"GPA will review the PUC’s recommendation once received and will continue to advocate for an approach that protects customers from sharp increases while recognizing the actual cost of fuel required to serve the island," GPA said in a release on Sunday.
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"All of our pigs are diseased, and they have some fairly serious diseases Swine brucellosis, pseudorabies, leptospirosis, being the main ones," Richardson said.
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"This is a three-month weight loss program with components of social determinants and health activities delivered by CHWs. The program is aimed at helping participants lose weight and understand specific and relevant social determinants of health challenges," Diaz said
“Every one of these graduates worked hard to reach this point, and their success speaks to the determination and the dedication of our Allied Health Program. Because of this, Guam now has 20 more individuals prepared to serve our community as Registered Nurses," Tudela said.
The incident occurred on Sept. 9 in the "automotive parking lot" across the cafeteria. According to the complaint, Tristan Jerome Concepcion Quinata chased a 15-year-old student and allegedly struck him in the face with brass knuckles, causing him to lose his balance.
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Five men were arrested as part of Operation Protektot Y Famagu'on, or "Defender of Children," an undercover law enforcement initiative conducted in Guam from Aug. 22 to Aug. 27 targeting individuals allegedly seeking unlawful sexual contact with minors online.
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“Our team identified a need, developed the application, and secured the funding to address it,” GMHA Interim Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joleen M. Aguon said.
"Several of us walked the campus the other day and I have to say, that I remember the first-time walking through it when it was first leased, then when it was used by JFK and then now to look at the campus today, there's a really big difference and improvement that we see in the campus today," Won Pat said.
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Guam Ethics Commission Executive Director Nico Fujikawa could not confirm or deny the existence of a complaint or investigation, citing legal protections for respondents and complainants.
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"They sacrifice their own money. Hours of their own time, doing things far outside the bounds of their job descriptions, because they are committed to their cause, and they are motivated by the sincere love for the people and the future of our island. Like so many of our schoolteachers, I am able to do this, to make these sacrifices, because we have second, and sometimes third jobs," Santos said.
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“Since 2002, it’s been our honor to recognize Guam’s First Responders and welcome them to stop into any of our Jamaican Grill restaurants in uniform to enjoy our famous combo plate on us. It is a small way we can gather together never to forget the thousands of lives lost in that senseless tragedy 25 years ago,” said Frank Kenney, co-owner of Jamaican Grill.
“These changes are creating additional costs and complications for people simply trying to mail goods from Guam to the mainland,” Moylan said. “We are raising those concerns at the federal level while also working to make the requirements easier for our residents to navigate.”
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"We looked at all those numbers, for example is a school had eight adult support aides and they had an additional eight teacher assistants, we looked at reallocating the resource of the one-to-one aides who were federal funded for the specific reason of adult support and reassigning them to other schools," Rosette said.
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"That week I realized the love I have for Guam was never something I’d have to leave behind to go serve the world. It was the very thing that let me explore and find my own individuality," Poblete said.
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As of Sept. 9, 15 campaigns have completed their profiles by publishing a biography and the platform's Political Courage Survey. Ten campaigns started but have not completed their profiles while 23 have not responded.
“The inaugural Håfa Adai Guam Festival is a celebration of the longstanding cultural and economic ties between Guam and Japan,” said Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero.
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"With the support of this administration and our federal partners, this modernization will help us reduce delays, strengthen accuracy, and make it easier for our clients to receive services with dignity and care,” DPHSS Director Theresa Arriola said.
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Police said the minor was found at a bus stop in Dededo. Authorities also confirmed that units responded and met with the reporting person and the minor, noting that Child Protective Services was called to assist during the preliminary investigation.
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"Progress toward Indicator 7 (Preschool Outcomes) was negatively impacted for preschool-aged children with disabilities. These interruptions limited the consistency and intensity of instruction and related services necessary to support measurable child progress," the report states.
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"While canvassing the area officers observed a make attired in a black shirt and white pants attempting to conceal himself in the heavily vegetated area from police," the complaint states.
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“Having a federally recognized Center of Excellence right here on Guam strengthens our ability to train that workforce at home and positions our island to play an even greater role in America’s maritime future," Moylan said.
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"As an employee, I feel like without each and every one of us, without each of the people here working, all the admin, the officers, everybody in between, we wouldn't be where we are as a government or as a community," Quinata said.
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New applicants who meet the updated income criteria will be placed on a centralized waitlist rather than enrolled immediately. Priority, however, will be given to foster children and families experiencing homelessness for immediate enrollment as funding spaces open up.
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"Under his leadership, the program modernized its information management system, improving case tracking accuracy by approximately 40 percent, and consistently maintained 100 percent reporting compliance with EEOC requirements," GDOL said.
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Magistrate Judge Jonathan Quan made history as the first judge to be unanimously confirmed by the Guam Legislature to a third term as a magistrate. During his remarks, he emphasized teamwork, institutional resilience and service to future generations.
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"225 international key travel partners, media, and influencers here to our island to visit and explore, see for themselves all the wonderful experiences that we have to offer here on Guam. The hope is that they come here ... and they are able to not only tell and influence other folks to visit but also make some business-to-business connections," GVB president Regine Biscoe Lee said during the event.
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“For years, our nurses, physicians and staff have provided extraordinary care in spaces that have not kept pace with the needs of our patients. After more than a decade of planning, funding, redesign and persistence, this project is finally ready to be built. We are not waiting for a future hospital to improve care. We are building better care at GMHA now,” Aguon said.
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“What we are doing is putting Guam on the map for how large carriers and companies think about building their network resiliency in our region,” Roland Certeza, GTA CEO, said.
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GVB estimates that if each participant influences five additional visitors to travel to Guam, the tour could generate roughly 1,000 additional visitors and "$1.5 million in direct spending and $2 million in total economic impact."
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The estimated cost of addressing facility needs across Guam Department of Education schools has climbed from $107.2 million in 2022 to $427 million in 2026, and with nearly $20 million in unexpected Section 30 funds anticipated, lawmakers are proposing competing plans on how the money should be spent on school facilities.
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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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