KNOWING THE AUDIENCE: Three-year-old Hinengge Calvo listens to a storytelling by Jaylene Bermudes a Guam Community College Literacy Navigators tutor during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday BOOK READING: Event attendees listen to a book reading by author Julie Ulloa-Heath during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday SHOWCASING YOUNG TALENT: Families explore student-authored books from various schools while attending the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday Guam Community College Literacy Navigators tutor Lujan Elemntary School students are displayed during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday ULLOA-HEATH: Author Julie Ulloa-Heath reads her book "Let's Hide: Nihi ta Atok," during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday TERRAL: Author Olympia Terral stands by a slide photo of her book "Mother Tree," during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday PROUD TEACHER: Chief Hurao Academy teacher Gai Karinosa shows a book written by her fourth-grade student to Guam Community College secondary instructor Becky Martinez during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday John's School students are displayed during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on Saturday Over 100 books written and illustrated by students of all ages and even some college students were showcased over the weekend and their works astounded those who spoke with The Guam Daily Post during the second annual Young Authors Showcase at the Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao The books on display featured this year’s theme Our Islands: Respect and Care for the Community of Life “So our three-year-old actually has just a one-page piece and so hers is of a fanihi and the teachers used her handprints and her footprints and then she was able to choose something from outside their school environment to put onto the art piece,” said Kisha Calvo who has two children with books on display she wrote a story about a little girl named Bonifi who's like watching the news about there being a lot of trash and litter in the environment and so she feels like a calling to do something about it and to make a change and they go and pick up trash at the beach and then say that they're doing this to protect Guåhan and for the future generations of children,” Calvo said noting that her children attend Maga'låhen Hurao CHamoru Academy Charter School Calvo beamed with pride as she told the Post seeing their work on display made her happy kind of as the up-and-coming next generation of writers Calvo believes that exposing her children to writing early has benefits “It's important for them at this young age to be able to know that they can do this is that her children’s books were written in CHamoru it's just great to know that they have the opportunity to be able to like to write and publish their work The event was a collaboration between GCC’s education department and the Literacy Navigators Grant Program and according to GCC Education Department Associate Professor Debby Ellen put together in different ways from other books So our main thing is that they were given the theme which is respect and care for the community of life on our island and they were supposed to consider that,” Ellen said She said the event promoted writing and reflection as well as the Earth Charter “This is an organization through the United Nations They have the Earth Charter centers in Costa Rica and I did a course with them related to education for sustainable development and the Earth Charter this is what we really need is for the value,” she explained Ellen was impressed by the books the youth came up with Ellen believes that exposing children to writing early is important “They got that sense when they were very young that they are authors So we really wanted to have our kids here think about writing isn't just for answers to a question writing should come from inside and what you see around you and your own experiences Our kids have a lot of stories,” Ellen said Email notifications are only sent once a day Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine (Chris) San Nicolas as the new general manager of OUTRIGGER Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa San Nicolas brings more than 25 years of experience with OUTRIGGER to the position a testament to her enduring dedication and exceptional leadership within the company San Nicolas' journey with OUTRIGGER began in 1999 as the Assistant Director of Financial Services at OUTRIGGER Guam Beach Resort Her trajectory within the company has been marked by her strategic vision and commitment to excellence She transitioned to the role of Director of Human Resources in 2016 later moving to O'ahu in 2020 to serve as Senior Director of HR for OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group San Nicolas brought her leadership to Hawai'i Island as the Director of HR for OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa where she was swiftly promoted to Resort Manager overseeing all operational aspects of the property In addition to her extensive professional experience San Nicolas holds two Associate of Arts degrees: one in Fashion Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco and another in Business Administration from San Francisco State University uniquely equips her to lead with both creativity and strategic acumen An official website of the United States government Latest Earthquakes linking the age model and sediment properties to the San Nicolas slide debris and the drape layer capping the debris The locations of the Chirp data are shown in panel (a) scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have identified nearly 1,500 submarine landslide features off the coast of.. Prayers and sympathies for the family of Cathryn Joy San Nicolas Cruz Tuesday | May 06 2025 | With over three decades of hands-on hospitality industry experience gained from an impressive career that has taken him to locations as diverse as Europe Asia and the Pacific, Stuart De San Nicolas has taken over as the new Cluster General Manager for Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Avani+ Fares Resort and NH Collection Maldives Havodda.  Nicolas joins Minor Hotels from Conrad Bora Bora Nui where he helped to elevate the resort’s luxury offerings through his position as General Manager Having begun his hospitality journey in 1993 at the Hyatt Regency group in France Stuart went on to take various roles in the front office and food and beverage departments of hotels around the world as he developed his hospitality expertise Nicolas has held the position of General Manager in hotels as Altapura in France Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Hotel & Spa in Mauritius both part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in Azerbaijan he has also enjoyed considerable success at leading and motivating large teams with a steadfast commitment to delivering five-star experiences for guests Demanding nothing short of excellence in the daily operations of the resorts under his charge Stuart has a strong track record of consistently surpassing guest expectations “We are delighted to welcome Stuart to the Minor family and to our leadership team in the Maldives With his extensive experience and passion for excellence in service we are confident that he will continue to enhance Minor Hotels growing presence within in the region,” said Dillip Rajakarier Chief Executive Officer of Minor Hotels and Group Chief Executive Officer of Minor International vivek.mittal@businessworld.in, amit.bhasin@businessworld.in Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on our latest news ACHIEVING GREATNESS: Certificate 84-38 is awarded to graduating National Honor Society seniors at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday gives remarks during a certificate presentation for National Honor Society graduating seniors at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday DOLPHINS ACHIEVING SUCCESS: Southern High School National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday SHARKS AWARDED: Simon Sanchez High School National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday ROYALS SUCCESS: Notre Dame High School National Honor Society graduating seniors Sabana Garrido and Happi-Sleepy Perez are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday delivers an opening statement before presenting Certificate 84-38 to National Honor Society graduating seniors and their respective schools at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday Kennedy High School National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday LEADING BY EXAMPLE: National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday TITANS HONORED: Tiyan High School National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday PANTHERS DISPLAYING EXCELLENCE: Guam High School National Honor Society students are honored with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday PRIDE: Graduating high school seniors in their respective school's National Honor Society club receive Certificate 84-38 during a presentation at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday John's School National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday ANGEL SCHOLAR: Guam Adventist Academy senior Elijah Jano-Edward is presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday Sabrina Salas Matanane reads Certificate 84-38 during a presentation for recognizing National Honor Society graduating seniors at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday FRIARS AIMING HIGH: Father Duenas Memorial School National Honor Society graduating seniors gather with members of the 38th Guam Legislature during a presentation for Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday GECKOS GETTING RECOGNITION: George Washington High School National Honor Society graduating seniors are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday BULLDOGS RECOGNIZED: Okkodo High School National Honor Society graduating seniors Yaslyn Mapilisan and Claire Quiambao are presented with Certificate 84-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday 84-38 at the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building The certificate recognized graduating seniors who were inducted into the National Honor Society at their respective schools The presentation highlighted the students’ dedication to academic excellence “We wanted to do this and really recognize the seniors who made it into the National Honor Society,” said Borja chairman of the 38th Guam Legislature’s Committee on Education “It is not something that you just get handed so it is definitely something to be proud of.” advances for the Fever United 2010B during a tournament Aug LEADING THE ATTACK: Jordan Michael San Nicolas dribbles through traffic for the Fever United 2010B during a tournament Aug APPLYING PRESSURE: Jordan Michael San Nicolas defends for the Fever United 2010B during a tournament Aug and Catalina Sablan San Nicolas are the parents of Jordan Michael San Nicolas a 13-year-old soccer player selected to the North Texas 2024/2025 Boys/Girls Olympic Development Program Pool Photo courtesy of Catalina Sablan San Nicolas  named their son Jordan after basketball hall-of-fame legend Michael Jordan Jordan Michael San Nicolas fell in love with soccer and idolized Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — two of the best-ever soccer players to compete on the world stage and while his friends were spending time playing video games or having their attention captivated elsewhere Jordan San Nicolas spent hours on YouTube studying and he would actually be out there while kids were playing video games and all of that He was out there,” said Catalina Sablan San Nicolas “We were like: ‘Where's Jordan?’ And he's out there in the backyard trying to mimic all the tricks and the footwork and just watching Messi and Ronaldo.” “He started loving it as soon as he started playing it,” said Steven San Nicolas Along with Jordan San Nicolas’ effort came recognition and awards and his parents realized and took the initiative to place him in leagues with older he really started to shine through from everybody else,” Steven San Nicolas said and we found we had to start putting him in a year up because his age group was really holding him back.” nine years later and after countless hours of practice the 13-year-old Jordan San Nicolas has been selected into the North Texas 2024/2025 Boys/Girls Olympic Development Program Pool By being handpicked and becoming a member of the elite squad Jordan San Nicolas will have the opportunity to compete regionally and nationally — steppingstones to playing for Team USA and competing in the Olympic Games “I got selected from ODP through an email that my parents got,” said Jordan San Nicolas hadn’t expected to have been selected so quickly “I was actually really scared because I only went to one tryout instead of two." Jordan San Nicolas told The Guam Daily Post that the ODP selection means a lot to him “because it shows that people from Guam can make it and also that all the hard work I put in paid off.” Being selected to the regional ODP team doesn’t come with guaranteed playing time or advancement to the national level But he is dead set on making the most of the opportunities and continuing to level up nationally and earn roster spots and play collegiately for a recognized NCAA Division I program “My first short-term goal is to win the championship with my Fever (United 2010B) team and my second goal is to be part of the U.S And my third short-term goal is to make a good college preferably North Carolina,” said Jordan San Nicolas who hopes to make the Tar Heels squad — the same school where his namesake led UNC to the National Championship in 1982 “My first long-term goal is to either make the (Major League Soccer) or Europe team and my second long-term goal is to make the U.S and showing you the best student-athlete I can I be,” he said “‘I'm going to be like Messi and Ronaldo,’” his mother recalled him telling her more than once Very early in Jordan San Nicolas’ young career his parents recognized his passion for the sport and encouraged him to improve and continue to grow as an athlete Even though the CHamoru midfielder and winger was and is one of the smallest players on the field his fighting spirit and determination became apparent — often outplaying opponents bigger than himself but often not as physically adept and skilled “I really enjoy the competitive aspect of the game because it helps me get better I really like playing better," Jordan San Nicolas said it helps my mindset and physicality of the game I also want to shine light on Guam so they can get the respect they deserve.” “I got selected from ODP through an email that my parents got I was actually really scared because I only went to one tryout instead of two." APPLAUDING ACHIEVEMENT: Graduating students of the Pacific Islands University Class of 2025 applaud during their commencement ceremony at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday RECEIVING DIPLOMAS: A Pacific Islands University graduate shakes hands with academic leaders after receiving her diploma during a commencement ceremony at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday gives his commencement address during the Pacific Islands University students graduation ceremony at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday CLASS OF 2025: Pacific Islands University students during their commencement ceremony at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday MILESTONE MOMENT: A Pacific Islands University graduating student is congratulated after receiving his diploma during a commencement ceremony at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: Forty-four Pacific Islands University students graduate at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday INVOCATION: Graduating students stand for the invocation of the Pacific Islands University commencement ceremony at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday Forty-four students from Pacific Islands University graduated at the Life in the Son Christian Fellowship in Tamuning on Saturday The graduates received certificates in Christian Ministry as well as Associate of Arts Degrees in Biblical Studies Associate of Arts Degrees in Liberal Studies and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Liberal Studies The ceremony honored their academic achievements marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys testifies during a public hearing on Bill 109-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday DOCKS: Port Authority of Guam gantry cranes wait to offload cargo as seen on April 23 in Piti HEARING: A public hearing on Bill 109-38 is held by the Committee on Transportation Utilities and Federal and Foreign Affairs at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday Eulogio Shawn Gumataotao comments during a public hearing on Bill 109-38 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Friday Port Authority of Guam officials and a major local contractor have been working on a deal that will facilitate critical repairs of the Glass Breakwater at Apra Harbor seen as vital to the military's mission on Guam as well as to the local economy through its parent company Tutor Perini Corporation was awarded a $600 million contract by the Department of Defense to repair the breakwater PAG announced it signed a $10.5 million lease agreement on Thursday with Black Construction for the use of some 374,000 square feet of Port property PAG General Manager Rory Respicio and Black Construction representatives testified at a public hearing on Bill 109-38 by Sen a measure directly tied to the signing of the lease It would authorize a dollar-for-dollar offset for "lease tenants who invest in tangible documented improvements to Port property." Black intends to use the Port property as a staging area for the heavy equipment and massive materials needed for the work The timing of the project is also critical as the military has warned of the damaged breakwater's vulnerability to typhoon-strength winds  "The Navy has designated this project we're working on as an emergency Black (Construction) is in favor of this legislation as it expedites the process," said Mark Mamczarz vice president of finance for Black Construction Officials have said any significant damage could limit the use of the harbor by military and commercial vessels which would have a crippling effect on the military mission and the local economy Black Construction officials said they found the square foot rate is ten times higher than their recent appraisal of 6 cents per square foot The existing rate for the Port property is 56 cents per square foot and was set by Public Law 30-19 signed in 2009 Mamczarz said they had a cheaper deal for a different property "so then why are you doing it then if it is cheaper?" "It's a little bit more practical to be right there So that has a little bit of play into it," Mamczarz said Mamczarz said they also weighed the costs with the off-set proposed in the Bill "We have to do a certain level of improvements to the Port if we're going to take the lease Taitague asked what would happen if the bill doesn't pass "We'd probably cancel the agreement with the Port and go back to other facilities we've already priced," Mamczarz added Respicio said any offset granted under the bill would represent a "finite and calculated adjustment." "This should not be interpreted as a broad giveaway or windfall This bill will continue to uphold fiscal discipline and ensure that any offset granted is justified and properly documented," Respicio said Respicio said Black Construction plans to build warehouse spaces of 10,000 and 4,000 square feet clean up a blighted area at the old Hawaiian Rock site "They have to put $2.4 million worth of improvements in order to make that property work just for Hotel Wharf They have to put security fencing (and) security lighting They have to pave all the way down to Family Beach," he said Respicio said once Black completes the project PAG can move various operations such as their engineering and safety divisions into the facilities that will be left behind long-term legacy issues that we can all be very proud of and we didn't have to put a dime in," Respicio added The repair project is expected to take four to five years and will include the reset of over 10,000 boulders along the breakwater and the placement of 6,571 concrete armor units on top of the boulders Lujan said he will try to have the bill ready in time for the next legislative session scheduled for later this month KING RAY: Ray San Nicolas won the King of the Lanes monthly bowling title Sunday at Central Lanes Bowling Center in Tamuning PRINCE LYO: Lyo Sawada won the Prince of the Lanes monthly bowling title Sunday The March installment of the 2025 King and Prince of the Lanes competition witnessed exhilarating action and high scores on the 44-foot-long oil pattern The event proved once again why it is one of the premier monthly bowling tournaments with fierce competitors lighting up the lanes Sunday at the Central Lanes Bowling Center Noah Taimanglo showcased his skills during the qualifying rounds leading the field with a stellar average of 234 pins per game across four games Taimanglo's precision and consistency earned him the top seed heading into the finals it was second seed Ray San Nicolas who stole the spotlight demonstrating nerves of steel and exceptional form to clinch the title The monthly finals saw Ray San Nicolas deliver a master class in striking opening with an electrifying seven consecutive strikes despite a promising start that included a turkey faltered in the fourth frame with a critical split and compounded his struggles with an open frame in the fifth These missteps left the top seed watching from the sidelines as Ray San Nicolas confidently seized the crown The semifinal round featured thrilling clashes Taimanglo secured his spot in the finals with a dramatic finish delivering clutch strikes in the closing frames to edge out the fifth seed RJ Santos in a high-scoring 255-238 showdown Ray San Nicolas found his rhythm late in the match defeating third seed Maria Wood 244-222 to set up the championship encounter The top 10 finishers in the King of the Lanes division included notable performances from Ricky Duenas The Prince of the Lanes division brought its own share of excitement with 12-year-old two-handed bowler Lyo Sawada making a bold statement finishing atop the leaderboard and proving he could compete with his older counterparts Fourteen-year-old Eyan Duenas secured the second seed with an impressive 217 average followed by strong performances from Manny Tagle all of whom advanced to the elimination stages The elimination rounds produced intense battles Seventh-seed Reyes and eighth-seed Fejeran emerged as contenders Reyes overcame sixth seed Shane San Nicolas and tenth seed Chris Santos while Fejeran dispatched fourth seed Park and third seed Tagle to secure their places in the semifinals Sawada maintained his composure to outscore Reyes 161-151 Eyan Duenas capitalized on his nine-pin handicap advantage to edge past Fejeran by a narrow four-pin margin The championship match lived up to its billing with Sawada narrowly defeating Eyan Duenas by a single pin cementing Sawada's place as a rising star in the sport Bowling enthusiasts eagerly await the next edition of the King and Prince of the Lanes April 13 at the Central Lanes Bowling Center The stage is set for another thrilling chapter in this celebrated tournament series Samsung Electronics product marketing manager and official AI expert gives a presentation on Samsung's new AI features during a special event at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning on Thursday HANDS-ON DEMO: Guests try new Samsung AI features during the "AI for All" event at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning on Thursday an official AI expert and product marketing manager for Samsung Electronics demonstrates a new AI interpreter feature using a Galaxy Z6 Series Z Fold6 during a special event at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning on Thursday explains Samsung's new "Circle to search" AI feature during a special event at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning on Thursday gives a demonstration for Samsung's new "Circle to search" AI feature during a special event at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning on Thursday gives a demonstration for a new Samsung AI drawing feature during a special event at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning on Thursday It was all about the wonders of Artificial Intelligence in the palm of your hand All of the latest features in Samsung's Galaxy AI were showcased at a GTA-sponsored event Thursday Philippine-based Samsung product manager and AI expert Isabelle Kim wowed the audience with her presentation of the Galaxy AI suite Kim said the features are designed "to really help people live their life a lot more efficiently and we give everyone new ways to get things done new ways to communicate as well as new ways to create." She said one of the top new features is "Circle to Search," which literally enables a Galaxy phone user to quickly search for information about an item they're looking at on their phone by simply encircling it with their finger or S-pen That will trigger a Google search by the phone without having to type anything "It's what we call the most effective and efficient way to do search because now you don't have to think of the different keywords to input to a search engine," Kim said just encircle whatever it is you want to know more about," she said Kim said Galaxy AI also has lots of different ways for content creators to express their creativity “One of my favorite features is the drawing assist function where you can take a photo that you captured on your own and add different elements to it with just simple doodles." "You just need to sketch a kind of rough image and galaxy AI will do the rest for you," Kim explained She demonstrated by drawing a stick-figure sketch of a bird with her S-pen and instantly an actual bird image was added to the photo you don't have to worry about any of that," she said Kim said there are a host of features relevant and helpful in a variety of business or professional settings there is a voice-recorder function built into the phone that could be handy for a journalist it can fully transcribe the interview or the recording and take it a step further to summarize it and give you the key points," she said when they hear artificial intelligence or AI they could feel a little bit worried or discouraged that they might not be able to get it or understand it," Kim said we've really tried to simplify and make our features as user friendly as possible but also very relevant and useful to their daily lives," she added She said even the names that are assigned to the different features were chosen to make them easy to understand “’Circle to Search’ is quite intuitive already You just have to circle something to search you literally have to draw and it will help you create your vision and help it come to life I hope people can really try it out for themselves and see how it can really benefit them," Kim said “Our vision with AI in general has always been to A view of the Guam Department of Corrections facility in Mangilao on Sept A $5 million funding under a 2021 law toward building a modern prison system would be reallocated for immediate prison repairs maintenance and other Department of Corrections’ needs should Sen Dwayne San Nicolas’ Bill 368-37 — which has been added to the December legislative session — becomes law who won’t be part of the incoming 38th Legislature after losing his first reelection bid seeks his colleagues’ support for his bill which he said would immediately address the “hazardous conditions at DOC.” “Funding critical repairs and procuring necessary equipment are essential to ensuring the safety of the DOC staff and the public,” the senator said in a statement Monday San Nicolas’ bill would amend DOC’s fiscal 2025 budget allocation under Public Law 37-125 and reallocate $5 million initially earmarked for the construction of a new DOC facility to also fund much-needed repairs and security upgrades at both the Adult Correctional Facility and the Hagåtña Detention Facility San Nicolas believes Bill 368-37 will allow DOC the flexibility to do immediate repairs while continuing preparations for a new correctional facility “We need to prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone at DOC,” San Nicolas said “I’m glad my colleagues agreed to hear Bill 368 on the floor in the upcoming December session I hope to gain their support once again in passing this legislation preventing further deterioration of DOC’s facilities and upholding the integrity of our correctional system.” Dwayne San Nicolas converses with Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency officials during a public hearing on Bill 340-37 at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Sept one of four incumbents who didn't get reelected based on unofficial results said he is grateful for the past two years in office San Nicolas in a statement Wednesday said he was deeply grateful to the people of Guam for placing their trust in him during his time in office and during the campaign "Although the outcome of the 2024 general election wasn’t what we had hoped for I am proud of the work my office and I have accomplished together for our island and I am grateful for the connections we made along the way," he said He said he has learned so many things the past two years and forged friendships and partnerships that will last a lifetime "I remain committed to serving the people of Guam with integrity Thank you once again for placing your faith in me and supporting me It has been an honor to represent the people of Guam and I look forward to contributing to our island community outside of the Guam Legislature as the CEO and founder of my company Roy Quinata and San Nicolas both lost their first reelection bid with the second-most terms in office of any sitting lawmaker was likewise unseated in the 2024 election Prayers and sympathies for the family of Sun Ok San Nicolas OFFICIAL: Delegate Michael San Nicolas and longtime journalist Sabrina Salas Matanane emerge from the Guam Election Commission Tuesday morning after picking up a gubernatorial candidate packet launching their gubernatorial ticket that promises to steer away from negative politics and a "focus on the people." Dontana Keraskes/The Guam Daily Post Michael San Nicolas along with his running mate Sabrina Salas Matanane sign documents as the pick up their packet to run for governor and lieutenant governor at the Guam Election Commission on Tuesday Michael San Nicolas and longtime journalist Sabrina Salas Matanane on Tuesday formally launched their gubernatorial ticket signaling an action-packed Democratic primary election in August "I'm tired of the negative politics," Salas Matanane who had just resigned from KUAM as its managing director for local productions for years She was referring to "good people" who want to step up and run for public office but don't do so for fear of "political retribution" and fear of losing their jobs or risking their family members' jobs I lost everything but the risk is worth it And that is why I'm here today," she said right after she and San Nicolas picked up their gubernatorial candidate packet at the Guam Election Commission in Tamuning The longtime journalist said she knew there would be negativity and "so much attacks against me against my family" when events unfolded on Monday Somebody has to stand up for the people of Guam and I am putting everything on the line," she said "More than 20 years in this business and I'm ready Salas Matanane ticket will be challenging Gov Josh Tenorio in the Democratic primaries in August Whoever emerges victorious will face off with what is so far the only team on the Republican side who is serving his second term as Guam's nonvoting delegate to the U.S said two gubernatorial tickets have declared their candidacy "and neither of them have been talking about the people of Guam." we’re just so grateful that we’re able to have a day like this where we’re finally going to bring the focus away from the negativity and back on the people," he told reporters right outside the GEC office in Tamuning San Nicolas and Matanane answered wide-ranging questions about their campaign focus as well as the still ongoing congressional ethics investigation into the delegate The delegate said he maintains the position that he's not going to be discussing the investigation "out of respect for the process" that he said is confidential "We didn't allow it to be an issue during the last congressional race and it certainly is not going to be an issue in this gubernatorial race," he said who also reported on the stories about San Nicolas' ethics investigation since 2019 said she has discussed this with San Nicolas since "it was a concern of mine." "I've read the confidentially leaked documents from 2 ½-3 years ago but what I've also read .. that we have $320 million sitting in a bank Why aren't we putting that money out to help people Why are we dangling it 'oh we’re getting close to the election 'Hey we’re gonna give out bonuses' or whatever," Salas Matanane said on Tuesday said "our democracy empowers any eligible member of our community to run for elected office and we look forward to productive and positive civic engagement." "Governor Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Tenorio remain focused on leading Guam’s recovery and securing our path to prosperity for the People of Guam as our Administration continues its work for our People inquiries regarding campaign matters are directed to the campaign committee," she said {span}Pictured from left to right is Juan Martin Guam Department of Education; and Jerdene Salii Dwayne San Nicolas is hosting for nonprofit Be HeartFelt Dwayne San Nicolas is partnering with local nonprofit Be Heartfelt by hosting a canned food through Oct located in Suite 407 of the DNA building in Hagåtña is accepting donations of canned foods from 8 a.m This comes after the success of a shoe drive collaboration with the nonprofit San Nicolas encourages the public to participate and support the efforts of Be Heartfelt in light of the end-of-the-year holidays “Thanks again to everyone who participated in our last outreach project and donated to our shoe drive,” said San Nicolas in a statement we’re asking for the community to come together again and help those who cannot help themselves by donating canned goods.” San Nicolas is working closely with Be Heartfelt a nonprofit known for its dedication to serving the disadvantaged to ensure all donations are distributed to local families in need Be Heartfelt’s mission is to end homelessness in Guam and has been providing critical support to residents facing hardships “Let’s continue to spread the message of hope especially during the upcoming holiday season,” he said the nonprofit also serves communities in Peru “We’re excited to collaborate with Be Heartfelt again,” San Nicolas said “Every can of food donated will make a significant difference in the lives of those struggling to put food on the table Food security has always been an issue and this is one way we can work together to address it I look forward to partnering on more initiatives to support the vulnerable and struggling members of our community Together we can make an impact and create a brighter and more thriving future for all.” has joined the roster of potential candidates eyeing the delegate's seat this election having picked up a packet from the Guam Election Commission on Wednesday "It is with great humility that we make ourselves available once again to serve if our people will so have us Keke and I talk often about what we know our island and people deserve and that everyone's lives and futures should be filled with greater opportunities - we want this for Guam," San Nicolas stated in a release announcing his intentions "It is our hope and belief that the island shares this vision and that we all know the only way to achieve this is to make it happen with true grit and unrelenting determination all politics parties; let's build a responsible Guam," San Nicolas added The former delegate is the third Democrat so far to put their hat in the ring as a potential candidate to Congress who served under the administration of former Gov Carl Gutierrez and as a deputy inspector general for the Iraq Reconstruction also picked up delegate packets as members of the Democrat party The three may have to face each other in the primary in August The primary election filing window begins on Feb is the incumbent in the delegate's seat this election cycle and he has confirmed that he will run for re-election "This office requires continuity and tenure and all I can say is that we have planted many seeds which will benefit our community and the work has only begun," Moylan told The Guam Daily Post The top finishers of the Budweiser King and Prince of the Lanes pose for a photo after the bowling competition Ray San Nicolas triumphed over defending Budweiser King of the Lanes Grand Champion RJ Santos to win the 2024 edition The championship match concluded dramatically with Santos failing to strike in the final frame Despite taking an early 22-pin lead after San Nicolas opened the first two frames Santos faltered in the third and fifth frames Maintaining his composure under the dual pattern conditions San Nicolas clinched the crown and the top prize Top seed Santos had qualified for the finale by narrowly outpacing 6th seed Noah Taimanglo by five pins thanks to Taimanglo’s unfortunate 4-6-7-10 split in the final frame 2nd seed San Nicolas benefited when 5th seed Cisco Taimanglo left a 4-6 split in the final stanza Noah Taimanglo defeated 3rd seed Jay Leon Guerrero while Uncangco outmaneuvered 4th seed Brian Manibusan in a clash of southpaws Santos led the triple pattern lane conditions qualifying rounds with an impressive 211 average with Evan Duenas missing the cut by just one pin and Cameron Santos rounded out the top ten and Camacho will represent Guam at the 2024 IBF Bowling World Cup in Hong Kong from January 5-14 Eyan Duenas claimed the Prince title by defeating 3rd seed Leody Ersando Duenas began the match with a turkey and maintained his lead throughout Ersando overcame the must-beat-twice format to convincingly defeat top seed Aron Hernandez in both games Duenas faced a tougher opponent in Shannon Bukikosa-Esplana but managed to advance to the finale by a narrow three-pin margin Ersando eliminated sixth seed Justin Cabrera while Bukikosa-Esplana dispatched 5th seed MaryJane Nisperos in the first elimination round Hernandez led the field with a 189 average AFTERNOON TREATS: Gubernatorial candidate and Guam Del Michael San Nicolas along with his running mate Sabrina Salas Matanane wave to oncoming traffic along Airport Mobil in Tamuning The San Nicolas-Salas Matanane team filed on Tuesday making them the first gubernatorial ticket to file their candidacy for the 2022 primaries Michael San Nicolas and Sabrina Salas Matanane on Tuesday became the first gubernatorial ticket to file their candidacy a week before the June 28 filing deadline for the primary elections filed their candidacy documents with the Guam Election Commission GEC Executive Director Maria Pangelinan said the election commission officially accepted the San Nicolas-Salas Matanane candidate filing at 4:57 p.m adding that three others filed their senatorial candidacy San Nicolas and Salas Matanane will be facing off with Gov Tony Ada will run unopposed in the Republican primaries The San Nicolas-Salas Matanane gubernatorial ticket didn't make a prior announcement of their actual candidacy filing but issued a statement to the media shortly afterward "With over $300 million remaining in available stimulus and assistance from the federal American Rescue Plan funds Bri and I are really hoping our constant pressure is going to be getting this dormant relief out to our people right away," San Nicolas said in a statement "Things are really hard right now for our people," he added "We see it everyday and read in the headlines that they need relief now and it is unfortunate that political timelines are delaying these resources from getting to people now when they need it most - not as the election gets closer." said the CNMI just announced they are releasing a second round of federally funded stimulus "right now to every taxpayer and dependent while our people here on Guam continue to wait under the weight of crushing prices everywhere." "All of the people of Guam will be watching this State of the Island very closely because the Governor needs to do the right thing and announce broad based relief for all of our people and get it out quickly and without hassle," she said The governor will deliver her State of the Island Address Wednesday evening Michael San Nicolas delivers his annual congressional address at the Guam Congress Building on June 28 along with its conclusions that "substantial evidence" against San Nicolas exists to show he accepted improper excessive campaign contributions and other potential federal criminal violations The House Committee on Ethics unanimously voted to send a report on Guam Del Michael San Nicolas to the Department of Justice the Investigative Subcommittee “unanimously concluded that there was substantial evidence that Delegate San Nicolas: accepted improper excessive campaign contributions; engaged in a conspiracy to hide the proceeds of the illicit campaign contributions; knowingly caused his campaign committee to file false or incomplete reports with the Federal Election Commission; and attempted to improperly influence a witness in connection with this Committee’s investigation.” submitted the report to the House of Representatives on allegations Delegate San Nicolas “In light of the Delegate’s impending retirement from the House and the potential for expiration of applicable statutes of limitations the ISC recommended that the Committee refer these allegations to the Department of Justice,” according to the press release “The Committee on Ethics has unanimously voted to adopt the ISC’s report refer the substantial evidence of potential violations of federal criminal law to the Department of Justice for such further action as it deems appropriate.” The committee added its thanks to the members of the Investigative Subcommittee “for their hard work and service to the Committee and to the House.” Darren Soto served as Chair of the Investigative Subcommittee Jackie Walorski served as Ranking Republican Member Representatives Dina Titus and Vicky Hartzler also served on the subcommittee Each of these members devoted substantial time and effort to the investigation LEGISLATION: A bill renaming the Hagåtña Post Office facility after the island's first CHamoru postmaster was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday POSTMASTER: Atanasio Taitano Perez was the first CHamoru postmaster for the U.S POSTMASTER: Atanasio Taitano Perez was the first CHamoru Postmaster for the U.S House of Representatives passed a bill that would name the Hagåtña Post Office Facility as the Atanasio Taitano Perez Post Office by a vote of 417-1 "The Honorable Atanasio Taitano Perez was a leader of many sorts on our island 3539 he was the first CHamoru Postmaster for the U.S Atanasio not only performed his duty to our island with dignity he also strongly advocated for our dignity being a vocal proponent of citizenship in the United States for the people of Guam up until his passing just before the enactment of the Organic Act of Guam made it so."  San Nicolas called on the community to "reflect on the significance of leaders in our island's history like Atanasio who dedicated their lives not in the advancement of themselves or their own ideals but in the advancement of our people that we too may emulate their example in our expectations and advocacy."  According to a biography of Atanasio Taitano Perez (guampedia.com/atanasio-taitano-perez) he was the first postmaster of Guam and the first Secretary to the Governor during US Naval Era He was commonly known as Don Perez and was the only child of Francisco Taitano Perez and Maria Encarnacion Perez his father decided that it was time for his family to return home to Guam daughter of Agustin Evaristo Duenas and Domitila Rivera Arriola Perez was also personally involved in the movement petitioning Congress to establish a permanent civilian government and United States Citizenship for the people of Guam He was one of the 32 signatory officials of Guam that petitioned Congress in 1901 In 1925 when some members of the US House of Representatives visited Guam they attended a Guam Congress session held in Dorn Hall on July 1 Following Naval Governor Henry Price’s welcoming remarks and comments Perez was the first to present and address on behalf of the CHamoru people: the CHamorus today occupy an anomalous position One of the masterpieces of American literature tells of a man because of the proud contemptuousness with which he regarded his country was made an outcast from the land and became ‘A Man Without a Country.’ We also are without a country Since 1899 the question of the status of the CHamorus has been intermittently discussed in Washington but no effective steps have been taken to grant us citizenship in the country we look on as our own The CHamorus are neither citizens nor aliens – they are truly without a country When the United States acquired sovereignty over the Virgin Islands citizenship was immediately conferred on the inhabitants We appeal to the American ideals and sense of justice beg that you give this subject your consideration and may I hope that Congress will see fit to retain our appreciation and strengthen our loyalty by granting us the title we would prize above all others – Citizens of the United States.” Congress remained unresponsive to Guam’s pleas for citizenship and civilian governance Perez lost his left eye from flying shell fragments while he was in a bomb shelter on July 7 he sustained other wounds and powder burns about his legs and face the upper lobe of one of his ears was pierced by a bullet just months short of the Guam Organic Act becoming law bringing to fruition Perez’s efforts to provide U.S and former Guam delegate Michael San Nicolas gesture as they respond to questions at a congressional debate hosted by the Guam Chamber of Commerce at Hilton Guam Resort and Spa in Tumon on July 31 Democrat delegate candidates Michael San Nicolas with officials of the Guam Chamber of Commerce which hosted a congressional debate at Hilton Guam Resort and Spa in Tumon on July 31 Three days before a three-way Democrat delegate primary race candidates Michael San Nicolas and Ginger Cruz squared off over economic issues and border security at a Wednesday afternoon debate sponsored by the Guam Chamber of Commerce Amanda Shelton did not accept an invitation to the debate from the largest business organization on Guam the members of which provided the questions for the debate watched the debate as a member of the audience at Hilton Guam Resort and Spa Candidates were asked what they would do to get military-subsidized shipping to Guam said the first step would be finding a price point for such a subsidy which would allow Guam to “get the temperature” for support of a subsidy in Congress He said he was open to exploring the possibility with Chamber membership said she’s been exploring the idea of getting an “essential sea service” designation for Guam to subsidize the island for being a hub for transshipment throughout the region Debate moderator Ed Untalan of the Chamber board asked what the congressional hopefuls would do to relax federal cabotage laws in the hopes of boosting tourism numbers for the island Cruz said the federal government needed to be engaged for a more “open skies” policy on Guam that would allow more airlines to operate in the region “We have to ensure that the major airlines are still bringing in the passengers and then we look at smaller airlines to be able to do again a hub and so and connect us throughout the region,” Cruz said San Nicolas said Guam is better off investing in the “visitor experience” on Guam with local and possibly federal resources Much of the post-COVID-19 slump in tourism was caused by the weakness of the Japanese yen and still limited Korean interest in travel is that the cabotage restrictions don’t restrict international travel into Guam Candidates were asked how they would handle the influx of undocumented migrants entering Guam and ensure that they be repatriated to their home countries Cruz said the first step has to be getting biometric tracking online for people coming in and out of Guam and you can tell who’s filling it and who’s leaving,” Cruz said there needed to be a comprehensive look about Guam immigration laws—she floated visa waivers for the Philippines support for immigration for professionals such as nurses and doctors—to ensure immigration policy “made sense” for Guam San Nicolas said more federal support for the Coast Guard and other federal immigration officials made sense but stressed Guam shouldn’t push too broadly on the immigration issue “If we overplay the hand that we have some kind of an immigration problem here on that’s going to get shut down and all the other immigration issues that we’re actually wanting to open up,” he said like H-2B visas and Philippine visa waivers Untalan asked whether candidates would support federalizing the local Customs and Quarantine Agency San Nicolas pointed to potential unintended consequences from having the federal government take over Customs pointing to the experience Puerto Rico had going down that road “they raised all of the customs duties in Puerto Rico to pay for the cost of the federalization,” San Nicolas said He added that federalization would leave the local government without any oversight of Customs enforcement on the island Cruz said federalizing Customs on Guam is something that could be explored though she likewise pointed to potential issues If Guam wanted to have more control over its own territory saying he was quick to “pour cold water” on new ideas “We have to understand how we can better handle ourselves what support they need from the federal government so that we can do a better job,” she said Reach reporter Joe Taitano II at JTaitano@guampdn.com Ray San Nicolas secured his third monthly title of the year by dominating the field on the short oil pattern during the November edition of the Budweiser King and Prince of the Lanes bowling tournament San Nicolas led the final monthly qualifier by 35 pins with Aaron Elliott finishing even par in second place and Daniel Lee joined the top two seeds in qualifying for the elimination rounds and Gregory Borja defeated their respective opponents to advance to the quarterfinals while Borja overcame defending Grand Champion RJ Santos to move into the semifinals against the top two qualifiers thus cementing his place in the grand finals 15-year-old Eyan Duenas earned his first career title 7th seed Duenas defeated 4th seed John Raymundo in the finals winning by 17 pins as Raymundo failed to capitalize on missed opportunities Duenas bested top seed Sheila Bangs in the semifinal match while Raymundo overcame 2nd seed Dylan Taimanglo to set up the monthly finale Bangs led the field after starting with a 258 game and maintained her lead and Justin Cabrera rounding out the top 10 The grand finals will take place on Sunday The event is open to the top 20 bowlers in both the King and Prince divisions Dwayne San Nicolas during a regular session at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña on Thursday Dwayne San Nicolas said he voted for Bill 185-37 on Friday to benefit the people of Guam and because the island is in need of a new hospital There were two bills competing to determine the location of a new public hospital or medical complex on Guam ensures that any hospital constructed under the previously enacted Guam 21st Century Healthcare Center Act would be built in Tamuning would facilitate the sale or lease of Guam Ancestral Lands Commission property in Barrigada and Mangilao for the purpose of constructing a new medical complex to include a new public hospital and other medical facilities gave Bill 185 enough votes to pass while Bill 184 remained one vote short of passing the Guam Daily Post asked San Nicolas' office why he decided to vote for Bill 185 "My vote on Bill 185-37 was to benefit the people of Guam We need a new hospital now," San Nicolas said the Office of the Governor of Guam issued a release to the media last month 'The Guam Legislature decided absolutely nothing regarding the location of a new hospital and medical complex for the People of Guam the legislature has blocked our efforts to build a new medical complex - this time by deciding to do absolutely nothing.' On Friday I voted for both competing bills that would determine the location of a new public hospital for the island .. I voted for Bill 185 because we need a new hospital I voted for Bill 185 for the people of Guam I voted for Bill 185 so that we can get the employees of the Guam Memorial Hospital out of the deteriorating Tamuning facility that has many issues It’s up to the governor now to act on what we the legislators have put before her we are a step closer to getting this much needed new hospital than we were last week We can’t delay the construction of a new hospital any further," San Nicolas added Lou Leon Guerrero has been against utilizing Ypao Point arguing that it would be better to utilize the Barrigada and Mangilao site for a medical complex the governor's office said it will be vetoed Democrat senatorial candidate from Santa Rita (incumbent)           Campaign Manager:        Isaiah Aguon Contact: 671-989-4400     671-989-4400     [email protected] Social media: @senatorsannicolas/@dwaynesannicolas              senatorsannicolas.com   San Nicolas is a Senator in the 37th Guam Legislature Since taking public office in January 2023 he’s introduced 16 bills addressing issues affecting our veterans San Nicolas introduced legislation to legalize consumer-grade fireworks which is now Public Law 37-47; removing the statute of limitations for financial and property exploitation of an elderly person or individual with disability; authorizing the establishment of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument on a portion of Skinner Plaza Park; and preventing utility disconnections on Fridays; among other issues affecting the people of Guam Prior to being elected to serve the island in 2022 San Nicolas was a public school counselor at the Guam Department of Education’s Southern High School; a customs officer at the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency for 23 years; and served in the Guam Army National Guard When he’s not on the session floor and spending time with family and friends San Nicolas dresses up as Santa during the most wonderful time of the year He is also the founder of one of Guam’s most reliable solar light companies and general merchandise store which has three locations across the island with one more scheduled to open in Dededo in a couple of months and a BA in Counseling from the University of Guam He recently filed his bid for a second term in the 38th Guam Legislature San Nicolas is #4 on the Democrat side of the ballot Angel San Nicolas makes a presentation on the challenges and issues that athletes face within the sports associations in Micronesia during the 6th Oceania Athletes’ Forum in Nadi along with other athlete representatives of the region poses for a group photo during the 6th Oceania Athletes’ Forum in Nadi I have been a sports reporter for Variety since 2013 I was a liberal arts student of Northern Marianas College a weightlifter and the Northern Marianas Sports Association Commission chair participated in the 6th Oceania Athletes’ Forum in Nadi Hosted by the Oceania National Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission One of its goals is to empower athletes to shape the future of sports in the Oceania region San Nicolas and other athlete representatives from across the region discussed key issues impacting athlete welfare career development and advocacy within the Olympic movement The Athletes’ Commission advocates for athletes in areas such as policy participants discussed how the Athletes’ Commission can enhance the sporting experience by providing athletes the tools and resources they need San Nicolas said he “got to learn the whole purpose of the Athletes’ Commission.”  “I also learned how athletes could benefit with athlete representation in sports,” he added it was mandated that all countries and associates of ONOC [Oceania National Olympic Committee] must have athlete representation —  one male and one female in all executive board meetings.” San Nicolas said all countries in Oceania were present during the forum with the CNMI and New Caledonia participating as ONOC associates This was San Nicolas’ first forum for which he was selected by the NMI Athletes’ Commission He said the forum is a step forward in the right direction We clearly have a lot of work to do as far as sports goes.” Because it really emphasized that the athletes are the center of sports — there is no sport without athletes.” San Nicolas acknowledged the one-in-a-lifetime opportunity that was given to him to gather information and apply it back home to benefit the future of sports in the CNMI Our Athletes Commission will show more appreciation and spotlight the hard work they put into their sports,” he added Democratic congressional candidates Ginger Cruz Michael San Nicolas converse on stage prior to the start of a Guam Medical Association -sponsored congressional debate on health care held at the University of Guam in Mangilao on July 25 Democratic congressional candidates Michael San Nicolas and Ginger Cruz squared off in a Thursday night debate sponsored by the Guam Medical Association which honed in on health care-related issues such as abortion and the location of a new Guam Memorial Hospital Members of the medical group provided the questions Vincent Akimoto during the debate held at the University of Guam lecture room The first question was on the location of Guam’s hospital of the future Lou Leon Guerrero’s choice has been the Mangilao-Barrigada area while many physicians and lawmakers such as Speaker Therese Terlaje and Sen Chris Barnett have favored Ypao Point in Tamuning Cruz said she would leave the decision to local government leaders but will support and advocate wherever they decide it should be But it has to be decided as soon as possible “Everybody needs to get in a room and duke it out and not leave that room until a decision is made government and everyone who has a stake,” the former federal official said a former delegate who wants to get his job back said he understands the politics behind the hospital location “But why is there such a hurdle for building it up at Oka?” he said San Nicolas said studies have shown Oka makes the most sense He also said local leaders need to act soon as the more it’s delayed given that the medical infrastructure was built around a Tamuning location San Nicolas said it’s clear what his preference is — it’s Tamuning where the clinics and the pre-existing infrastructure are located Cruz said the real question is how to address systemic problems at the hospital but it’s not resulting in a hospital that’s providing quality health care,” she said Guam Medical Association members also asked how the candidates would work toward regaining hospital accreditation that was lost in 2018 San Nicolas said despite the loss of accreditation during his term federal dollars increased He said there’s a way to get federal dollars despite accreditation being an issue and “there’s no excuse for more resources not coming in.” Cruz said the question to be asked is why the hospital lost its accreditation “It’s always about the last mile and knowing the details that make it work Do we need to get grants to bring in trainers also included a question about where the candidates stand on the divisive issue of abortion “We are pro-life family,” San Nicolas said (the Supreme Court decision) gave a very specific mandate San Nicolas said the question should be answered by the people in a referendum whether they support abortion policy on Guam Cruz said she also believes in “life for people at every stage in their life.” She said the important thing is that everyone has the right to make the choice they make “When a doctor is standing there trying to save the life of a woman (the government) can’t stop the doctor from making the best medical decision at that moment When the government intervenes and begins to tell a doctor what to do The candidates were asked if they supported recruiting U.S Cruz cited Tennessee as an example of a state that passed legislation that does not require such nurses to meet residency requirements “now about 20 states have launched it,” she said “but we need to carve out a way to be able to use international nurses .. San Nicolas said “absolutely all options should be put on the table.” He said to look into professional visas He said “if we’re going to open up for international nurses we need to establish a fund for locals to enter the nursing profession.” On Guam veterans being denied access to hospital care and clinic services San Nicolas said veterans care should not be separated out of the massive annual Department of Defense budget you are just as important,” San Nicolas said Cruz said “there needs to be a veterans health care center on Guam She said Guam can’t be the “tip of the spear” of forward military forces and not be the center of health care for veterans “How can you have one in Manila and not have one in Guam,” she said declined GMA’s invitation to participate in the debate but instead will debate the winner of the Democratic congressional primary You can reach Nestor Licanto at nlicanto@guampdn.com The House Ethics Committee is referring Guam Del San Nicolas to federal prosecutors after finding he misused campaign funds accepted improper contributions and was part of a conspiracy to hide the benefits of those contributions the full panel approved its investigative subcommittee’s report that found San Nicolas filed “false or incomplete” reports to the Federal Election Commission while also attempting to influence a witness during the committee’s probe San Nicolas’ decision to retire from the House is one reason the committee opted to send the case to the Justice Department “In light of the delegate’s impending retirement from the House and the potential for expiration of applicable statutes of limitations,” the investigative subcommittee “recommended that the committee refer these allegations to the Department of Justice,” the panel said in a statement released Friday composed of five Republicans and five Democrats voted unanimously to send the matter to federal prosecutors The panel had also been looking into whether San Nicolas engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a member of his congressional staff. The committee’s Friday statement did not mention that allegation The delegate’s office referred a request for comment to his lawyer who panned the committee’s handling of the matter and predicted DOJ will not bother to investigate the production of thousands of pages of records related to the matters under inquiry more than a half dozen recorded voluntary interviews with the Delegate’s current and former staff and countless hours facilitating the provision of all information requested by the Investigative Subcommittee,” Woodward said in a statement to CQ Roll Call “we are extremely pleased that the Subcommittee has taken the extraordinary step of concluding this matter without recommending the adoption of any Statement of Alleged Violation.” The attorney contends the Ethics panel’s subcommittee did not interview San Nicolas or try other ways to get his input during its probe “We’re confident no further investigation will come of this matter,” Woodward said John Paul Manuel, the former campaign chairman for San Nicolas, told the Office of Congressional Ethics that San Nicolas accepted $10,000 in unreported cash from a local businessman Campaigns are limited to accepting a maximum of $100 in cash from a particular source San Nicolas was first elected in 2018 and was reelected in November 2020 Chris Marquette contributed to this report I’ve been writing a lot lately about wanting to chase lingcod I want to say that I’d only caught two legal lingcod this year and both barely measured up to make it in the sack Part of the problem was I hadn’t gone on many rockfishing trips this year That was largely due to the fact that I wasn’t seeing great counts on lings I’ve felt a hole in my 2021 fishing experience I boarded the Eldorado out of Long Beach Sportfishing on Thursday night (December 2nd), fishing Friday. Capt. Jeff Villapando was leading our trip. The boat was already tanked with live squid and sardines when we boarded. Our destination would be San Nicolas Island. Around 7 or so, I saw that Jeff was up. I knew we’d be on our way soon. I went out to double-check my setups, Jeff came on the intercom to tell people to wind up. He said we’d start off doing some shallow drifts. We started off inshore in about 50 feet of water. Since we were drifting, the sliding sinker setup I had rigged wasn’t cutting it with an ounce of weight, I switch up to the double dropper with strips of squid and started nailing whitefish. There were some smaller ones in the mix, but most were of better quality…not quite Santa Rosa level, but very good. Here and there a rockfish or sheephead would get caught, but it was mostly whitefish coming over the rail. After putting 5 in my sack, I tried fishing the sardine to see if it would change what was biting. It didn’t get bit. I tried fishing the live squid (vs. strips), more whitefish. I opted to go inside and have breakfast. Once we were loaded up on the whitefish, Jeff headed outside into deeper water. In this case “deep” was only about 200 feet or so. Here was where the better quality rockfishing started happening. Big reds and chucks started filling the sacks. I was still fishing the double dropper at this point, but getting a little frustrated with the anglers around me tangling up. I put the double dropper away and headed up to the bow with my jig and fly setup. It was nice to be opposite of the drift side by myself. On my first cast, double big chuckies. “Well that doesn’t suck.” Capt. Jeff remarked from his window above me. Another angler joined me up there throwing a heavy Colt Sniper. He managed to get the first ling of the day on it. Good! My target fish. Unfortunately, I wasn’t getting any ling action myself. The morning wore on in much the same fashion. I was consistently finding quality rockfish, but no lings. I knew we’d probably have to leave the island by say 12:30-1pm, so I went back to fishing live sardine on the double dropper to see if that might get one to go. Nada. Jeff made a move. It was now about 11am. Time was running out. The current had backed way off and we were barely moving on our drift. Time to go back to jig and fly. I returned to the bow. While I was casting and dragging the jig and fly setup, a guy opposite of me fishing double dropper nailed a nice ling. That’s definitely the right kind! I pressed on. A little while later, I’m dragging my jig and fly set up along the bottom again. I lifted up to let it drop back down and it was wedged into something. I put it out of gear, tightened back up on it. Shook it around. Still stuck. I wound tighter on it to see if I could pull it through whatever it was hooked into. That’s when it decided to pull back. That was pretty much the day. We ended up bugging out around 12:30 for the long drive home. I was really happy I got the fish I was looking for, AND I was taking home a limit. One of the other passengers had a luggage scale and let me borrow it to weigh my bigger fish. It went 13.1 pounds. There wasn’t a jackpot, so I couldn’t see how it stacked up against other fish. It would’ve probably lost to a bigger sheephead, but that didn’t matter to me. Thanks to Capt. Jeff and his crew for a fun day on the water and giving me the opportunity to get my fish. They’re doing their BOGO trips beginning this week. Buy a ticket now, and get a ride in 2022. These trips are typically very popular (for obvious reasons), so take advantage of it. Get your freezer filled now, and have a free ride to look forward to for next year. Good luck if you get out there. BD Outdoors began as a forum-based fishing community to connect saltwater anglers and provide a home to share the latest fishing reports and news. Today, BD has grown into the leading digital media platform for all things saltwater fishing, bringing our large and passionate community the best and most authentic fishing information in the form of fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing recipes, saltwater fishing articles, tackle tips and more from coast to coast. Send help right to the people and causes you care about Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee DeAnna Taylor•Jun 21 Sitting just north of the coast of Venezuela is Aruba, the second-largest island within the ‘ABC islands’ (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) trio The Aruba of today is truly a melting pot of cultures with more than 95 nationalities being recorded across the nation one can’t talk about Aruba without mention of San Nicolas San Nicolas is where the largest concentration of the island’s Afro and Black residents live And they are working hard to preserve the culture According to island historians, there are no Black natives of Aruba. Like many Dutch Caribbean nations, enslaved men and women were brought over to the island from West Africa and other Caribbean nations to work in various industries more Afro-Caribbean people made their way to the island from places like Jamaica and even Bonaire to seek work at the country’s bustling Standard Oil refinery The refinery was the main source of income for residents as tourism hadn’t become mainstream at that time The new residents set up shop and began building their new life on the island but three times over the course of 25 years due to challenging economics and being bought out by larger corp While this left many of the immigrants out of work, they decided to stay and build something new. Most started families with other immigrants or natives, which can account for the dozens of cultures currently present in Aruba. One could also argue it is one of the birthplaces of Papiamento, a distinct language mixed with Creole the city of San Nicolas is said to be Aruba’s chocolate city Separated from Oranjestad and the more touristy areas by a bridge the community is truly the arts and culture neighborhood of the island It is also the birthplace of the country’s Carnival celebrations you’re met with more than 54 hand painted murals commissioned by local and international artists including the popular ‘One Happy Art Island’ mural seen in marketing and branding for the destination and tastes of the island’s heritage during Island Fest— a free festival featuring local art If you do happen to venture to San Nicolas during a visit be sure to book a walking tour with the neighborhood historian and ‘walking Google,’ Leon Kratos Kratos knows the neighborhood from top to bottom and is one of the driving forces in preserving the art and culture You’ll also find most of the country’s few Black-owned businesses in the area but there is no word on when it would be finished and open to the public tourists also visit San Nicolas for Baby Beach which is said to have some of the best snorkeling on the island a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy Queen Elizabeth Once Stepped In To Prevent Snoop Dogg From Being Banned From The UK United Airlines Flight Attendant's Armrest Announcement Sparks Social Media Frenzy ‘Basketball Wives’ Star Mehgan James Speaks Out About Popular Bahamas Island With Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Friend Loses Leg Chaos Erupts After Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Forced To Give Up Seat For Minister Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Ben Gurion International Airport causing temporary closure of Israel's main aviation hub In each location where Black dandyism took root and social conditions shaped its expression A Simi Valley plane crash involving a small aircraft resulted in the deaths of its two passengers Check out these filming sites that have added to this harrowing story of creative survival in two popular cities Paramount+'s 'MobLand' has rapidly garnered a wide audience thanks to its fascinating characters and gorgeous scenic backdrops Sen. Dwayne T.D. San Nicolas, right, donates on June 11, 2024 Pride flags to the office of Sinajana Mayor Robert Hofmann, after learning that Pride flags were torn down in the village earlier this month. Sen. Dwayne T.D. San Nicolas personally donated five Pride flags to the Sinajana Mayor’s Office on June 11, after learning from media reports that flags were torn down in the village earlier this month. “Destroying Pride flags during Pride month is disappointing and unacceptable,” San Nicolas said in a release. The senator ran on a platform of being compassionate and kind in 2022. “This is not okay. It highlights the importance of continuing the fight for equality for all. Pride month is recognized annually to raise awareness of diversity, equality and to celebrate love. I stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community on Guam and condemn this horrible act of hate,” the senator said. Sinajana Mayor Robert Hofmann thanks San Nicolas for the donation. “We are grateful to Sen. San Nicolas, and Equality Guam who reached out immediately to share their concern and to help us replace the flags and make the needed repairs to the poles,” Hofmann said in the release. The mayor said his village puts up flags to decorate, celebrate and welcome the seasons, like school opening in August, Halloween in October, Thanksgiving in November, Christmas in December, Easter in March, Liberation in July, Armed Forces in May, and this year, Sinajana added one for the month of June. The mayor’s office put up the Philippine Flag, which celebrates the country’s independence, Juneteenth Flag celebrating Emancipation Day, and the end of slavery, and the Pride Flag, which celebrates equality and acceptance, he said. “We want to be a community for all and accepting for all so it saddened me when the staff informed me that a number of poles are bent and broken and the Pride flags being torn down. It was a targeted crime,” Hofmann said. “For someone to have that much hate to destroy the poles and flags was troubling. We celebrate all the people who chose to call Sinajana their home.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Text description provided by the architects. Valle San Nicolás is a development on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo in the State of Mexico. It offers a privileged site for the new 370-hectare residential development, where the urban layout and every architectural element are designed in harmony with nature and with the aim of protecting the existing landscape. Throughout the complex, spaces of relaxation and wellbeing are offered for residents, enhancing the connection with and enjoyment of the natural surroundings. These include the Clubhouse and the 800-meter waterski lake set at the lowest point on the masterplan, taking advantage of the rainwater runoff. © Rafael GamoThe natural conditions of Valle San Nicolás were explored to better understand how the two most prominent natural elements—the mountain and the lake—could converge and relate to each other through a work of architecture. This point of encounter gave rise to the Clubhouse as the main place for socializing. © Rafael GamoFollowing the guiding idea of a subtle and friendly approach between architecture and nature, the Clubhouse was conceptualized in reference to a boat anchored in the lake, as if it were floating on the water. © Rafael GamoIn volumetric terms, it is resolved by means of a circular floor plan fragmented around its radius to distribute and modulate the different areas and amenities it contains. This programmatic strategy is made visible in the voids and solids created by the internal bodies of water as they merge with the lake and the walls that rise from the bottom of the lake. © Rafael GamoThe construction system used for the Clubhouse is one of cross-laminated timber (CLT), with exposed beams and columns designed in short spans with a radial distribution reflecting the circular volume, and stone walls housed in wooden frames that serve to anchor the volume in the lake. © Rafael GamoThe interiors deploy natural materials that match the structural timber elements and an American red oak roof are just some of the finishes used to harmoniously reflect the surroundings You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A University of Guam Triton Esports display in UOG’s 70th Anniversary Exhibit “Ina Setbe” during Triton Day at the Guam Museum in Hagåtña on Aug Ken San Nicolas is now leading the Guam Esports Federation after an election of officers setting a vision for esports expansion on the island the federation inducted new membership and elected new officers: The officers will serve four-year terms effective immediately “We are honored to be elected by our membership to lead the GESF for the next four years Esports on Guam has grown exponentially over the past few years and we aim to capitalize on this growth by increasing community efforts and outreach and showcasing Guam’s talent in the esports sphere,” San Nicolas said in a statement recognized by the Guam National Olympic Committee is the governing body responsible for organizing national qualifiers for international esports events like the Global Esports Federation’s Global Esports Games and the International Esports Federation Championships the federation has fielded national representatives for Konami’s eFootball With the recent announcement from the International Olympic Committee about the Olympic Esports Games the Guam Esports Federation is poised to organize qualifiers for potential Olympic Esports titles as well as provide a support infrastructure for athletes that includes certified coaching “We’re excited about the announcement of the Olympic Esports Games While esports titles have been part of the Olympics before this news represents a promising step towards mainstream esports games that we can field talent for,” Hernandez said “We will be ready to send Guam’s best to represent our island when the titles are announced.” San Nicolas mentions that the GESF is committed to fostering community growth and advocating for youth health and wellness The federation plans to launch initiatives that promote healthy gaming habits and encourage physical activity among young gamers the GESF said it aims to create a balanced and supportive environment for all esports enthusiasts on Guam “There’s a strong link between well-being and performance: the better you feel We want to teach this to aspiring competitors and plan to provide the supporting infrastructure to do just that,” San Nicolas said A family member has confirmed a second victim's identity in Wednesday night's collision between a Kansas City fire truck and a SUV at Broadway Boulevard near Westport Road and caused the partial collapse of a nearby building Jennifer San Nicolas has been identified as one of the victims in the collision by her aunt Joy Gainer "We are saddened by the loss of our Jennifer," Gainer said in a statement and granddaughter - she was a friend to all She would do anything for her family and friends She also cherished her Fur Babies (Kaya and Hank) There are still a lot of questions about what happened that night beautiful soul on her mother's birthday - just days before Christmas." San Nicolas and Michael Elwood were both employed by Ragazza Food & Wine in Kansas City The restaurant released a statement following the collision in a Facebook post Report a typo When otter hunters returned to Santa Barbara from California's most remote island in 1853 they carried more than cargo and a diverse crew Also aboard was a 50-year-old woman—a passenger who spoke a language they could not understand she apparently had spent 18 years alone on the island the woman soon became an object of national fascination and romantic speculation— fueling tales of a surviving castaway Her story had all the makings of a fascinating historical yarn—and inspired not just lengthy newspaper articles but also Scott O’Dell’s Newbery Medal–winning Island of the Blue Dolphins a staple of elementary school curricula nationwide Red abalone were a key food source for native populations on California's Channel Islands.David Liittschwager/National Geographic ImagesBut the details of the Lone Woman’s life historians and archaeologists are now discovering were built on a foundation of shifting sand Today scholars believe that nearly everything they thought about the enigmatic figure was wrong—and that the Lone Woman was anything but alone (Explore 13,000 years of human history on California's Channel Islands) About 60 miles off the California coast in chilly waters San Nicolas Island is the most remote of the Channel Islands an archipelago with a tormented history of Indigenous use and environmental exploitation Today five of the eight islands make up the Channel Islands National Park but San Nicolas is used for weapons testing by the U.S In the 19th century it was home to Native Americans who had inhabited it for thousands of years Spanish colonizers dubbed them the Nicoleño (The surprising way sea otters enhance ecosystems.) The Nicoleño had left their ancestral home when newspaper accounts of the discovery of a “female Robinson Crusoe” began to flood out of California After years of rumors that someone still lived on the island an American-led trapping expedition found and “rescued” a resourceful woman in a greenish cormorant-feather skirt She had lived in both a whale bone hut and a cave and subsisted on island wildlife—seal blubber Though the woman apparently enjoyed her new life in an adobe home in Santa Barbara The communication barrier seemed insurmountable and mainland diseases took their toll She died within seven weeks of her “rescue.” Before her death a Catholic missionary christened her “Juana Maria.” and the tragic fate of the “noble savage,” caught the attention of author Scott O’Dell whose 1960 Island of the Blue Dolphins is based on the story The book fictionalized the Lone Woman as the resilient teenager Karana creating a portrait of a girl’s coming of age in the face of overwhelming difficulty (See America’s parks with Indigenous peoples who first called them home.) Island of the Blue Dolphins won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1961.Born Ordell Scott in Los Angeles in 1898 Scott O’Dell worked in the silent film industry before becoming a respected author of books for adults A typographic error on an early work resulted in his pen name and O’Dell’s 1960 Island of the Blue Dolphins resulted in a new career as an award-winning author of children’s historical fiction he had written 26 children’s books.Fact findingIt would seem there’s no more to learn about the woman who and withstood the elements as her people died out But recent research suggests there’s more—much more—to the story In the 20th century archaeologists began to return to San Nicolas in search of more information about Juana Maria and her people They would find up to 500 archaeological sites on the island do appear to be linked to the Lone Woman herself while others provide more documentation of the rich history of the Nicoleño Still others refute nearly every dramatic highlight of Juana Maria’s supposed solitary life on San Nicolas Island Archaeological and genetic evidence shows two waves of Nicoleño on San Nicolas Island which was occupied for roughly 8,000 years Their culture seems to have been closely linked to the ocean—a testament to the lack of land animals Remnants include everything from bone arrowheads to a cave marked with images of whales The tribe appears to have coexisted peaceably with a variety of visitors—hunters from Mexico (North America’s Native nations reassert their sovereignty: ‘We are here’.) “I was completely inspired by her lessons of courage and resourcefulness,” she says Morris is one of a team of researchers who has spent years dismantling the myths and misunderstandings that still surround the Lone Woman’s place in history Santa Barbara Island is one of the closest islands to San Nicolas Archaeologists believe that the Nicoleño and other peoples may have seasonally visited it to fish and harvest mollusks but did not settle there.Tom Bean/AlamyTracing the Lone Woman's rootsDespite previous scholarship and abundant secondary sources it was clear 19th-century chroniclers had bypassed a variety of sources—the hunters who visited San Nicolas the Native people who interacted with the Lone Woman during the last months of her lifetime but one suspects the compelling tale of a lone castaway might have clouded their collective judgment those historical sources reveal a very different story The team traced the Nicoleño who left the island in 1835 and learned that at least seven of them had settled in Los Angeles disproving the romantic portrayal of her being the “last of her tribe.” (How Tecumseh fought for Native lands—and became a folk hero.) Claims that no one could communicate with her were inaccurate too Linguists have now traced the four remaining words of her dialect to the Takic linguistic branch (Santa Barbara’s Native population spoke Chumash which explains their difficulty understanding her attempts to communicate with them.) Eventually the woman did manage to speak with people who could comprehend her “She was trying to share her story,” Morris said in a 2018 lecture was wildly misinterpreted by the white men who took the Lone Woman to Santa Barbara she used gestures to tell her tale—emphatic hand movements that showed she had stayed on the island because of a lost infant who was later eaten by wild dogs But when Morris and her colleagues consulted notes by ethnologist John Peabody Harrington who interviewed some Native Californians about the tale in the late 19th century they found she had actually stayed on the island with her son who hid from the newcomers that arrived to take the Nicoleño to mainland California The mother only left San Nicolas after her son’s tragic death in what historians think may have been a shark attack Gabrieleño people appear in Ferdinand Deppe's 19th-century painting of the Mission San Gabriel.The History Collection/AlamyThe Gabrieleño were one of many Native American peoples living in what is now Los Angeles County when Spanish colonists arrived in the region in 1769 Catholic priests founded the Mission San Gabriel there in 1771 and began seeking local converts to Christianity The Spanish began calling them the Gabrieleño the Gabrieleño were cruelly punished if they resisted; historians estimate that thousands of Native deaths can be traced to conditions at the mission their descendants embrace the name Gabrieleño to honor their ancestors who proudly worked to preserve their people’s language and heritage.People of Southern CaliforniaToday scholars are still learning more about the vibrant cultures that thrived on California’s Channel Islands for centuries The Chumash are believed to have lived on mainland California in addition to four of the Channel Islands: Santa Cruz Residents of the southern Channel Islands of Santa Barbara and San Clemente have been linked to the Gabrieleño indigenous peoples recruited by Spanish missionaries to labor at the Mission 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