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Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. will join with representatives from the Department of Public Health and Social Services and the Centers for Disease Control at a press conference to discuss the H1N1 post-pandemic closure and how this affects Guahan.
 
The press conference will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the large conference room at the Governor’s Complex in Adelup.

August 12, 2010
 
Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. issued the following statement on the legal guidance he has received from the Attorney General regarding the Guam Federation of Teachers.
 
“In response to the arguments presented and based on the Attorney General’s legal opinion, Mr. Rector’s status as the President of the Guam Federation of Teachers is valid until another election is held. With this guidance and the clarity it provides, I am assured that ongoing collective bargaining should proceed as scheduled thus ensuring the interests of our public sector employees are protected.  It is my hope that the Attorney General’s guidance will resolve the recent conflicts associated with the Guam Federation of Teachers.”

August 11, 2010
 
Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D. issued the following statement regarding recent traffic congestion on our island’s roadways.
 
“I have asked the Director of Public Works, a representative from the Division of Federal Highways, and the Chief of the Guam Police Department to aggressively consider all plausible options to alleviate the ongoing congestion on our roads.  I have called for a meeting early tomorrow with these officials to determine our best course of action. Though I am confident that reasonable and effective solutions will emerge from this approach, I will ask them to consider the use of bypass lanes; a change in government hours of operation from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., allowing for lighter traffic flow; and the execution of construction work after normal working hours.
 
I want to thank our people for their ongoing patience.  Though we are experiencing some difficulties today, Guam’s roads will be better tomorrow.”

The Honorable Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D.
Speaker
I Mina’ Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan
Thirtieth Guam Legislature
155 Hessler Street
Hagåtña, Guam 96910
 
 
Dear Speaker Won Pat:
 
Hafa Adai!  Our island’s history is hung on a timeline of continual progress.  As the sons and daughters of a culture over 4,000 years old, I believe it is our sacred obligation to protect that history, preserve our culture, and promote the ancient heritage of the island we love.
 
This is why our administration, the Guam Legislature, and our federal partners within the US Department of Agriculture, have worked to gain low interest loan financing for the construction of a Guam Cultural Heritage Institute.
 
Last week, Governor Felix P. Camacho signed a loan application which will allow our island to build a $20 million Cultural Heritage Institute.  I am pleased to inform you that based on recent conversations I have had with senior USDA officials, this application will be approved quickly within the USDA’s Hawaii Office, and the only remaining requirement is the designation of debt service by the Guam Legislature.  Unlike previous financing opportunities, this tangible investment will generate revenue through admissions fees, potentially expand our tourism base, and enhance our overall marketability as a destination while preserving our culture and heritage for future generations.
 
I am pleased that the 30th Guam Legislature is actively considering the passage of Bill 179-30 dedicating the necessary debt service for this vital project. Given the immense challenges we will face during the Guam Buildup, I believe the cooperation we are engaged in today will strengthen our cultural identity, deepen the meaning of our place in this world, and be a guidepost on the road to our future.
 
 

Governor’s Office and village mayors coordinate collection of public comments

August 10, 2010
 
Today Governor Felix P. Camacho and Lt. Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., in coordination with the Mayors’ Council of Guahan, announced that an effort is underway to collect comments from island residents regarding the Department of the Navy’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the proposed relocation of Marines and other military activity from Okinawa to Guahan. Through a preliminary review of various sections of the FEIS, concerns continue to rise as this document lacks critical information and resolutions to many issues brought forward during the comment period earlier this year for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
 
Although the National Environmental Protection Act does not allow for a public comment period following the release of the FEIS, Governor Camacho believes, “it is critically necessary to address various issues that still have not been properly addressed in the FEIS.”
 
“I encourage the Department of the Navy and other federal officials to accept the comments submitted by our people and address the inefficiencies within the FEIS in order to help make the Guahan Buildup a real success for Americans inside and outside the fence.”
 
Comment sheets with a suggested format are available at each of our village mayor’s offices for residents to pick up and return by Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Residents are encouraged to submit comments focusing on specific areas and issues contained in the FEIS.  They may also choose to drop off comments to their village mayor using their preferred format, or may consider sending their comments directly to the Governor’s Office via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it All comments will be transmitted to the Department of the Navy’s Joint Guam Program Office in Washington, D.C. as part of the Governor’s official response regarding the FEIS.

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