Thursday, May 15th 2008 3:16 AM Chamorro Standard Time
Volume 5 No. 27 May 12, 2008 to May 25, 2008
Guam News
'Little big giant' gets eaten by competitor
Some of MagiNet's clients and business acquaintances labeled it as the 'little big giant.'
Ambyth and Lynden launch weekly freight consolidation service on East Coast route
TAMUNING, Guam - Ambyth Logistics, a division of the Ambyth Group of companies, is adding a weekly ocean freight consolidation service to its offerings through an agreement reached with Seattle-based Lynden International.
Camacho, Bordallo go before U.S. Senate to request billions for military buildup
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Gov. Felix P. Camacho and Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo appeared before U.S. lawmakers May 1 to ask for immediate funding in order to prepare for the large influx of military personnel to Guam
FCC releases application in PTI purchase of IT&E
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission released April 28 documentation "requesting approval to transfer assets of IT&E to PTI Pacifica."
GWA wants contractors licenses revoked for illegal hookups
The Guam Waterworks Authority is appealing for action against ten companies that it alleges have been illegally hooking up to its water and sewer system.
Gate procedures concern contractors; GCA raises slow entry issues with military
Concerned contractors have advised the Journal that entry procedures on Naval facilities are taking several hours - sometimes as much as a half-work day, and that a contractor hired by the Air Force issues badges from 9 a.m. - hours after contracting staff would like entry.
New Home Depot manager aims to build up the business and put down roots
Jabarr D. Bean may have a mission - to take Guam's Home Depot to the next level - but he's also very happy to have made the move to the island.
New service aims to help companies secure buildup work
A Guam company will offer a variety of services designed to give construction companies and developers access to Requests for Proposals and bids, as well as training, administrative and project management services.
Editorial
Look to Guam's service sector for economic growth
The Institute for Supply Management, a private industry study group, released its much-awaited report of U.S. business activity on May 6. First quarter data for the U.S. service sector were better than expected.
Headline Story
Corporate Giving
South Pacific Petroleum Corp. recently donated trash cans to the village of Talofofo. The contribution was accepted by Pedro D. Paulino, mayor of Talofofo, and his staff, according to an April 22 release.
Regional News
RP probes $100-million insurance scam; U.S. Tricare plan targeted
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' Department of Health is set to investigate allegations that several Filipino doctors and hospitals are involved in a scam which defrauded the U.S. military of $100 million in health insurance claims.
Hooters of America flies to action; files case against local bar
PASAY CITY, Philippines - Hooters of America Inc. has filed a trademark infringement case against a local bar that has been carrying the Hooters brand.
GHURA to redevelop Guma Trankilidat; residents to remain on-site
The Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority is looking for bids from developers interested in redeveloping a prime piece of property, Guma Trankilidat in Tumon.
Saipan power company goes green
GARAPAN, Saipan - In this age of environmental consciousness, more big businesses have started investing in programs that would address concerns about carbon emission, including a Saipan power company.
NMI contractors hope for share of Guam's construction boom
GUALO RAI, Saipan - With the NMI construction sector in a slump, contractors are looking to capital improvement projects and the Guam's military build up to stay afloat.
Opinion
Property managers must use reasonable care to avoid liability
Anyone who has been a landlord, property manager, or a member of a homeowners association knows that the job can be difficult and frustrating. To make matters worse, property managers face potential exposure to legal liability in the event someone is injured in the common areas of the property.
Censure bad apples in the contracting community
All eyes are on the contracting community in Guam as the military buildup approaches.
Smooth gate and badge procedures on bases
Naval Facilities Marianas, Andersen Air Force Base and the Guam Contractors' Association are to be commended for beginning discussions on how to deal with bottlenecks at the gates of our military bases.
Briefcase
Briefcase Issue 131 - May 12, 2008
GUALO RAI, Saipan - On May 8, Northwest announced that it would add a new daily non-stop service to Saipan from Tokyo, which will complement existing daily non-stop services to the island from three cities in Japan - Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
