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GOV. CAMACHO PROPOSES SWEEPING CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATION OF CHAMORRO LAND TRUST COMMISSION PROGRAM |
New commercial lease rules and regulations first step towards modernization of CLTC June 14, 2010 Governor Felix P. Camacho on Friday transmitted legislation to the Guam Legislature that seeks to modernize the Chamorro Land Trust Commission (CLTC) and create new rules and regulations for the CLTC Commercial Lease Program. The bill was introduced after an 18-month process that included a review of the measure by the Office of the Public Auditor and most recently a three month interagency effort by the CLTC Multi Agency Advisory Group spearheaded by the Office of the Governor. “This draft legislation was developed by an active working group committed to changing the way the CLTC does business,” said Governor Camacho. “The problems that have plagued this program over the past decade will not be solved overnight. We are confident that when this bill is passed, all of the changes will do much to ensure that the CLTC’s mandate for the effective and responsible use of our public lands is met now and in the future.” The 40-page measure repeals much of the CLTC’s enabling statute. The bill proposes changes that address problems and issues in administering current CLTC land leases, corrects contradictions in the current CLTC law, organizes the proposed changes to align with the logical flow of the original legislation and provides separate provisions for leases to the general public, public purposes, and the lease of land intended specifically for Chamorros. “To bring a higher level of public perception of integrity to the Commission and the commercial lease award process these provisions were made for public notice when lands are classed commercial, and for a standard transparent method of issuance of commercial leases,” wrote Governor Camacho in his transmittal letter to Speaker Judi Won Pat. “The changes also address minimum lease rental rates for commercial land classes.” The CLTC is responsible for the disposition of Chamorro Homelands (public lands) to advance the social, cultural and economic development and well-being of the Chamorro people through residential, agricultural and commercial land distribution and economic assistance programs. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF GUAHAN |
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June 2, 2010
Acting Governor Cruz released the following statement regarding the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Hatoyama:
“The resignation of Prime Minister Hatoyama is a significant change within the Japanese government. However, the international accord which has necessitated the relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam is still in effect and the Guam Buildup is still subject to that mandate.
Recent North Korean aggression has demonstrated the vital importance of the American-Japanese alliance to this region of the world. Without it, the Asian-Pacific rim will be left unguarded and unsafe.
The freedom, peace, and safety we presently enjoy are extremely fragile. These values require a strong U.S. military, a strong alliance with Japan, and a strong commitment from our federal government to help us build an even greater Guam.”
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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., and Mrs. Jennifer R. Cruz will attend a Memorial Day event and tribute in honor of the late John P. Gerber. Additionally, Acting Gov. Cruz and Mrs. Cruz will present a wreath and flag to the Gerber family.
The event is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Monday, May 31, 2010, at Marine Corps Drive Monument Park in Hagåtña (across the Chamorro Village). All are invited to attend.
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Hita I Marianas Conference
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Governor's Office of Economic Development Joins Marianas Governors, Business Delegation and U.S Officials at Hita I Marianas Conference
Conference Kicks off Discussion for Region's $20 Billion Military Buildup and Focuses on Business Opportunities and Jobs for California
SACRAMENTO - Governor's Office of Economic Development Director Joel Ayala today attended The $20 Billion U.S. Marianas Buildup: American's Future in Asia Conference. The Marianas Islands are made up of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana lslands and both are U.S. territories. The conference will inform California businesses about the opportunities associated with the largest military infrastructure development in the Marianas since WWII.
The conference has been organized by a community-based group called Hita I Marianas, which means.' We Are the Marianas." The group includes several prominent business and community leaders from the Marianas Islands who will be joined at the conference by Guam Governor Felix P. Camacho and Connnonwealth of The Northern Mariana Islands Governor Benigno R. Fitial. Top Federal, military and other officials will be onsite to discuss the opportunities associated wjth this international infrastructure development project.
·'This infrastructure buildup represents an incredible economic opportunity for California and specifically the city of San Diego," said GoED Director Ayala. "'This expansion comes at a time when California is actively working to strengthen its economic standing through the support of businesses, job creation, and increased international economic activity."
Guam's location in the Pacific is a strategic one. Guam is part of the area considered as the Asia-Pacific Region, which covers more than half of the earth's surface and includes 43 countries and over 60 percent of the world's population. The Asia-Pacific Region accounts for over one-third of fU.S. trade (over $500 billion per year) and 34 percent of the Gross World Product.
"In the past ten years. thousands of residents from our region migrated to California during the economic decline and this infrastructure's buildup will provides an opportunity for those residents to come home and participate in rebuilding the regional economy." said Guam Govemor Felix P. Camacho. "Guam is looking forward to working with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as well as California to help drive economic prosperity in the region."
The Marianas are being transformed into a hub for America's strategic defense realignment in Asia. This change presents economic opportunitites for the people of California and the Marianas and is key to the successful development of America's presence Asia. California businesses and contractors will be able to play important roles in the $20 billion buildup already underway. Click here to view and/or download this press release in it's entirety. (pdf format) |
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Media Advisory – 05/26/10 |
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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. will sign a proclamation declaring June 2010 as “Philippine Independence Month.”
A signing ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Large Conference Room at Adelup.
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Acting Governor Signs Two Bills into La |
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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. signed the following bills into law today:
Bill No. 351-30 - PL 30-151 : AN ACT TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 18, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING
Bill No. 358-30 - PL 30-152: AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REENACT CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE 10 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE “BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY ACT OF 2010”
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Governor's Testimony on PL 110-229 in D.C. |
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Oversight Hearing on the Implementation of Public Law 110-229 to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam
Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, U.S. House of Representatives
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Felix P. Camacho
Governor of Guam
Hafa Adai! Madam Chairwoman and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to participate for the second oversight hearing on this issue in a year in relation to the implementation of Public Law 110-229. I want to reiterate what I had said back in May 2009 and the message remains the same: major hurdles have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and have not been addressed in standing up a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) that would allow inclusion of currently excluded countries while safeguarding our national security.
Since the last time this committee convened on this matter we have seen very little economic benefit in Guahan related to the passage of Public Law 110-229. While there is no question of the impacts of the rise in revenues for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) over the past year, Guahan continues to wait for some parity in this important matter for what I believe will lead to the diversification of our economy and strengthening of the future economic viability of tourism in the Western Pacific.
I want to state for the record that since the enactment of Public Law 110-229, the expansion of our tourism opportunities has not materialized. Visitors from our largest tourism source market of Japan have continued to drop with each passing day. Last year, I shared with you that the strategic outlook for this market is not encouraging as more low cost leisure resorts in Asia proliferate the competitive landscape, taking away Guahan’s share of market. That situation has not changed.
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Acting Governor Signs 16 Bills Into Law |
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May 17, 2010
Acting Governor Michael Cruz, M.D., today signed the following bills into law:
Bill No. 103-30, now P.L. 30-135: AN ACT TO AMEND §§51202(a) AND 51207 OF ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 51 OF TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; AND TO AMEND §3401.1(h)(4) OF TITLE 16 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO DOUBLING THE PENALTIES FOR LITTERING FOR VIOLATORS THAT DISCARD CIGARETTES FROM VEHICLES WHEN THE FIRE DANGER RATING IS HIGH.
Bill No. 162-30, now P.L. 30-136: AN ACT TO ADD ANEW ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE 8, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF AN ONLINE WARRANT REPOSITORY/REGISTRY.
Bill No. 187-30, now P.L. 30-137: AN ACT TO ZONE THE PREVIOUSLY UNZONED LOT NUMBER 2436-7, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANGILAO, TO (C) ZONE.
Bill No. 272-30, now P.L. 30-138: AN ACT TO ADD A NEW §6233 TO ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE 4, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO BE KNOWN AS THE ‘ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH MODERNIZATION AND REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2010’.
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A Message from the Governor of Guam
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