New General Manager Selected For Guam Port (Pacific Daily News)Glenn Leon Guerrero has been selected to be the general manager for the Port Authority of Guam, the Pacific Daily News reports.Leon Guerrero...
Jul 04 2008
Matson, Union Workers Agree On Contract (Honolulu Advertiser)Matson Navigation Co. and 200 unionized workers have reached a tentative contract settlement, the Honolulu Advertiser reports.The agreement...
Jul 03 2008
School Board Begins Search For Superintendent--Again (Pacific Daily News)Guam's Education Policy Board tonight begins the search again for a public schools superintendent, the Pacific Daily News reports.It would...
Jul 02 2008
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Hospitality execs probed for opinion on proposed red light policy Members of the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association are currently being asked to provide their input on draft legislation crafted by the Guam Land Use Commission. The proposed legislation mirrors other laws in various jurisdictions nationwide. Adult entertainment would include adult arcades, adult entertainment facilities, as well as adult book and novelty stores.
05, July
Judge orders severance in cash smuggling case Two men who are charged with bulk cash smuggling and conspiracy will have separate trials. District Court Chief Judge Frances Tydingco Gatewood granted a motion to sever in the criminal case against Ernesto Verdera and Mark Bartolome.
05, July
Citi Foundation donates for summer program 20 high school seniors are getting academic instruction through the 2008 Summer Bridge Program thanks to a generous $15,000 donation from the Citi Foundation to the Guam Community College.
05, July
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Systems Development charge applies only to certain ratepayers Island residents can expect to see more than their water bill in the mail as the Guam Waterworks Authority is informed ratepayers of the establishment of a Systems Development Charge. The new fee will only apply to those who connect to GWA's public water and wastewater for the first time or existing user who wish to increase their capacity.
05, July
GPA vehicle spotted by citizen correspondent at Barrigada gameroom It was earlier this week when a "Citizen Correspondent" e-mailed a picuture to KUAM News after spotting a Government of Guam vehicle parked outside The Other House of Liberty Gameroom in the village of Barrigada. We've since learned that the government vehicle belongs to the Guam Power Authority.
05, July
Calvo introduces Deficit Reduction Act of 2008 With a recent public auditor report recommending growing revenues should go toward paying down the government's half-billion dollar deficit, Senator Eddie Baza Calvo has introduced the Deficit Reduction Act of 2008.
05, July
Sparks between Adelup, AG's Office continue to fly As the island celebrates Independence Day, one thing that sure sets off fireworks is the dispute between Adelup and the Office of the Attorney General. At issue is Acting Governor Mike Cruz's recent order for the Department of Revenue & Taxation to renew the licenses of amusement devices that the AG's Office - after months of investigation - deemed illegal gambling devices.
05, July
DPW, DOC working to open schools on time With a finalized to-do list in hand the Department of Public Works along with GPSS will mobilize Monday to tackle getting Guam's public schools prepped for their August opening.
