. Dueñas introduces legislations to itemize BPT on transactional documents News: Guam Posted on: Feb 18, 2025 Share this News Dueñas introduces legislations to itemize BPT on transactional documents Sen. Christopher M. Dueñas introduced a new legislative measure aimed at transactional transparency.
. Letter To The Editor: In Short, We Thrive On Interdependence in the Workplace News: Guam Opinion: Columns Posted on: Feb 17, 2025 Share this News Letter To The Editor: In Short, We Thrive On Interdependence in the Workplace Interesting studies on performance reviews. I guess it really depends on a company’s objective(s) when it comes to evaluations of its employees. For us, performance reviews play an essential role in communicating expectations, managing productivity, and fostering accountability. While that might sound a bit cliché or even archaic given today’s declining trend of performance reviews, we focus heavily on coaching and mentoring across all levels, which starts with leadership.
. Parkinson introduces "No Pari-Pari" Act and bill to restore appointed AG; Moylan calls it retaliation News: Guam Posted on: Feb 17, 2025 Share this News Parkinson introduces "No Pari-Pari" Act and bill to restore appointed AG; Moylan calls it retaliation Sen. William A. Parkinson introduced two bills this week aimed at government reform, one targeting nepotism in hiring and another seeking to split the role of Guam’s Attorney General.
. Destinu Guåhan makes an inaugural $1 million plus investment into two local businesses News: Guam Posted on: Feb 14, 2025 Share this News Destinu Guåhan makes an inaugural $1 million plus investment into two local businesses The Guam Economic Development Authority’s Destinu Guåhan Venture Capital program made its first investments into Fish Eye Marine Ventures, Inc. and Vertical Industries, Inc. totaling up to a little over $1 million.
. Pacific Star Resort owners in 'serious talks' to finalize sale of hotel News: Guam Posted on: Feb 14, 2025 Share this News Pacific Star Resort owners in 'serious talks' to finalize sale of hotel The U.S. District Court of Guam continued a hearing in the bankruptcy case of Marianas Properties LLC, owner of the Pacific Star Resort and Spa, as the company negotiates with Bank of Guam to resolve a dispute over a $32 million loan.
. State of mourning proclaimed to honor former Vice Speaker Nelson News: Guam Posted on: Feb 11, 2025 Share this News State of mourning proclaimed to honor former Vice Speaker Nelson Guam is in a state of mourning following the death of former Vice Speaker Theodore “Ted” S. Nelson, a six-term senator and long-time educator. Flags are being flown at half-staff in his honor.
. Letter To The Editor: The Easy Battles And The Hard War Against Homelessness News: Guam Opinion: Columns Posted on: Feb 11, 2025 Share this News Letter To The Editor: The Easy Battles And The Hard War Against Homelessness In many jurisdictions, the “easy” response to homelessness has been to criminalize it.
. Four new businesses ring in the new year, one bids farewell News: Guam Posted on: Feb 10, 2025 Share this News Four new businesses ring in the new year, one bids farewell The start of the new year brings a host of new businesses to offer products that the island has seldom seen.
. Early intervention is key to stabilizing homelessness, expert said News: Guam Posted on: Feb 10, 2025 Share this News Early intervention is key to stabilizing homelessness, expert said Efforts to address homelessness in Guam continue to evolve with a focus on expanding shelter options, addressing substandard living conditions, and providing services for vulnerable populations. However, challenges remain, particularly as shelters struggle with overcrowding and barriers to supporting those with mental health and substance abuse issues.
. New entrepreneurs: Going from digital to doorstep News: Guam Posted on: Feb 10, 2025 Share this News New entrepreneurs: Going from digital to doorstep The island’s Instagram entrepreneurs find ways to turn likes and follows into sales, and for the most part, run their business through their phones. While pop-up shops and meet-ups are how some of these businesses operate, the dream does not stop at social media with some wanting to see their product in a store.