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guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:00 pm


Calvo writes to Obama on visa waivers

Gov. Eddie Calvo yesterday sent a letter to President Barack Obama applauding the administration's National Tourism and Travel Strategy that was unveiled last week.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:00 pm


Managing directors appointed at Delta

Delta Air Lines has appointed a new managing director for the Asia Pacific area.

Yahoo! Weather - Barrigada, GU
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Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 84 F

Forecast:
Fri - Showers. High: 88 Low: 80
Sat - Mostly Sunny. High: 90 Low: 80

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guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:19 am


Foster care honored with proclamation signing

There are 232 children without homes and parents and only 32 licensed foster homes according to Cindy Chugrad, a social worker from the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:18 am


Acme Universal faces federal suit

A Harmon construction company has been sued by the federal government for allegedly underpaying and overworking 16 laborers for three years.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:17 am


GFT files claim over high school scheduling

The Guam Federation of Teachers has filed an unfair labor practice claim with the Department of Administration over a new high school schedule that will increase teacher work hours and add an additional class to teacher workloads.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:16 am


Pro-buildup businessmen hire lobbyists

Over the last four months, a small group of local businessmen has quietly used private funding and lobbyists to bring a pro-buildup message to Washington, D.C.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:16 am


Donations can help children in need

When members of the community provide toys, books and necessary items for children under the care of Child Protective Services, the kids feel special.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:16 am


Heroin smuggler sentenced to 8 years

A convicted heroin smuggler who escaped the Philippines for 16 years before surrendering to authorities last May was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison yesterday.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 3:13 am


Guam loses 1,720 jobs: Local construction industry hit hardest

Guam lost more than 1,700 jobs over the last year, including more than 1,000 jobs in the construction industry, according to new statistics from the Guam Department of Labor.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 2:06 am


"Uncle Tote" shared music, memories

The entire island of Guam was shocked to learn of the passing local music legend Joe "Uncle Tote" Cunningham.


KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 2:05 am


Ancestral Lands Commission moves

As part of Governor Eddie Calvo's reorganization plan last year, he merged the Chamorro Land Trust Commission and the Guam Ancestral Lands Commission into the Department of Land Management.

guampdn.com - Local News
Fri May 18th at 2:02 am


Drowning review released: UOG says students were warned

Disciplinary action has been taken against a University of Guam professor who organized a history class hike that led to the death of 19-year-old student Alexander "A.J." Miralles, UOG confirmed yesterday as it released the fin...

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:47 am


Attorney seeks removal of fed mgmt team

The individuals who are suing the government for not providing adequate services for individuals with disabilities want the federal management team removed immediately.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:26 am


UOG students donate computer lab to GW

The University of Guam Fundamentals of Marketing class presented George Washington High School with a new computer lab this morning.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:26 am


Education Task Force waiting on reports

The Guam Education Task Force hopes to wrap-up all of its recommendations such as the status of Untalan Middle School to renovating and rebuilding existing public schools by early-July.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:25 am


Women's health conference Saturday

Bureau of Family Health and Nursing Services administrator Margarita Gay says participants can learn about how women can prevent from getting chronic diseases as well as how to eat healthy.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:25 am


Guam's STD cases on the rise

Saturday marks the National Pacific Island HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and today Public Health shared some of the latest stats on sexually transmitted diseases on Guam in the hopes to encourage more people to get tested.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:15 am


EPA still considering action against Taitano

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency continues to review its options on what action should be taken against Joseph Taitano.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:14 am


GEPA continues landfill feedback review

GEPA administrator Eric Palacios is continuing to review the more than 300 comments that were submitted by the public on Guam Resource Recovery Partners' plans to build a landfill in Atantano, Santa Rita.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:10 am


DOE updates stimulus funding status

With the September 30 deadline fast approaching to obligate a total of $60 million in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding, the Department of Education today presented its plan to the Administration on how to move the...

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 1:05 am


Sonny Plastic files appeal over NOV

GEPA administrator Eric Palacios could only say the company was issued an NOV relative to the importation of pesticides.

KUAM - News
Fri May 18th at 12:11 am


Fejeran busted for burglary

The Guam Police managed to recover several stolen items and picked up the person they feel might be responsible.

Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:53 pm


‘Procedure not followed’
user@mvguam.com (BY GERALDINE CASTILLO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

UOG reports on student’s drowning

THE University of Guam has released its findings in the internal review of a class hike that involved the drowning death of 19-year-old student Alexander John Miralles.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:51 pm


New lane shifts in Hagåtña
user@mvguam.com (BY ZITA Y. TAITANO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

THE Department of Public Works has announced that beginning 6 a.m. Saturday, southbound lanes on Marine Drive between Route 8 and Route 4 will be shifted to the east side of the center median area adjacent to the northbound lan...



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:50 pm


Wise Owl vet’s son arrested
user@mvguam.com (BY JANELA BUHAIN CARRERA | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

THE son of Wise Owl Animal Hospital veterinarian Dr. Joel Joseph was arrested yesterday after he allegedly harassed Department of Agriculture employees.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:49 pm


Number of jobs declining, mostly in construction
user@mvguam.com (BY ZITA Y. TAITANO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

“SOBERING news” was how Gov. Eddie Calvo described the number of jobs currently available on Guam during a briefing late yesterday afternoon.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:48 pm


Davis discusses voting rights complaint in Rotary address
user@mvguam.com (BY ZITA Y. TAITANO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

For the first time since he filed his voting rights complaint last year, Arnold “Dave” Davis publicly went over what led him to pursue the case during a speech he delivered yesterday before members of the Rotary Club of Guam.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:45 pm


Youth senators pass 8 bills
user@mvguam.com (BY JANELA BUHAIN CARRERA | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

THE island’s youth leaders yesterday passed eight of nine bills proffered and three resolutions during the Legislative Mock Session for Island Leadership Day 2012, using the event as a platform to raise concerns that affect the...



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:45 pm


Drug fugitive sentenced to eight years in prison
user@mvguam.com (BY GERALDINE CASTILLO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

A MAN who pled guilty to heroin importation in 1994 but fled for 16 years was finally sentenced in federal court to 100 months in prison and four years of supervised release.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:44 pm


Bordallo lauds CAPAC
user@mvguam.com (BY JANELA BUHAIN CARRERA | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

GUAM Delegate Madeleine Bordallo yesterday joined her colleagues affiliated with the Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus on the House floor to honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:43 pm


Speaker wants performance benchmarks for Fernandez
user@mvguam.com (BY LOUELLA LOSINIO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

SPEAKER Judi Won Pat has urged the Guam Education Board to establish clear performance indicators and to communicate with stakeholders regarding the criteria for evaluating the new Guam Department of Education superintendent.



Marianas Variety Guam Edition
Thu May 17th at 2:42 pm


Governor for a day
user@mvguam.com (BY LOUELLA LOSINIO | VARIETY NEWS STAFF)

FOR one day, St. John’s School student Andrew Sulla-Matthews learned the ropes of leading the entire island as Youth Governor.



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Thu May 17th at 5:30 am


Port security credentials addressed

A critical gap analysis is currently being conducted at the Port Authority of Guam after lawmakers raised concerns relative to security clearance requirements.


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Thu May 17th at 5:30 am


Swing for the fences at Strike Zone

Looking to perfect your swing? Needing a new uniform or an upgrade in baseball and softball gear, then head over to Strike Zone's second location in Tamuning.


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Thu May 17th at 5:30 am


UOG details inquiry into student's drowning

The University of Guam has completed its internal review into the death of 19-year-old A.J. Miralles.


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Thu May 17th at 5:29 am


DOE investigating allegations of teachers having sex with students

DOE confirms an investigation has been launched into allegations that a teacher may be inappropriately involved with a student.


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Thu May 17th at 5:21 am


Cast of "Sleeping Beauty Kids" brings Disney classic to life

San Vicente Catholic School in Barrigada proudly presents Disney's "Sleeping Beauty Kids".


KUAM - Sports
Thu May 17th at 5:14 am


MMA hopefuls weigh-in for Preba Hao

Weigh-ins for tomorrow nights Preba Hao event taking place at the Marriott Hotel were held at Green Lizard in Tumon today.


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Thu May 17th at 4:44 am


First women's tackle football league has nailbiting title game

The Circle K Island Stunnerz stunned the 76 Steel Blazers to win the inaugural Guam Women's Tackle Football League title 50-47 in front of an excited crowd.


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Thu May 17th at 4:37 am


Preba Hao weigh-ins held

Weigh-ins for tomorrow nights Preba Hao event taking place at the Marriott Hotel were held at Green Lizard in Tumon today.


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Thu May 17th at 4:32 am


Report Card: Oceanview Middle School

In this week's Report Card we take you to the Home of the Knights, where students speak with Krystal Paco about learning conditions at the Agat campus.


KUAM - Weekly Features - Nav Bar
Wed May 16th at 4:54 am


Harvest Festival stressed organic farming

For the sixth year DOA held the Harvest Festival, with the only difference this year being an increased interest in different farming practices throughout the community.


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Wed May 16th at 4:41 am


Island farmers taught to go organic

For the sixth year DOA held the Harvest Festival, with the only difference this year being an increased interest in different farming practices throughout the community.


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Wed May 16th at 4:40 am


Guam SportsWrap - May 16

Get your fix of scores, standings and stats with Dave Delgado!