. Fitch revises GWA outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’; affirms bond rating at 'BBB' News: Guam Posted on: Jun 19, 2025 Share this News Fitch revises GWA outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’; affirms bond rating at 'BBB' Fitch Ratings affirmed two Guam Waterworks Authority obligations totaling more than $1.3 billion at 'BBB'.
. Guam simulates first-ever missile strike exercise to strengthen emergency readiness News: Guam Posted on: Jun 19, 2025 Share this News Guam simulates first-ever missile strike exercise to strengthen emergency readiness The Office of Homeland Security and Civil Defense, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, launched its flagship preparedness event, the 2025 Pacific Alert Tabletop Exercise
. USAF 356th group redesignated to support theater amidst growing regional demands News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Jun 18, 2025 Share this News USAF 356th group redesignated to support theater amidst growing regional demands The U.S. Air Force’s 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, based at Andersen Air Force Base, was redesignated as the 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group on June 18.
. Pacific leaders push for global leadership, climate justice at UNOC3 in France News: Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau Posted on: Jun 16, 2025 Share this News Pacific leaders push for global leadership, climate justice at UNOC3 in France Leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau joined fellow heads of state in Nice, France, for the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference from June 9–13 where they voiced a unified Pacific call for stronger ocean protection, climate finance and international cooperation.
. JRM raises FPCON to Bravo amid regional tensions News: Guam Posted on: Jun 14, 2025 Share this News JRM raises FPCON to Bravo amid regional tensions Joint Region Marianas raised its Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, level from Alpha to Bravo, on June 14, citing heightened vigilance in accordance with Department of Defense protocols.
. AI, clarity, and SOPs possible procurement solutions News: Guam Posted on: Jun 13, 2025 Share this News AI, clarity, and SOPs possible procurement solutions Government and private sector leaders addressed challenges and potential solutions for improving the government of Guam’s procurement process during the Government Procurement Summit held June 12 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
. Guam EPA raises alarm on PFAS contamination News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Jun 12, 2025 Share this News Guam EPA raises alarm on PFAS contamination During a detailed presentation at the 32nd Pacific Islands Environmental Training Symposium on June 10 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan Guam presenters raised alarm bells at the widespread presence of toxic “forever chemicals” during a presentation on Guam’s Safe Drinking Water Program.
. Procurement reform highlighted at Government Procurement Summit News: Guam Posted on: Jun 12, 2025 Share this News Procurement reform highlighted at Government Procurement Summit Guam’s government leaders and agency heads called for modernizing the island’s outdated procurement laws, but also pointed to key successes showing how careful planning and teamwork can make even a complex system work.
. Guam MAC contracts awarded; USN, RSN exercises continue News: Guam Posted on: Jun 10, 2025 Share this News Guam MAC contracts awarded; USN, RSN exercises continue Guam’s smaller contractors are building positive profiles for military construction work in Guam. Meanwhile, military exercises in the region continue to bring military personnel to the islands.
. Public and private sectors debate BPT rollback News: Guam Posted on: Jun 10, 2025 Share this News Public and private sectors debate BPT rollback Members of the business community packed the Guam Congress Building on June 9 for the public hearing of Bill 11-38, a measure to lower the Guam business privilege tax rate from 5% to 4%.