Lawmakers are continuing close oversight of Guam’s response to dieldrin detected in the island’s water system. At the latest joint hearing, agencies laid out what’s been done so far to contain the contamination, identify its source, and improve how the public is kept informed. Since dieldrin was first detected last year, the Guam Waterworks Authority says its immediate focus has been stopping exposure and stabilizing the system. GWA assistant general manager Brett R...
Lawmakers review dieldrin treatment progress and source investigation
Lawmakers are continuing close oversight of Guam’s response to dieldrin detected in the island’s water system. At the latest joint hearing, agencies laid out what’s been done so far to contain the contamination, identify its source, and improve how the public is kept informed. Since dieldrin was first detected last year, the Guam Waterworks Authority says its immediate focus has been stopping exposure and stabilizing the system. GWA assistant general manager Brett R...
"Leave it alone": community speaks up against deep sea mining in Marianas
Guam leaders are urging residents to speak up now on federal plans that could open the door to deep sea mining near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Thursday night, the community gathered to learn how to push back -and why the ocean is too important to risk. For master canoe navigator Larry Raigetal, protecting the ocean means protecting indigenous practices passed down for thousands of years. "It reminds me of like digging up ancestral grounds and messing aroun...
GPD seeks public help in burglary, auto theft cases
The Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s help in locating Jaylan Siren, also known as “Jayjay Andon.” Siren is described as a 29-year-old male, standing approximately 5'7" tall, weighing about 170 pounds, with a dark brown complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He is listed as being from Dededo. Police say Siren is a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with multiple burglary and th...
Pale’ Mike Crisostomo to be laid to rest January 17
Pale Mike Crisostomo will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 17. His funeral will be held at the Dulce Nombre De Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña. On Saturday morning, Pale Mike will arrive at the cathedral at 7am, where clergy will have private time with him. The public is invited to join in prayer during this time. Public visitation will follow from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., leading into the family’s final despidida. The casket will be closed at 11:4...
