Guam.
unincorporated territory of the United States of America
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 12
- Connections
- 522
What's happening
Active this week
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Matthews traveled extensively across the Pacific Rim, working for Boeing and American Airlines, and vacationing in Maui.Some support1 report
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First Hawaiian Bank provides services across Pacific island communities including Guam and Saipan.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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A bank executive from First Hawaiian Bank serves on a campaign subcommittee in Guam.Some support1 report
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A ship stopped at Guam before beginning a mission destined for Hiroshima.Some support1 report
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Population decline in Guam is being driven by falling fertility rates and outmigration.Some support1 report
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GVB manages the tourism and market operations in Guam, supporting small businesses and enhancing island tourism.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Alicia Limtiaco is a candidate in the election in Guam.Some support10 reports1 development inside
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Alicia Limtiaco was elected to represent Guam in the recent election.Some support1 report
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Joby Aviation conducted flight tests across California, Guam, and Hawaii, with support from AFWERX at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.Some support1 report
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Guam appoints its executive leadership and elects its legislative body.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Vicente Ada won back the governorship of Guam on November 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump commented on the results of the election in Guam.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Guam, Wake Island, and Honolulu are discussed in the context of their operational sphere and serving as an operational hub for the 7th Fleet.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Guam's proximity to Honolulu is currently affecting travel logistics.Some support1 report
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Junior Achievement discussed principles relevant to public service in the Philippines and Guam.Some support1 report
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Sabrina Salas Matanane, Blas, and the University of Guam were identified as key figures in Guam.Some support2 reports
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Lt. Gov outlines vision for digital economy in Guam, focusing on infrastructure deployment through partnerships.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Minneapolis data shows declining buying power in Guam.Some support1 report
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Defendants seeking travel approval for work and family visits in connection with events in Guam and Las Vegas.Some support2 reports
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Tourism market decline comparison involving Guam, Hawaii, and Okinawa, alongside discussions of military base relocation cycles.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Officers on Rota monitored vessels between Guam and CNMI while DPS assigned officers to a DEA task force, and Anthony Macaranas addressed the Rotary Club.Some support1 report
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Super El Niño is feeding typhoons, prompting monitoring of tropical disturbances near Pagan and Kosrae.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Guam must follow the US Constitution and federal laws.Some support1 report
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Governors urged the US to include the Philippines in a visa program to boost ties, discussing potential inclusion in the visa program.Well supported4 reports
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The Army is preparing for prolonged military operations across Guam, near Japan, and near Malaysia.Some support1 report
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Guam participated in investment promotion trips to several regional partners, including Korea, the Philippines, and Hawaii.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A partnership involving Korean media aims to promote tourism to Guam, alongside a commission finding SBS Media Group's audience share.Some support1 report
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Soroptimist International raised funds for local women's programs in Guam.Some support1 report
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Guam Young Professionals are advocating for a healthier local economy and promoting youth voting importance.Some support1 report
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Public Health held a facility ribbon-cutting in Hagåtña while gubernatorial candidate Ada was mentioned in a Guam debate moderated by Webber.Some support1 report
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Advocates in Guam and American Samoa pushed for the end of the UN Decolonization Committee and issued an order regarding a Yigo resident's lawsuit.Some support1 report
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James Moylan requested assistance from Senate and House committees concerning Guam.Some support1 report1 development inside
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James Moylan introduced a bill with Ed Case to address the financial burden on Guam and seek faster FEMA reimbursements.Some support1 report
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US scientists are developing tests to prevent the accidental transport of snakes from Guam to Hawaii.Some support1 report
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Christian Valencia was appointed as the Director of Tourism Research in Guam.Some support1 report
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Pacific Daily News conducted polls regarding the election in Guam.Some support2 reports
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Storm Champi formed east of Micronesia on October 15, 2026.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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Congress is advancing legislation that specifically affects the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Congress enacted a loyalty recognition act and provided a federal claims program to Guam.Some support1 report
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A state of emergency has been declared in Guam, prompting various agencies including the Office of Civil Defense, GPA, and DPW to mobilize for procurement and infrastructure checks.Some support3 reports9 developments inside
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DPW crews removed fallen trees from roads in Guam on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Docomo Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT DoCoMo, operates in Guam and the Marianas, providing services including SMS messaging during network failures.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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DoCoMo Pacific is currently restoring network connectivity in Guam following the impact of Typhoon Champi.Some support1 report
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Weather advisories are being issued by the National Weather Service regarding operations at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Hurricane warnings cover Colima and Jalisco, while Rota and Guam face potential typhoon warnings.Some support3 reports
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Guam and Rota face potential severe weather impacts as the Governor signs bills regarding disaster relief funding, with NWS issuing forecasts for potential super typhoons.Well supported18 reports4 developments inside
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Typhoon Champi causes flight cancellations disrupting travel to Guam.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Typhoon Champi is predicted to cause widespread power outages in Guam.Some support1 report
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The University of Guam contributes to local workforce development goals in Guam.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The National Weather Service and Joint Typhoon Warning Center are monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Pacific region, with potential landfall forecasts for Guam and Saipan.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast, while Tropical Storm Champi is tracked near Guam, and Tinian receives a storm warning.Some support27 reports
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The National Weather Service and Joint Typhoon Warning Center provide weekly outlooks and monitor tropical disturbances in Guam and Micronesia.Well supported7 reports5 developments inside
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NWS issued Flood Watches for Saipan, Guam, Tinian, and Rota, while El Niño is forecast to bring cyclones through Micronesia.Some support2 reports
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The National Weather Service advises residents of Guam and CNMI regarding current conditions.Well supported96 reports
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Tropical Storm Champi is approaching waters near Okinawa, Guam, and the Philippines.Well supported8 reports
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Josh Tenorio and Wil Castro are candidates in the election currently taking place in Guam.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mayors' Council of Guam sought involvement from mayors in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, and Hågat Mayor communicated with Saipan Mayor.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service has been providing advisories regarding weather patterns in Guam since June 1st.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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A methamphetamine trafficking case has stretched from Saipan to Palau.Some support1 report
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Matson plans to deploy new containerships built by Hanwha to enhance services for Guam customers on the China-Long Beach Express route.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Guam
Events traced to Guam, step by step, newest first- Funding shortfall may strain Guam's essential utility infrastructureFunding shortfall may strain Guam's essential utility infrastructurePossible
- Guam airport concession process may affect local tourism revenueAirport concession selection could impact Guam's tourism and operational revenuePossible
- Land trust reviews raise environmental risks for Guam's water supplyRegulatory uncertainty and environmental risks could impact Guam's land use and water supply.Possible
- Grow Corps program may advance Guam's green economyThe GROW Corps program may boost Guam's green economy through watershed restoration.Possible
- A new school campus could increase institutional presence in GuamA new school campus could increase institutional presence in GuamPossible
- UOG Center Development Targets Growth in Guam's Aquaculture SectorUOG Center Establishment Could Boost Guam's Aquaculture IndustryReported
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Explainers that pass through Guam
Guam is a step on the way to someone elseAround Guam this week
News at the entities that move Guam most-
supreme court StructuralA court hearing was held tracking the Brown family's pursuit of truth before the Supreme Court.Moves Guam
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Federal Emergency Management Agency StructuralLos Angeles County is seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fire recovery projects.Moves Guam
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China OperationalMagna International reported increased sales in the China region.Moves Guam
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Donald Trump StructuralOversight officials reminded the Department of Education of its responsibilities as political challenges mount against Trump's agenda.Moves Guam
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Department of Health & Human Services StructuralCalley Means was appointed as a senior adviser to the Department of Health & Human Services.Moves Guam
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National Weather Service Shared contextNWS issued damaging wind advisories and Hawaiian Electric issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Maui County.Moves Guam
Connections
The 40 strongest of 522, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Yigo Structural
Yigo is a village and municipality administratively and geographically contained within the territory of Guam.
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Lou Leon Guerrero Structural
Lou Leon Guerrero serves as the Governor of Guam, exercising executive authority and governing the territory's policy and operations.
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Department of Revenue Structural
The Department of Revenue is a functional agency of Guam, responsible for tax collection and managing refunds.
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Vicente Ada Structural
Vicente Ada holds the formal political role of governor of Guam.
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Alicia Limtiaco Structural
Alicia Limtiaco holds and runs for political offices that represent the jurisdiction of Guam.
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Indo-Pacific Structural
Guam functions as a critical strategic and operational nexus supporting the security and economic goals of the Indo-Pacific region.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court exercises judicial and regulatory authority over Guam's legal and political status.
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Oceania Shared context
Guam is a location within the broader geopolitical region of Oceania.
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Rota Operational
Guam and Rota actively coordinate disaster responses and share vulnerability to severe weather events and typhoons.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA provides formal disaster relief, hazard mitigation funding, and storm warnings to Guam.
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Hawaii Operational
The territories maintain active, mutual interaction characterized by logistical coordination, joint operational exercises, economic engagement, and shared regional challenges.
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China Operational
China conducts military posturing, including missile tests and tracking ships, near Guam.
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Tumon Structural
Tumon is a district located within Guam and is subject to its legal jurisdiction.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump exercises political and administrative authority over Guam through policy decisions, disaster declarations, and regulatory actions.
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Northern Mariana Islands Structural
Guam is administratively part of the Northern Mariana Islands territory.
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James Moylan Operational
James Moylan actively represents Guam's interests and advocates for its legislative and financial needs in Congress.
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Guam Power Authority Shared context
Guam Power Authority operates essential power and water services within the territory of Guam.
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Matson, Inc. Operational
Matson, Inc. actively provides ongoing ocean freight and shipping services within the market of Guam.
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Pacific Islands Forum Operational
Guam holds associate membership in the PIF and actively advocates for full status, while its political standing is influenced by the Forum's status.
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Guatemala Transactional
B-52 bombers launched from Guam conducted strikes targeting locations within Guatemala.
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senate Structural
The Senate holds the legislative power regarding Guam's inclusion in RECA expansion.
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House Structural
Guam maintains a formal delegate seat in the House, and US legislation directly impacts the territory.
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Joint Typhoon Warning Center Operational
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issues forecasts and warnings regarding weather phenomena impacting the location of Guam.
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Guam's procurement code is based on models utilized or developed by the National Association of State Procurement Officials.
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United Airlines Structural
United Airlines operates in Guam under the fee structure of the Guam International Airport.
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GVB Operational
GVB actively manages tourism and market operations within Guam, contributing to local business support and island tourism development.
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Honolulu Operational
Guam and Honolulu maintain an operational relationship characterized by mutual cooperation, commercial contracts, and shared logistical support.
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Department of Health & Human Services Structural
HHS utilizes its authority to declare states of emergency for Guam in response to public health crises or natural disasters.
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Department of Public Works Structural
The Department of Public Works executes critical infrastructure and disaster response functions within the jurisdiction of Guam.
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Japan Airlines Operational
Guam's operational environment and weather conditions directly influence Japan Airlines' operations, which in turn affects travel to Guam.
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Piti Structural
Piti is geographically defined as a municipality and village within the territory of Guam.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides official weather forecasts and warnings for the territory of Guam.
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Hagåtña Structural
Hagåtña is formally designated as the capital city of Guam.
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North Korea Operational
North Korea actively threatens Guam with ballistic missiles, leading to ongoing strategic tension and risk.
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U.S. Treasury Structural
Guam's lease revenues contribute 50% of funds to the U.S. Treasury.
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Saipan Operational
Guam and Saipan are neighboring islands that actively coordinate disaster response and share regional environmental risks.
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Philippines Structural
Guam maintains a structural reliance on Filipino labor while actively pursuing formal visa and trade agreements with the Philippines.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño, a climate phenomenon, influences weather patterns and tidal conditions within Guam.
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Korean Air Operational
Korean Air provides air service connecting Guam to international destinations, with its operations being influenced by Guam's environment.
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Marines Transactional
The relationship is defined by the use of Guam as a location for military exercises involving Marines.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
10 events- Matthews traveled extensively across the Pacific Rim, working for Boeing and American Airlines, and vacationing in Maui.
- A bank executive from First Hawaiian Bank serves on a campaign subcommittee in Guam.
- A ship stopped at Guam before beginning a mission destined for Hiroshima.
- Population decline in Guam is being driven by falling fertility rates and outmigration.
- Alicia Limtiaco was elected to represent Guam in the recent election.
- Joby Aviation conducted flight tests across California, Guam, and Hawaii, with support from AFWERX at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
- Vicente Ada won back the governorship of Guam on November 1, 2026.
- Donald Trump commented on the results of the election in Guam.
- Guam's proximity to Honolulu is currently affecting travel logistics.
- Junior Achievement discussed principles relevant to public service in the Philippines and Guam.
October 2026
27 events- Sabrina Salas Matanane, Blas, and the University of Guam were identified as key figures in Guam.
- Minneapolis data shows declining buying power in Guam.
- Officers on Rota monitored vessels between Guam and CNMI while DPS assigned officers to a DEA task force, and Anthony Macaranas addressed the Rotary Club.
- Super El Niño is feeding typhoons, prompting monitoring of tropical disturbances near Pagan and Kosrae.
- Guam must follow the US Constitution and federal laws.
- The Army is preparing for prolonged military operations across Guam, near Japan, and near Malaysia.
- A partnership involving Korean media aims to promote tourism to Guam, alongside a commission finding SBS Media Group's audience share.
- Soroptimist International raised funds for local women's programs in Guam.
- Guam Young Professionals are advocating for a healthier local economy and promoting youth voting importance.
- Public Health held a facility ribbon-cutting in Hagåtña while gubernatorial candidate Ada was mentioned in a Guam debate moderated by Webber.
- Advocates in Guam and American Samoa pushed for the end of the UN Decolonization Committee and issued an order regarding a Yigo resident's lawsuit.
- James Moylan introduced a bill with Ed Case to address the financial burden on Guam and seek faster FEMA reimbursements.
- US scientists are developing tests to prevent the accidental transport of snakes from Guam to Hawaii.
- Christian Valencia was appointed as the Director of Tourism Research in Guam.
- Pacific Daily News conducted polls regarding the election in Guam.
- Storm Champi formed east of Micronesia on October 15, 2026.
- Congress enacted a loyalty recognition act and provided a federal claims program to Guam.
- DPW crews removed fallen trees from roads in Guam on October 1, 2026.
- DoCoMo Pacific is currently restoring network connectivity in Guam following the impact of Typhoon Champi.
- Hurricane warnings cover Colima and Jalisco, while Rota and Guam face potential typhoon warnings.
- Typhoon Champi causes flight cancellations disrupting travel to Guam.
- Typhoon Champi is predicted to cause widespread power outages in Guam.
- Hurricane Trudy strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast, while Tropical Storm Champi is tracked near Guam, and Tinian receives a storm warning.
- NWS issued Flood Watches for Saipan, Guam, Tinian, and Rota, while El Niño is forecast to bring cyclones through Micronesia.
- Tropical Storm Champi is approaching waters near Okinawa, Guam, and the Philippines.
- Mayors' Council of Guam sought involvement from mayors in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, and Hågat Mayor communicated with Saipan Mayor.
- A methamphetamine trafficking case has stretched from Saipan to Palau.
September 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
10 events- GVB manages the tourism and market operations in Guam, supporting small businesses and enhancing island tourism.
- Guam appoints its executive leadership and elects its legislative body.
- Lt. Gov outlines vision for digital economy in Guam, focusing on infrastructure deployment through partnerships.
- Defendants seeking travel approval for work and family visits in connection with events in Guam and Las Vegas.
- Congress is advancing legislation that specifically affects the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.
- A state of emergency has been declared in Guam, prompting various agencies including the Office of Civil Defense, GPA, and DPW to mobilize for procurement and infrastructure checks.
- Docomo Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT DoCoMo, operates in Guam and the Marianas, providing services including SMS messaging during network failures.
- Guam and Rota face potential severe weather impacts as the Governor signs bills regarding disaster relief funding, with NWS issuing forecasts for potential super typhoons.
- The National Weather Service and Joint Typhoon Warning Center are monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Pacific region, with potential landfall forecasts for Guam and Saipan.
- Josh Tenorio and Wil Castro are candidates in the election currently taking place in Guam.
June 2026
12 events- First Hawaiian Bank provides services across Pacific island communities including Guam and Saipan.
- Alicia Limtiaco is a candidate in the election in Guam.
- Guam, Wake Island, and Honolulu are discussed in the context of their operational sphere and serving as an operational hub for the 7th Fleet.
- Tourism market decline comparison involving Guam, Hawaii, and Okinawa, alongside discussions of military base relocation cycles.
- Governors urged the US to include the Philippines in a visa program to boost ties, discussing potential inclusion in the visa program.
- Guam participated in investment promotion trips to several regional partners, including Korea, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
- Weather advisories are being issued by the National Weather Service regarding operations at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam.
- The University of Guam contributes to local workforce development goals in Guam.
- The National Weather Service and Joint Typhoon Warning Center provide weekly outlooks and monitor tropical disturbances in Guam and Micronesia.
- The National Weather Service advises residents of Guam and CNMI regarding current conditions.
- The National Weather Service has been providing advisories regarding weather patterns in Guam since June 1st.
- Matson plans to deploy new containerships built by Hanwha to enhance services for Guam customers on the China-Long Beach Express route.