SPECIAL TO THE NMI NEWS SERVICE: Dog Bites
I got bit a few days ago. And not a little warning nip — one that could have gone a lot worse. A few days ago, I was reminded that even when you have worked around animals for years, bites can still happen fast and without much warning. I had not been bitten in a very long time. I am extremely good at reading pet behavior. That’s part of my job. This dog gave me nothing.
Leon Guerrero Pushes Back on Emergency Declaration Calls, Says Guam Fuel Supply Is Stable
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero pushed back Friday against calls from legislators and the attorney general to declare a state of emergency over rising fuel prices, saying Guam’s fuel supply remains stable and that no emergency declaration can address the underlying cause of global oil price increases.
Op-Ed: The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation does not have a credential problem. It has an execution problem.
For years, CUC has had leaders and board members with titles, degrees, and polished resumes. Yet history speaks for itself: chronic operational failures, aging infrastructure, lack of true business discipline, weak accountability, and a utility system that continues to burden the people with high costs and unreliable service. If the current model of selecting leadership based heavily on academic pedigree was the answer, CUC would not still be struggling.
Aldan Releases Committee Report Citing Audit Red Flags, Calls for Cost Cuts Before FAC Increase
SAIPAN — Rep. Vincent R. Aldan has released a formal committee report documenting audit failures, procurement transparency problems and available cost-cutting measures at the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, calling on the Legislature to demand accountability before approving any further increase to the Fuel Adjustment Charge.
Op-Ed: Complacency Is Not Neutral — It Is Complicity
In our islands, we often speak of respect, unity, and community. We are taught not to disrupt harmony, to be patient, and to trust in leadership. These values are not weaknesses. They are part of our cultural strength and identity. But there is a point where respect turns into silence, and where silence becomes complacency. That line, when crossed, carries consequences not just for individuals, but for entire communities.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting College Sports Financial Crisis, NIL Abuses
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at reining in what the administration described as an out-of-control financial arms race in college sports, directing federal agencies to use contracting and grant authority to enforce athletic governing body rules on eligibility, transfers and name, image and likeness payments.
Leon Guerrero Rejects Emergency Declaration Request, Tells Senator Fuel Supply Is Stable
HAGÅTÑA — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has told Guam Legislature Majority Leader Jesse A. Lujan that current conditions do not meet the threshold for a state of emergency declaration, pushing back on his request for executive action in response to rising fuel costs.
President Trump Orders Tariffs Up to 100 Percent on Imported Pharmaceuticals, Citing National Security
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday imposing tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported patented pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, invoking national security authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.