Federal prosecutors face double jeopardy challenge
Raymond and Juanita Martinez paid their dues to society – the maximum allowable 48 months in federal prison according to sentencing guidelines – for a crime the federal government is…
Fantasies about rainbow flags and why celebration – not simply tolerance – must be the goal
By Mabel Doge Luhan Well, I guess it’s Pride month again! When totally truthful truth-tellers on social media and Kandit comments can tell us the totally true tale of a…
The wealthy will never understand today’s struggle
This is one of those instances where we have to wonder if the affluent sitting in positions of power can ever truly understand what it is we, everyday Guamanians, struggle…
Ombre Ga’chong: We need citizenship – not vote bribes – if we want leadership
By Lee Webber While certainly not a Chamorro I am a Guamanian having lived and worked on Guam since 1968. I have a Chamorro wife and have raised my family…
Guam’s airport needs to hire Carl Gutierrez for a day
Good grief, how long is it going to take for the Guam International Airport Authority to tile its baggage claims and immigration areas? It’s been more than a year since…
Why those rainbow flags matter
Having an effeminate voice or swagger in the 1980s and the 1990s in Guam was inviting some (most likely closet case) macho guy to call you a “gela,” “fag,” or…
Baleto is DOCOMO PACIFIC’s new CEO
Longtime Guam businesswoman and former GovGuam finance chief Christine Baleto is the new president and chief executive officer of DOCOMO PACIFIC, the company announced in a news release today. Ms.…
Child rapists to get mandatory 25-year sentence if governor signs Barnett’s bill
The Guam Legislature Friday passed legislation unanimously that, if signed or lapsed into law by the governor, will set a mandatory 25-year prison sentence on any person convicted of sexually…
Vandals target gay rights flags in Sinajana
Vandals early this morning caused more than $800 in damage to public property throughout Sinajana as they stole “Pride” flags, or flags celebrating gay rights. Sinajana Mayor Robert Hoffman said…