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Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees
Eight Democrats in the Senate have expressed “profound alarm” about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s decision to terminate a consent order involving Navy Federal Credit Union’s alleged overcharging of overdraft fees. Under the CFPB’s...

Army to grow air defense force by 30%
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The U.S. Army is planning to grow its air and missile defense force by 30%, according to the commander of the service’s Space and Missile Defense Command. In addition to adding three Patriot battalions equipped with the...

Sports News | India to Face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek
New Delhi [Ind], August 7 (ANI): The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur,...

Guam man sentenced in major federal drug case
Law enforcement seized a staggering haul: Nearly 600 grams of meth, 400 grams of cocaine, pharmaceuticals, a firearm, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and over $350,000 in cash, plus luxury cars and goods.

OPINION Blas: This is who we are—commemorating 75 years of self-governance with pride, purpose
On August 1 of this year, Guam will mark a profound milestone—75 years since the passage of the Organic Act of 1950. This landmark legislation not only conferred U.S. citizenship upon the people of Guam but also laid the foundation for civilian...

Guam nonprofit recognized for cultural and wellness advocacy
Guåhan Global Foundation has been named the Best Cross-Cultural and Eco-Wellness Advocacy 2025 – Western Pacific by Acquisition International, a United Kingdom media outlet that recently held their annual Non-Profit Organisation Awards. Guåhan...

Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Palacios dies at 69
Governor Arnold I. Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 69, after suffering a medical incident in his Capitol Hill office on Saipan. He was airlifted to Guam for specialized care but was later...

Spay & Neuter Island Pets program to hold community event at Talo’fo’fo Mayor’s Jeromy Newby Community Center
“This initiative makes vital spay and neuter services more accessible while helping to reduce the stray animal population across our island,” said Territory Veterinarian Mariana Q Turner. “We are grateful to Mayor Taitague for hosting this event...

Government attempt to dismiss claims in brutality case opposed
Jose Develles, the man who filed suit at the District Court of Guam against the government of Guam and certain Guam Police Department officers over alleged police brutality, is opposing GovGuam's attempt to dismiss claims made against it. The...

GIANT Task Force's Sherwood: Guam 'final destination' for 780 lbs. of drugs seized in the mail
U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge Stephen Sherwood, out of the San Francisco Division, said all the 780 pounds of illegal drugs, mainly methamphetamine, that were seized in the mail over the last four years were destined for Guam, which remains to...

Blas to run for governor in 2026
The speaker of the 38th Guam Legislature, Frank Blas Jr., a Republican, will run for governor of Guam in the 2026 general election. In an interview Tuesday with The Guam Daily Post, Blas said his reason for running was "to be able to help to...

Apatang, Mendiola sworn in as NMI governor and lieutenant governor
In a somber ceremony, Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro, Northern Mariana Islands Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to now Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis C. Mendiola on the morning of July 24. Chief Justice Alexandro C....
CNMI governor Arnold Palacios, 69, passes away after medical incident
Late CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios Photo: Facebook / Office of Governor Arnold I. Palacios Governor Arnold Indalecio Palacios passed away at the age of 69 late Wednesday night after a medical incident led him to collapse in his office on Capitol...

Guam's 81st Liberation Day: Here's what you need to know, from parade to fireworks, festival
July 21 marks the 81st anniversary of Guam's liberation from Japanese occupation during World War II, and the island is marking the occasion with a grand parade along Marine Corps Drive, three fireworks displays and a three-day festival at the...

PBS Guam funding slashed, major cuts loom
The Congress on Tuesday passed legislation that slashed $1.1 billion from the budget of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides major funding for PBS Guam, KGTF. "This decision, made in an increasingly unpredictable political...

CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios dies Wednesday night, hours after airlifted to Guam for medical treatment
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold I. Palacios died late Wednesday night, hours after he was airlifted to Guam following a “medical incident” in the morning. He was 69. Lt. Gov. David Apatang, who will be sworn in as CNMI...

Get to know Guam: Talofofo (Talo’fo’fo) God's country
Local hikers enter one of the Talo’fo’fo Caves to explore and study artifacts such as lusongs, stone mortars, and pictographs, left by ancient Chamorros. (Photo by Nathalie Pereda, courtesy of Guampedia) Editor’s note: The U.S. territory of Guam...

Moylan asks US AG Pam Bondi to intervene in governor's special prosecutor suit
Attorney General Douglas Moylan wants U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene in Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s lawsuit seeking a special prosecutor to probe Moylan’s office for alleged hiring and promotion violations. Federal court records show...

Advanced manufacturing leader chosen as Guam builds workforce for historic military buildup
The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America has selected a seasoned manufacturing executive to spearhead the establishment of Guam's first advanced manufacturing facility, marking a critical step in preparing the island for...

Findings released from summit on GovGuam procurement woes
Outdated and conflicting statutes, unpredictable timelines and inconsistent application of rules that undermine confidence are among the persistent challenges of the government of Guam's procurement system. Those were some of the key findings from...