The Junction News Team
Legislator on disasters: Continuity plan for gov’t agencies
A policy framework and an operational continuity plan—these are the two fundamental factors contained in a legislative measure that would ensure the health and safety of the community during disasters as well as the continuity of operations in government. Sen. Michael San Nicolas, D-Dededo, has authored a bill (Senate Bill 172-33) called ‘Responsible Operational Continuity […]
Fitch Ratings lifts PH outlook to Positive
Manila – Fitch Ratings improved its outlook on the Philippines’ credit rating, which went from “stable” to “positive.” The country’s current rating of BBB-, which is the minimum investment grade, is very likely to be upgraded soon. Fitch cited better governance under the Aquino administration that has led to the economy’s improved competitiveness. According to the credit […]
Bordallo Seeks Increased SSS Benefits for GovGuam Workers
Guam’s retired government employees would be living a more comfortable life if Delegate Madeleine Bordallo’s bill on social security, finally becomes a law after it found its way last week to the US Congress. Bordallo, who was accompanied by Sen. Michael San Nicolas, D-Dededo, said the measure aims to adopt the federal government’s social security […]
SBA Guam Announces Training-Workshops for October 2015
The Small Business Administration Guan in partnership with Guam Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will be conducting training-workshops for small business owners this October. How to Start a Business This workshop will help individuals learn everything they will need to get started, including an introduction to business plans and the importance of preparing one; exploring […]
Bordallo: Agreement Reached to Avoid a Government Shutdown
With the passage of H.R. 719, FY 2016 Continuing Resolution, which maintains government funding at its current rate through December 11, 2015, Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo on Sept 30th released the following statement. “I am pleased that Congressional leaders reached an agreement to prevent a shutdown of the federal government, and provided a clean continuing […]
Leddy steps down as Guam Chamber executive
HAGÅTÑA – David P. Leddy has resigned as President of the Guam Chamber of Commerce effective October 7, 2015. Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Catherine S. Castro has been named interim president effective immediately. “Catherine has been with the Chamber for over 19 years in total and we are confident in her ability to […]
San Nicolas Goes After Delinquent ‘Off-Island’ Taxpayers
Sen. Michael San Nicolas, D-Dededo, has filed a bill that would require contractors with over a million dollar projects to pay four percent of the amount as Business Privilege Tax (BPT) and plug any loopholes in the government’s tax collection scheme. San Nicolas, through his spokesman, John Paul Manuel, conceded that running after delinquent taxpayers, […]
Tax Cheats and Tax Fraud Shrinks
Recently in the news were several cases of tax fraud, one involving a woman who claimed fraudulent tax refunds in amounts below $30K over a span of 3 years, another involves a man who likewise claimed fraudulent tax refunds in amounts below $20K over a span of 4 years, and the most sensational one is […]
>Retroactive Wage Increases >Delicadeza is dead
W _ _ , is this retroactive wage increases we had seen and been pulled off right under our noses?! For those (I would imagine just a few Guamanians are not aware of this) who have no idea on what I am talking about, where have you guys been? I have been very vocal in […]
“Sabotage” Law
Note: Lifted from the author’s book “Fighting for a Cause …and More” Six hundred dollars ($600) round-trip airfare from Guam to the U.S. Wow! Yes, most of us will go. I foresee everyone in Guam rejoicing. This could have been real if not for an unwelcome culprit—Mr. Cabotage Law. It’s a “sabotage” law that works […]
