Sealed federal criminal case follows stolen credit cards and tax refund reports
Credit cards and at least one tax refund stolen from a Mangilao mail cluster box led to a federal investigation and warrant, and possibly a criminal case in the U.S.…
Ombre Ga’chong: Missile defense is the difference between remaining an American, or becoming a communist Chinese citizen by force
By Lee Webber Last week I began my column with this sentence: “Si vis pacem, para bellum.” It is a Latin adage translated that means, “if you want peace, prepare…
Senators approve $20M budget increase for public school maintenance, report shows agencies declining to support schools
A majority of senators voted to increase the Guam Department of Education’s budget by $20 million from GDOE’s requested budget. The additional money will be dedicated to school maintenance costs,…
Guam has 14 new paramedics, increasing life-saving capabilities
Congratulations to the Guam Fire Department’s first Paramedic Cohort! The past 24 months, and over 1100 hours of dedicated time and preparation displayed their professionalism, loyalty, and dedication to the…
Law requires judges to avoid jailing criminal defendants “whenever possible”
If the public wants Superior Court of Guam judges to have more discretion to jail criminal defendants while they await trial, then the legislature will need to change the law…
The President authorizes significantly more disaster funding to Guam
President Biden has increased the federal cost share of Typhoon Mawar recovery costs from 75 percent to 90 percent, according to a White House announcement today. “Under the President’s major…
Duenas: Let’s put the money where our mouths are with public schools
Senator Chris Duenas wants public schools to have at least an annual $20 million budget for maintenance of campuses starting in October. The republican lawmaker is proposing an amendment to…
Eun leads GVB road show in Korea to lure tourists to Guam
The Guam Visitors Bureau completed its Korea roadshow to Busan, Daegu, and Gwangju alongside twelve local tourism partners representing various Guam hotels and optional tours. The roadshow was from August…
Woman whose car went airborne in Yigo has died
The following is a news release from the Guam Police Department: In light of the recent serious traffic crash that occurred on August 7th, 2023, in the parking lot of…
SelectCare to administer new GovGuam health insurance program starting October 1
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has reformed the annual GovGuam health and dental insurance program for its employees and retirees from a multi-company contract, to exclusive contracts with third-party administrators of…
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