The official plaques for the Lone Sailor statue were revealed during a dedication ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex at Adelup April 30. U.S. Navy photos by Alana Chargualaf, JRM Though the statue’s initial unveiling took place in December 2018, members of the local and military communities gathered, once more, to honor the Lone Sailor – a symbol of the significant relationship between the Navy, the sea services, Guam, and the thousands of Vietnamese citi

The U.S. Military Sealift Command christened the high-speed transport USNS Guam, during a ceremony at Naha Military Port in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, April 27. Earlier plans to christen the ship in Guam were thwarted by unforeseen typhoons in the region and a high tempo by the ship's schedulers, but Guam Delegate Michael San Nicolas was among those speaking to the crowd during the ceremony. U.S. Navy photos by Grady T. Fontana The USNS Guam is an aluminum catamaran designed to b

Guam senators on Monday capped the Autism Awareness Month with the passage of two bills seeking to address the health care needs of children and young adults with autism on Guam. One bill seeks to expand the health insurance coverage for you people with autism, and another appropriates $150,000 to the Guam Autism Center. Both bills were authored by Sen. Therese Terlaje. Bill 66-35 would increase health insurance coverage “to a maximum benefit per year of $75,000 for an eligib

OPA: Landfill bonds payment will hit nearly $400 million by 2047; GBB paid $20M since 2008 The government of Guam officially takes over the day-to-day operations of the local solid waste system effective April 30, but the federal court has extended Gershman Brickner and Bratton’s receivership status pending completion of the post-closure plans for Ordot dump, which are estimated to cost $21.69 million. Adelup announced last week that the 11-year federal receivership has been

On a sunny day in Apra Harbor, with the port full of shipping containers and cargo vessels, a modest yet mighty ship housing the Five Deeps sits patiently as its next journey is planned. The Five Deeps is a reference to the five deepest parts of the ocean, with the Marianas Trench being the deepest point that this submersible vessel will map. Victor Vescovo and his trench ride With almost two-thirds of earth unexplored, businessman Victor Vescovo has made it his passion to ex

A former deputy attorney general has raised suspicion the government is covering up an alleged “retirement scam” at the Office of the Attorney General that cost the government of Guam nearly $1 million. Joseph Guthrie, who served as deputy attorney general from 2003 to 2006, filed a formal complaint with Police Chief Stephen Ignacio and Attorney General Leevin Camacho on Feb. 1, alleging “double dipping” by former OAG employee John Patrick Mason. More than 90 days since filin