GUAM

Community News

Photo Of Screenshot of Fake Ad

Education

UOG: Beware of social media scams offering online courses

The University of Guam is asking the public to report any fraudulent social media ads and posts impersonating UOG to Facebook and Instagram.

Photo Of Capt. Nicholas Simmons stands with Lt. Emma Saunders just after she’s taken command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Jalle Merritt in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024.

Education

New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) in Guam

Lt. Emma Saunders took command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Jalle Merritt in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024.

Photo Of The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) arrive to Woleai, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 12, 2024, with an injured 9-year-old boy and his parents for further transport aboard a Pacific Mission Aviation flight to a higher level of medical care in Yap.

Education

U.S. Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation and delivers drought relief in Federated States of Micronesia

Following a high-profile rescue of three mariners from Pikelot Atoll, the U.S. Coast Guard, operating through the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and coordinated by U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam with U.S. Embassy and USAID partners, continued their vital service in the Pacific by conducting a critical medical evacuation and delivering more than 15,000 lbs. of essential drought relief supplies to several island communities from April 9 – 13, 2024.

Photo Of Fiona Blyleven runs ahead of her brother, Sam, and her father, Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024.

Education

Spirit of Steel: Celebrating the youngest heroes of 3rd MEB

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

Photo Of

Education

Guam Kitchen: Chamorro recipe for red brown rice

My family is making a concerted effort to develop healthier eating habits. We’re making small changes in the foods we eat as well as how we prepare them.

Photo Of U.S. Army Capt. Greg May of the Guam National Guard displays his recently earned Pathfinder Badge at Joint Force Headquarters Guam, April 2, 2024.

Education

Guam Guardsman earns Blade Runner award

Capt. Greg May of the Guam Guard was in his last day at Maneuver Captain’s Career Course when a National Guard Bureau liaison spoke to the class.

Photo Of Emsley: (Tan | 4 years and 1 month old | male | up to date with vaccines)

Education

Guam pet of the week: Emsley

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

Photo Of Cookie: (Black and White | 14 weeks old | female | up to date with vaccines | spayed | microchipped)

Education

Guam pet of the week: Cookie

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

Photo Of Archie: (White and tan | 8 months old | male | up to date with vaccines | neutered | microchipped)

Education

Guam pet of the week: Archie

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

Photo Of Cookie: (Black and White | 14 weeks old | female | up to date with vaccines | spayed | microchipped)

Education

Guam pet of the week: Flaaffy

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

Photo Of

Education

GPA and Aggreko Collaborate to Ensure Power Reliability by July

Guam Power Authority (GPA) met with its power partner, Aggreko, a global leader in modular power solutions, to address the increasing demand for energy in Guam on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Photo Of

Education

Chamorro Folktales about Guam: Puntan Påtgon

The legend of Puntan Påtgon (Child’s Point) is a folktale about a powerful man who becomes envious of his child’s superior strength: Long, long ago giants are said to have lived in the Mariana Islands.

Photo Of

Education

Guam Chamorro Folktales: Dinague Laolao

Back in the ancient days, giants with supernatural strength inhabited the Mariana Islands. The giant men of the different villages and clans occasionally fought or argued with each other.

Photo Of

Education

Coral reef fish key to island life on Guam

Marine fishes fulfill several important functions for Guam.

The best stories from the Pacific, in your inbox

Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more.

Sign Up Now