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Port Authority of Guam chooses former Communication Director Meno
January 26, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho appointed Charlene Calip Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor. Calip will be taking over for former Director Bernadette Meno who has been named Port Marketing Administrator for the Port Authority of Guam.
"Bernadette was a profound credit to this administration and she will be truly missed. I wish her the very best and appreciate her many years of service to our people," said Governor Camacho. "I chose Charlene because of her experience, talent and dedication and I know that she will be a credit to the mission and message of this administration."
Calip was most recently Staff Assistant to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in charge of communications, where she worked to support Adelup's agenda and acted as the central point of information regarding all media requests to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
"I am glad Charlene has answered the Governor's call to serve. She is an indispensable member of my staff who approaches every task with purpose and a deep sense of character," said Lt. Governor Cruz.
Calip is a veteran of the Pacific News Center, a former Community Relations Manager in charge of communications for Northern California Urban Development Corporation, and a 2005 graduate of the University Of Guam's Communication program. |
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PC Lujan Students Recognized for SAT 10 Performance |
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Acting Governor presents certificates to students for academic accomplishments
January 23, 2009
Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. today, gave awards to 15 PC Lujan students for their outstanding accomplishments in the Standard Achievement Test Series (SAT 10) for SY 2007-2008.
The 15 students ranked within the 90th – 99th percentile of highest possible scores. Each qualifying student is placed under one of the three categories to include Soaring Satellite (All three academic areas of Reading, Math & Language), Super Satellite (high rank in two of the three academic areas) and Shining Satellite (high rank in one of the three academic areas).
"It is important that we take every opportunity to encourage and recognize our children for their academic achievements," Acting Governor Cruz said. "I am proud of these students and their mentors. It is the guidance and support from the parents and teachers of these students that contribute to educational success."
The SAT 10 is one of the leading standardized achievement tests utilized by school districts in the United States for assessing children from kindergarten to high school and is used to measure academic knowledge of elementary and secondary school students.
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Governor Camacho Meets Obama Administration Officials |
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Talks with Secretaries of Defense and Interior highlight post-inauguration efforts to establish priorities geared toward Guam Buildup
January 22, 2009
(Washington DC) Just two hours after being sworn in as a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates met with Governor Felix P. Camacho and committed to closer collaboration on the Guam Buildup. Gates was reappointed by President Obama.
"Secretary Gates' commitment will help us attain innovative and mutually beneficial solutions to the challenges we face," said Governor Camacho. "Our efforts to ensure the Guam Buildup's success over the past two-years have not been ignored."
During a scheduled visit to the Pentagon, Governor Camacho also was briefed on the status of the Guam Buildup by Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Installation Wayne Arny, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy for Installation and Environment B.J. Penn, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia and Joint Guam Program Office Director David Bice.
Governor Camacho also discussed Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar's continued support for Guam during an informal meeting. As a former member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Salazar oversaw matters on the territories before becoming the 50th Secretary of the Interior.
"Secretary Salazar expressed his desire to work closely with my office to ensure Guam's voice is heard in Washington D.C., especially in matters concerning the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act," said Governor Camacho. "I look forward to working with President Barack Obama and this new administration to ensure Guam's interests are given the highest possible priority."
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Media Advisory – 01/20/09 |
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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. tomorrow will join the Department of Public Works' Office of Highway Safety in presenting new equipment that will help strengthen the mission of the Guam Police Department's Highway Patrol Division.
A presentation ceremony will be held tomorrow, January 21, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. behind the Acting Governor's Chambers at Adelup.
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Governor Camacho to Participate in Inaugural Celebrations of President-Elect Barack Obama |
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Governor, First Lady to attend swearing-in ceremony, inaugural parade and Western Inaugural Ball of 44th President
January 19, 2009
(Washington DC) At the invitation of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Celebrations chaired by California Senator Dianne Feinstein, Governor Felix P. Camacho and First Lady Joann G. Camacho are in Washington, D.C. to participate in the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.
"This is a historic moment for our nation," Governor Camacho said. "I am proud to represent our island as we celebrate democracy and welcome the change in our country's leadership."
Following the Constitutional Oath of Office by President-Elect Obama, Governor Camacho will join over 90 groups from across the country at the White House Reviewing Stand for the 56th Inaugural Parade. Governor Camacho and First Lady Joann will later join President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for the Western Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.
"We are excited about what this new leadership will bring not only for our country, but for the people of Guam," said Governor Camacho. "I look forward to working closely with President Obama and First Lady Michelle over the remainder of my term."
Governor Camacho and the First Lady take their place on the steps of Capitol Hill with governors from throughout the nation, members of the United States House of Representatives, including Guam Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo, the United States Senate and the United States Supreme Court.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Monday, January 19, 2009 |
The Governor’s Serve Guam! Commission will officially begin it’s first island-wide monthly community volunteer Day of Service this Saturday, January 17th.
Island residents can join any of the multiple island wide projects. The Guam Volunteer Center of the Governor’s Serve Guam! Commission will coordinate with non-profits, faith based, government to include schools, villages, and our youth organizations.
The projects will be advertised so our island community volunteers will answer to the call of the organizations who are requesting assistance and also for community volunteers to directly sign up to volunteer, says Peter Barcinas, Chairman of the Serve Guam! Commission.
Barcinas says this monthly consistency will be particularly important for the non-profits, faith based, government to include schools, villages, and our youth organizations that need dependable, regular support.
"Steady monthly support by our island community volunteers would help non-profits, faith based, government to include schools, villages, and our youth organizations assist in beautification of our villages and will also enhance our overall island appearance as well as being a part of island paradise," he said.
"A few hours volunteered every second Saturday by our island community volunteers would show our true Hafa Adai! spirit and bring our island community together in a coordinated effort to make our island a better place as well as support the projects of mentoring and tutoring of our children and to lend a hand to those less fortunate," Barcinas said.
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Homeland Security Officials Brief Governor on Marianas Visa Waiver Program |
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Hong Kong added to visa waiver list, China waiver moving forward
January 13, 2009
A recent change to federal law has now created the Marianas Visa Waiver program (MVW), grouping visa waivers for both Guam and the CNMI. The new program will now allow tourists from Hong Kong to visit Guam and Marianas Islands for a period of 45 days as opposed to the 15 day period previously authorized by law.
Governor Felix P. Camacho received a briefing today by visiting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials who also announced the formal acknowledgement of China and Russia as countries of significant economic benefit. This milestone represents the first of two steps needed to obtain a China visa waiver program.
"Attaining a visa waiver program for China and Russia requires that Guam and its federal partners meet a number of concrete goals. The first was to get these countries declared places of significant economic benefit—we have accomplished that goal," said Governor Camacho.
DHS's Immigration Policy Advisor Alexander Y. Hartman said the door is still open for adding other countries to the MVW program, such as China and Russia.
"These new regulations are the foundation for the MVW program," said Mr. Hartman. "We recognize the importance of these markets and we are willing to continue discussions on expanding areas."
"Now we must take the second necessary step which is to make our case to the Obama administration, meet DHS's security requirements and ask the new Homeland Security Director to add China to our existing list of visa wavered countries," said Governor Camacho.
The Governor will also continue to pursue policy changes which will expedite visa processing times and give our tourism industry access to emerging Asian markets.
The delegation also included Attorney Advisor Amy Newman and San Francisco Field Operations Director Richard F. Vigna.
A public briefing for both the media as well as members of our community is scheduled for January 14th.
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All GovGuam Agencies in Compliance with 4th Quarter FY '08 Reporting Requirements |
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January 13, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho today commended all government of Guam agencies for their timely compliance with legislative mandates requiring agencies to post quarterly financial reports, staffing patterns and other special reports for public review.
The Office of the Public Auditor today released the "Submission of FY 2008 4th Quarter Financial Reports Pursuant to Public Law 29-19," stating that all government agencies generally complied with reporting requirements and that no penalties have been applied for noncompliance.
"This is yet another accomplishment of this Administration as we strengthen our commitment to financial transparency," Governor Camacho said. "This report demonstrates the leadership within our agencies and our collective mission to provide our people with an open and fair government that is committed to financial accountability and stability."
According to the report released by the Public Auditor, all 59 government agencies submitted one or more of the required formats of quarterly financial reports, staffing patterns, non-appropriated funds reports, non-profit organization activity reports and special reports. In addition, all autonomous agencies have submitted monthly revenue and expenditure reports in all required formats.
In July, 2008, the government of Guam achieved another historic milestone when independent auditors issued an Unqualified Opinion, or "clean" opinion, indicating that all financial statements are free of material misstatements and are in accordance with the Generally Accepted Auditing Principles.
This report also highlighted the progress made in the government's financial accountability and transparency with a $14 million decrease in the government's overall deficit.
"I commend all our agency directors and financial officials for the tremendous accomplishments made this past year," Governor Camacho said. "We have and continue to face many significant challenges today and I thank our hardworking leaders and employees for the work they do to secure this government's transparency and accountability."
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