Legislature

The bill would wave tuition, but not fees or other expenses, at the University of Guam and Guam Community College.

Sen. Shawn Gumataotao said the committee received testimony from 34 people - all supporting Watson's confirmation.

Guam lawmakers moved a bill to expand the Tiguac Cemetery to the voting file, with amendments.

Bills involving the expansion of the public cemetery and stricter penalties for some crimes are on the agenda.

Lawmakers raised concerns about the lack of details about the project and the wisdom of sidestepping the attorney general's legal review.

A session scheduled for Nov. 21 was canceled after a court ruled in favor of landowners in a condemnation challenge, but the governor said that ruling involved a different piece of property.

A special session called by the governor on Sept. 29 to discuss the same legislation was adjourned without action.

Guam’s minimum wage was raised to $9.25 an hour on Sept. 1, 2021. For a full-time employee, that’s $19,240 a year before taxes.

GVB highlighted the success of the Tumon Night Market and destination improvements.

Although the act was signed into law in 2022, there have been no rules governing complaints, enforcement or penalties