. DFS Saipan to close doors; investor may be in the wings News: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Feb 20, 2025 Share this News DFS Saipan to close doors; investor may be in the wings DFS – a longtime fixture in Saipan – is closing its doors April 30, according to a statement sent to media Feb. 19.
. GVB board meets in closed door session again; promises focus on tourism recovery News: Guam Posted on: Feb 20, 2025 Share this News GVB board meets in closed door session again; promises focus on tourism recovery The Guam Visitors Bureau’s board of directors continued its special board meeting on Feb. 19 which, like the last meeting on Feb. 6, immediately went into executive session.
. Palau grants, investment opportunities and more News: Palau Posted on: Feb 18, 2025 Share this News Palau grants, investment opportunities and more While Palau waits to see which of its U.S. grants will remain according to the Office of the President, the country is moving forward with an open door for investors.
. 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.
. Palau’s President and Japan's Prime Minister Agree to Strengthen “Tokubetsu” Relationship News: Japan, Palau Posted on: Feb 13, 2025 Share this News Palau’s President and Japan's Prime Minister Agree to Strengthen “Tokubetsu” Relationship Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan and President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau met in Japan on Feb. 12, where they agreed to reinforce the "tokubetsu" (special) relationship between the two nations.
. 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.