Guam Governor Lourdes Aflague “Lou” Leon Guerrero has led the island since 2019 after a career as a nurse, senator, and businesswoman.
Super Typhoon Bavi is lashing Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with Category 5 winds, torrential rain, and widespread outages. The storm is forecast to pass near or over Rota and Saipan, heightening the risk of catastrophic damage and prolonged power losses.
A powerful Typhoon Bavi has intensified near the Mariana Islands, with authorities warning of catastrophic winds and extensive rain. Rota and nearby islands are under extreme wind warnings as officials urge immediate shelter and caution against venturing outside.