset Monthly Power Bill Increase News: Guam Posted on: Feb 27, 2025 Share this News GPA Base Rate Increase Pending PUC Approval; Proposed Fuel Rate Decrease to Help Offset Monthly Power Bill Increase The Consolidated Commission on Utilities on Feb. 25 approved a Guam Power Authorization petition to increase the base rate by 3 cents per kWh for the average ratepayer.
. Letter to the Editor: The Indo-Pacific as the World’s Center of Gravity: Why Guam Must Stay Engaged News: Guam Opinion: Columns Posted on: Feb 26, 2025 Share this News Letter to the Editor: The Indo-Pacific as the World’s Center of Gravity: Why Guam Must Stay Engaged As global defense priorities shift, the Indo-Pacific is increasingly recognized as the world’s new “center of gravity.”
. On The Road Again News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Feb 25, 2025 Share this News On The Road Again Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Gov. Arnold I. Palacios participated in the 2025 National Governors Association Winter Meeting in D.C. and the Department of Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Affairs 2025 Plenary Session.