Saturday, January 28th 2012 1:46 PM Chamorro Standard Time
Volume 9 No. 19 January 16, 2012 - January 29, 2012
Christmas Future
Waitstaff of the Pacific Islands Club Saipan, wore traditional Russian outfits for the hotel’s celebration of the Russian Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7 at PIC in San Antonio. (Standing from left) Mary Jane Licerio, Din Maung San, John Dacanay, Yulia Aleksenko, Rita Verder, Keith Isip, Paila Race, and Paul Bhola Nath, and (Kneeling) Omar Quindoza. (Kassandra Marquez)
Guam News
NEWS FLASH! - Chugach housing contract renewed
Chugach housing contract renewed
NEWS FLASH! - TakeCare says its bolstering GMHA by thousands, COO affirms commitment to clients
TakeCare says its bolstering GMHA by thousands, COO affirms commitment to clients
NEWS FLASH! - Northey to head credit union
Northey to head credit union
NEWS FLASH! - IT&E to launch Push-to-Talk
IT&E to launch Push-to-Talk
AK shift means more Chevy models on Guam
Atkins Kroll Inc. now carries the full range of Chevrolet vehicles as the result of a transition from affiliation with U.S. auto manufacturer General Motors' international division to its domestic unit.
Automated hitting ranges coming to Harmon
Strike Zone, which is owned and operated by the Bennett family - William "Bill" Bennett, president; Karen Bennett, secretary and treasurer; and Jurel Bennett, vice president - has been in business in Hagatna on Route 4 for 10 years.
Avenue Steak & Lobster aims for fine dining
Guam will soon have a new premium dining option on the Tumon tourist strip in the form of the Avenue Steak & Lobster restaurant.
Calvo firm opens Dallas office
HAGATNA, Guam - The Guam law firm Calvo Fisher & Jacob announced Jan. 3 that it will open an office in Dallas focused on domestic and international tax matters.
Chamber to host networking workshop
The Guam Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a business and networking seminar and workshop by Ronald "Ron" Sukenick on Feb. 2 and 3 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.
Corporate Giving
America's first baby of 2012 was welcomed at one minute past midnight New Year's day: Jenna Carly Tudela was born to Joaquin and Christine Tudela on Jan. 1 with the help of Dr. Thomas Shieh.
Finegayan geared for more commercial development
Proposals to rezone nearly a dozen adjacent tracts land on Route 3 fronting Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Guam in Dededo are under consideration to pave the way for commercial development to serve the growing population in the area.
GCIC renovates, makes Energy Star upgrades
After seven years and $400,000 in energy efficiency investments, the Guam Capital Investment Corp. building in Hagatna earned Guam's only Energy Star label qualification in May 2011, according to Stephen Niu, president of GCIC .
GTA TeleGuam now offers 'top Asian networks'
Three new international programming channels were added to GTA Teleguam's lineup on Jan. 4.
Guam ANG airman named AF Reserve component NCO of the Year
BARRIGADA, Guam - Tech Sgt. Maria Quitugua of the Guam Air National Guard was named, on Jan. 3, the 2011 Air Force Reserve Component Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, one of the 2011 Air Force outstanding security forces individual awards.
A memorial service to honor Stephen V. C. Nygard will be held by the Nygard family in North Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 4.
The service will take place at Duke University Chapel in Durham, North Carolina from 2 to 4 p.m.
Modern International Inc.
Modern International Inc. has been a member of the Guam Contractors Association for more than 17 years, said Hoo Cho Kim, the company's president.
Moylan's to open Harmon office branch
Moylan's Insurance Underwriters Inc. will open its new branch at the end of January.
Nanbo Insurance looks to occupy building in coming months
Nanbo Guam Ltd., which does business as Nanbo Insurance Underwriters, is aiming to receive the occupancy permit for its new building in a matter of weeks.
The Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Young Professionals Committee announced its nominees for the Reina A. Leddy Guam Young Professional of the Year Award.
Claim to Fame: Director of business development, Cars Plus; managing member of Pacific Auto Leasing which does business as Thrifty Car Rental Micronesia (Guam and Saipan)
Hotel revived Now Bellagio, former Sherwood to anchor complex
Bellagio Suites and Spa -formerly the Sherwood Hotel - will begin operation with a soft opening at the end of January, according to David Su, president and general manager of Polaris Guam LLC, which does business as Bellagio Suites and Spa.
Editorial
Time for fiscal responsibility
We supported Governor Edward B. Calvo's move to repay the overdue tax refunds even though it meant borrowing to do so.
- SW Trivision Healthy
Headline Story
Hotel revived Now Bellagio, former Sherwood to anchor complex
Bellagio Suites and Spa -formerly the Sherwood Hotel - will begin operation with a soft opening at the end of January, according to David Su, president and general manager of Polaris Guam LLC, which does business as Bellagio Suites and Spa.
Regional News
FAA project moves forward despite EPA call for delay
MAJURO, Marshall Islands - One of the biggest construction projects in the history of the Marshall Islands is moving forward after a seven-month delay caused by objections to reef dredging.
Itochu to acquire stake in IP&E Palau
TOKYO - Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 25% of shares of IP&E Palau, through a private placement of new shares, to jointly manage it from Jan. 1 and, by doing so, it will participate in the import/wholesale business of petroleum products in the Pacific, according to a company release on Jan. 5.
Japan considering airport body searches
TOKYO -Japanese travelers are reacting with resignation to reports that transport authorities are considering introducing random body searches at international airports this year, although foreigners living in Japan are expressing greater concern.
Marshalls has a new president
MAJURO, Marshall Islands - Veteran Marshall Islands legislator Christopher J. Loeak became the sixth head of state in early January following a vote in parliament that lacked the animosity of recent presidential elections. In contrast to some of its Pacific neighbors
Sloppy Internet use hurts Marshall Islands
MAJURO, Marshall Islands - Marshall Islands Internet users are experiencing problems emailing to Yahoo! and other Internet providers that began blacklisting emails from the country's sole telecommunications agency at the end of November.
Oleai bar closes for good
GARAPAN, Saipan - Longtime favorite local eatery and watering hole Oleai Beach Bar and Grill recently closed due to the Northern Mariana Islands' failing economy.
Palau fiscal 2012 funding signed by Obama
Washington, D.C. - The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2012, signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 23, includes continued funding for the Republic of Palau.
Philippines launches new tourism campaign
"It's more fun in the Philippines." That's the new tourism slogan that will be the anchor of the Philippines brand campaign that will be rolled out in international markets starting in April, according to Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr., of the Philippines' Department of Tourism.
Supreme Court to hear first NMI case
GUALO RAI, Saipan - A case from the Northern Mariana Islands will be heard for the first time by the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Opinion
College debt - How much is too much?
A few months ago my high school senior told me, "Mom, all of my classmates are going off-island for college." I told him that he would see more than 50% of his classmates at the University of Guam in the fall.
Sotomayor visit a special opportunity
Later this month, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands will welcome United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Briefcase
FHP Health Center receives key CT can accreditation
TAMUNING, Guam - The FHP Health Center announced Jan. 11 that it had received accreditation for its CT scan services from the American College of Radiology. It is the first medical center on Guam to receive the certification.
United Airlines and Wanderlust partner to offer Palau vacation packages
KOROR, Palau - United Airlines and Hong Kong-based travel agency Wanderlust Vacations have partnered to offer travelers in Hong Kong a six-day vacation package to Palau.
UOG Small Business Development Center to host workshop
MANGILAO, Guam-The University of Guam Small Business Development Center will be offering the seminar "How to Write a Business Plan" Jan. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in room 148 in the Leon Guerrero SBPA building.
