Adelup Shares 'Strong Disappointment' over Budget Amendment Failure, Guam Chamber Calls Proposals 'Political Theater'

Adelup shares 'strong disappointment' over budget amendment failure, Guam Chamber calls proposals 'political theater'

The Office of the Governor said the Republican majority in the Guam Legislature is prioritizing large corporations after voting down an amendment that would give small businesses more tax breaks while the Guam Chamber of Commerce is calling proposals to…

Guam senators narrowly pass amendment to cut business privilege tax

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Chamber of Commerce welcomed the senators’ vote in favor of Sen. Shawn Gumataotao’s amendment to cut the business privilege tax from 5 percent to 4 percent, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The amendment, which was incorporated into the government of Guam’s 2026 budget bill, passed with eight votes. Voting “yes” were Republican Sens.  Tony Ada, Frank Blas Jr., Vince Borja, Shelly Calvo, Chris Duenas, Shawn Guma…