by Ken Quintanilla

Guam - Port Authority oversight chairman Senator Tom Ada is seeking more information on the balance of the Port Enterprise Fund related to the port modernization programs. Ada says its concerning the agency doesn't have an accurate and up to date assessment of the fund, considering it is the primary source for upland improvements.

General manager Joanne Brown says she has requested an update from the Maritime Administration on the current expenditures. She adds many of the concerns were addressed in the Port's information briefing presentation and isn't concerned as the projects are moving forward.

She will be providing a written response but says while the senator has chosen to take a confrontational stance and is trying to portray the matter as if he's the only one concerned, she along with the men and women at the Port are concerned if not more so and are conscious of the projects and funding irrelevant of any letter.