Guam news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Guam:

Top Stories

  1. Guam's COVID-19 cases continue to rise: The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,444. (Pacific Daily News)
  2. Guam National Wildlife Refuge reopens: The Guam National Wildlife Refuge has reopened to the public after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (KUAM News)
  3. Guam's tourism industry struggles to recover: Guam's tourism industry is still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many hotels and resorts reporting low occupancy rates. (Guam Daily Post)

Local News

  1. Guam's Department of Education announces new school year schedule: The Guam Department of Education has announced the new school year schedule, which will start on August 17. (KUAM News)
  2. Guam's Legislature passes bill to increase minimum wage: The Guam Legislature has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage on the island from $8.65 to $10.50 per hour. (Pacific Daily News)
  3. Guam's Department of Public Works announces road closures: The Guam Department of Public Works has announced several road closures and lane restrictions due to construction and maintenance work. (Guam Daily Post)

International News

  1. US and Japan hold joint military exercises in Guam: The US and Japan held joint military exercises in Guam this week, which included a simulated attack on a Japanese island. (Stars and Stripes)
  2. Guam's Governor meets with US Secretary of Defense: Guam's Governor, Lou Leon Guerrero, met with US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, to discuss issues related to the island's military presence and security. (KUAM News)
  3. Guam's economy grows despite pandemic: Guam's economy grew by 1.4% in 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pacific Daily News)