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Guam

Population: 118,000
Political status: US territory
Head of government: Governor
Currency: US dollar ($US)
Time: +10 hours GMT

Newspapers

Guam Chinese News

American Printing Corp
256 Chalan San Antonio
Tamuning 96911
Ph (671) 646-7873/4
Fax (671) 649-0712
Frequency: biweekly
Circulation: 3500
Language: Chinese
Cover price: free
Founded: Jan 23, 1993
Editor: Charlene Llaw
Content: news of interest to the Chinese community and tourists, display advertising

Guam Kyodo News Service

Kyodo News Service
PO Box 7070
Tamuning 96931
Ph (671) 649-0607
Fax (671) 649-0609, 649-2214
Frequency: twice daily
Language: Japanese
Content: facsimile news service of interest to the Japanese community and tourists, display advertising

Guam Shinbun

Guam Shinbun, Inc.
PO Box 10014
Tamuning 96931
Ph (671) 646-8712, 649-7745
Fax (671) 649-0423
Frequency: weekly (Friday)
Circulation: 20,000
Language: Japanese
Cover price: free
Founded: 1986
Editor: Leo Okamura
Content: local and international news and sport; shopping, entertainment and restaurant guides, display advertising

Guam Shoppers' Guide

MV Pangilinan Enterprises
152 Sereno Ave
Tamuning
PO Box EG
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 646-5871/4
Fax (671) 646-6702
Newsfax (671) 649-4618
Frequency: weekly (Friday)
Circulation: 20,000
Language: English
Founded: 1992
Publisher: Mark V Pangilinan
Editor: Benjamin Afuang
Content: features on current events, lifestyle topics, business and entertainment; display advertising

Korean Community News

PO Box 23425
GMF 96921
Ph (671) 646-8032
Fax (671) 646-1021
Frequency: weekly
Circulation: 2000
Language: Korean
Cover price: free
Founded: 1984
Owner/publisher: Yong K Jin
Pages: 24
Content: news about Guam and the CNMI; and Korean restaurants, markets and companies

Korean News

PO Box 23983
GMF 96921
Ph (671) 646-6937, 646-9456
Fax (671) 649-2440
Frequency: weekly (Friday)
Circulation: 1700
Language: Korean
Cover price: free
Founded: December 1982
Publisher/editor: Boo Ken Oh
Content: local and international news
Distribution: on Guam and Saipan at Korean markets and churches.

Micro Call

Communication Dept
University of Guam
UOG Station
Mangilao 96923
Ph (671) 734-8048
Fax (671) 734-8048
Frequency: weekly
Language: English
Cover price: free
Faculty advisor: John Wittmayer
Content: university events and people; local, regional and international news

Pacific Crossroads

Public Affairs Office
US Naval Forces, Nimitz Hill
COMNAVMAR PSC 489
Box 10
FPO AP 96536-0051
Ph (671) 349-5207/9
Fax (671) 344-5034
Frequency: weekly (Friday)
Language: English
Cover price: free
Founded: 1950s
Public Affairs Officer: Lt Kelly Merrell
Chief journalist: Philip Eggman
Content: Navy news, policies, events, sports; display advertising
Distribution: to all Navy and Air Force housing units, military exchanges and military commands

Pacific Daily News

Guam Publications Inc. (Gannett Co)
248 Archbishop FL Flores St
PO Box DN
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 477-9711/6
Fax (671) 472-1512
News Fax (671) 477-3079
Ad Fax (671) 477-0359
Frequency: daily (Sunday edition: Pacific Sunday News)
Circulation: 25,000
Language: English
Cover price: $.60 (Sunday edition: $1)
Name changed (from Guam Daily News): February 2, 1970
Publisher: Lee P Webber
Managing Editor: Margaret Sizemore
Pages: 48 (Sunday 24)
Content: local, regional and international news, features and comment; Gannet News Service, AP, UPI, Newspaper Enterprise Association and Christian Science Monitor news services.
Distribution: throughout Micronesia

Pacific Voice

Archdiocese of Agana
PO Box 2553
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 472-6427, 646-7181
Fax (671) 477-5224
Frequency: weekly (Sunday)
Language: English
Cover price: free
Founded: 1945
Editor: Rev. Brigido Arroyo
Content: local and international Catholic events, other news of interest to the Catholic community; display advertising
Distribution: to all Catholic parishes in Micronesia

Tropic Topics

633rd Air Base Wing
Andersen Air Force Base
633 ABW/PA
Unit 14003
Box 25
APO AP 96543-4003
Ph (671) 366-5608
Fax (671) 366-4242
Frequency: weekly (Friday)
Circulation: 5800
Language: English
Cover price: free
Founded: 1954
Public Affairs Chief: Maj. Susan L Hankey
Editor: Senior Airman Angela C Arnold
Content: Air Force news, policies, events, sports; display advertising

Magazines

Guam Business News

Glimpses of Guam, Inc.
PO Box 3191
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 649-0883
Fax (671) 649-8883
Frequency: monthly
Circulation: 2500
Language: English
Founded: March 1983
Publisher: Stephen Nygard
Content: "The authority on business in Micronesia"
Readership: nearly half have incomes over $55,000 and travel an average of three times a year, mostly to the US and Asia
Distribution: primarily on Guam and Saipan, available in newsstands in Agana, Barrigada, Dededo, Harmon, Piti, Sinajana, Tamuning, Yigo and Saipan.

Latte Magazine

126 Rt 8, Ste b2-7
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 477-7775
Fax (671) 477-7773
Frequency: monthly
Language: English
Publisher/editor-in-chief: Manny Crisostomo
Content: Issues, events, news, features respecting Chamorro identity and heritage, as well as contemporary Guam and its multiculturalism

Manila, Manila

2nd Fl, Johndel Bldg
Dededo
PO Box 10643
Tamuning 96931
Ph (671) 637-5982/3
Fax (671) 637-5984
Frequency: monthly
Editor: Tess Quintans
Content: glossy news and lifestyle magazine catering to the Filipino community

Radio

KOLG 90.9FM

Light 91
Catholic Educational Radio
Archdiocese of Agana
PO Box DZ
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 477-5654, 475-5654
Fax (671) 477-5656
General manager: Father David Quitugua
Service: community broadcasts, seven days a week
Programming: popular and religious music; news by AP, Paulist Communications, the Maryknolls and Christophers. Public service announcements accepted, also donations and sponsorships

KOKU-FM

Hit Radio 100
Western Systems Inc.
530 West O'Brien Dr
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 477-5658
Fax (671) 472-7663
Service: 24 hours a day in English, seven days a week
Programming: Top 40, Guam's No. 1 radio station since 1984; news by the Guam Cable TV Newsroom at 55 minutes past the hour

KPRG 89.3

Guam Educational Radio Foundation
University of Guam
Bldg 13, Dean's Circle
UOG Station
Mangilao 96923
Ph (671) 734-8930, 734-2954
Fax (671) 734-2958
Programming: affiliated with (US) National Public Radio, presenting a high-quality news, information and entertainment programs without commercials

KSDA-FM

Joy 92
Adventist Broadcasting Service
290 Chalan Palayso
Agana Heights 96919
Ph (671) 472-5732
Fax (671) 477-4678
Station manager: John Geli
Programming: Live reports from CNN Radio News aired throughout the day

KSTereO FM 95.5

Inter-Island Communications
4th Fl
Bank of Hawaii Bldg
Agana
PO Box 20249
GMF 96921
Ph (671) 477-7108
Fax (671) 477-6411
Service: 24 hours a day in English, seven days a week
Programming: AP news and sports aired throughout the day

KTWG-AM

Trans World Radio
1868 Halsey Dr
Asan 96922
Ph (671) 477-9701/2
Fax (671) 477-2838
Programming: contemporary Christian music, news, public service announcements, children's programs and Christian commentary

Isla 61 and Classic 94 FM

Pacific Telestations Co.
Micronesian Broadcastng Corp.
PO Box 368
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 637-KUAM
Fax (671) 637-9865
Service: 24 hours a day in English, Chamorro and Tagalog; seven days a week
Programming: majority promoting Chamorro language music and talk, also niche programs for Filipino, island and country listeners

Newstalk 57AM and Power 98FM

Sorensen Pacific Broadcasting Inc.
PO Box GM
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 477-5700/3
Fax (671) 477-3982
News director: Patti Arroyo
Service: 24 hours a day in English, seven days a week. CBS news and sports hourly, as well news from AP and Guam's largest news team.

Television

Guam Cable TV

Western Systems Inc.
530 West O'Brien Dr
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 477-7818
Fax (671) 477-7847
News director: Drew Hadwal

KGTF-TV

Guam Educational Telecommunications Corporation
PO Box 21449
GMH GA 96921
Ph (671) 734-2207, 734-5788, 734-3476
Fax (671) 734-5483

KTGM-TV (TV-14)

692 Marine Dr
Tamuning 96911
Ph (671) 649-8814
Fax (671) 649-0371

KUAM-TV (TV-8)

Pacific Telestations
PO Box 368
Agana 96910
Ph (671) 637-5826, 637-6397
Fax (671) 637-9865, 637-9870 News director: Ginger Cruz

Marianas CableVision

PIA Marine Bldg, Ste 111
Tamuning 96911
Ph (671) 649-6741
Fax (671) 647-4005

Last Revised 20 November 1995
Copyright © 1995 by Suzanna Layton. All Rights Reserved.