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“Welcoming more than 4,500 international students in one year demonstrates how the University of Guam can contribute to our island in ways that extend beyond our traditional academic programs," Sharleen Santos-Bamba, Senior Vice President and Provost said.
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"They basically agreed to give us what we asked for. On top of that, they gave us another $19,885,394 for reconciliations for 2018 military cover-over for non-filers, 2018 home of record filers ... And then additionally they did a 2022 federal agency cover-over, 2023 federal agency cover-over and a 2024 agency cover-over." Carlson said.
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Guam is expected to receive $105 million in Section 30 funds on Sept. 15, according to the governor's office, which said the payment is an advance on federal revenues owed to the territory. The funds represent "revised estimates" of…
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GCC Interim President Virginia Tudela said learning of the fire "concerned" officials, as the college plans to demolish the building to make way for a "modern" facility which will house GCC's nursing and "soon-to-be" paramedic programs simulations lab and DPHSS clinic.
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Though tempting, Ferguson said, "At this time, I cannot be the chief medical examiner."
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“No matter where we stand on the issues that affect us, we are stronger when all voices are heard and considered, regardless of our size, geography, alliances, or political status. Pacific-led solutions can come from Guam just as they can come from anywhere in our region," Leon Guerrero said.
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"I don't have the exact amount at this time. In terms of the response, operations took approximately six hours. Due to the size of the structure and heavy smoke conditions throughout the building, crews had to conduct extensive searches across multiple floors and rooms to ensure no occupants remained inside," GFD Spokesperson Nick Garrido said.
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"Now they've asked for extension and today we confirmed that they (DPHSS) will come on the 11th for reinspection of the two schools," she said.
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The elevators at the Guam Capital Investment Corp. building in Hagåtña are back in service after the Department of Public Works issued a "Conditional Permit to Operate" nearly two years after they were shut down over safety concerns.
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"Friday, Aug. 28 was the 240th day of the calendar year and day 331 of the fiscal year. Numbers don’t lie and by any math or measure, other than Doug Moylan’s, there are abandoned vehicles being removed from public and private spaces from Yigo to Merizo at a rate of 1.5 to 2.09 a day, every day, all year long including weekends and holidays," the administration said.
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According to the complaint the woman filed the report with the Guam Police Department on June 8. She told police that she accepted an offer from Edwin Troy Guzman Salonga for a free tattoo two days prior and went to his residence.
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For too long, finding parking at GMH has added stress to moments that may already be difficult. Patients have canceled appointments or postponed procedures because of the difficulty of finding parking. That makes this more than a matter of convenience. When parking becomes a barrier to receiving care, it becomes a hospital priority. Today, we are responding to that need with action," Aguon said.
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She contended that by enacting the sections the Legislature has "effectively created a fourth branch of government."
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"What it does is it talks about how we were better than the sum of our parts, and, you know, the ability to come together and generate a force that can operate in multi-domain warfare environment is a statement that ... we can operate anywhere, anytime, and in any place that we choose," Gabriel said.
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“GIDF is about creating an experience that people will want to come back for year after year,” GVB Director of Destination Development Ina Carillo added. “We have an incredible opportunity to bring together competitive dancers who are at the top of their craft with professional performers who know how to command a stage. Our goal is to make the festival exciting for the dancers and unforgettable for the audience, while giving Guam the opportunity to host an event that truly feels international.”
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The students will be among the first to benefit from a covenant signed between the school and 500 Sails, a maritime cultural preservation nonprofit based in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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“I appreciate Secretary Mullin taking the time to hear directly about Guam’s priorities,” Moylan added. “We have important work ahead, and I’ll continue working with our federal and regional partners to deliver results for Guam.”
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"It's hard to describe, ... but they were very grateful that this is something that's going to be there for generations to come and for them to see it forever being named Paul M. McDonald Tutujan Park," Arroyo said.
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“I really want to give credit to the people at GMH, Dr. Joleen Aguon and her team, who worked on this and kept pushing. These grants don’t just happen. There’s a lot of work that goes into putting the project together, meeting the requirements and getting it across the finish line,” Salas Matanane said.
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Superior Court Judge John Terlaje handed down the sentence on Friday. Camacho received 10 years for the robbery charge and five years for the Vulnerable Victim Enhancement.
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"So, these abandoned cars clearly fall within debris refuse that would subject them to a possible felony. That's how we are going to approaching. There's also possible trespassing to government property types of issues, misdemeanor violation. We're going to throw the book at them. We've had it," Moylan said.
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“Our mission is to provide reliable and affordable electricity to the people of Guam on a sustained basis,” GPA General Manager John Benavente said.
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"This Legislature understood that tourism was struggling. We understood that there are things happening in the world that GVB simply cannot control. Regine Biscoe Lee does not control the weather. She doesn't cause typhoons. She does not control wars and instability involving Iran. She does not control global fuel prices or the fuel surcharges airlines pass on to travelers. And I am not going to sit here and pretend that she does. That is precisely why the Legislature stepped in," Lujan said.
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"FCI is the facility condition index a standard industry matrix used to measure the physical condition of the building or facility. 0 to 5 is considered good condition, 5-10 is considered fair and poor is anything greater than a 10," Ulloa-Heath explained.
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