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.
Managing directors appointed at Delta
Delta Air Lines has appointed a new managing director for the Asia Pacific area.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Uncle Tote" shared music, memories
The entire island of Guam was shocked to learn of the passing local music legend Joe "Uncle Tote" Cunningham.

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

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.

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.

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.

Cast of "Sleeping Beauty Kids" brings Disney classic to life
San Vicente Catholic School in Barrigada proudly presents Disney's "Sleeping Beauty Kids".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guam SportsWrap - May 16
Get your fix of scores, standings and stats with Dave Delgado!
