Island Girl Coffee ‘n Quenchers held a ribbon cutting Dec. 7 for its fourth and newest location in Dededo. The group also donated $1,000 for Giving Tuesday at the event.

With the “big check” are (From left) Jessica Rosales, education program coordinator for Guam Cancer Care; Mayor Melissa Savares of Dededo; Richard Hawes, president and CEO of Island Girl; Vice Mayor Peter John Benavente of Dededo and Shalyn Allen, general manager of Island Girl.

(From left) Mayor Melissa Savares of Dededo and Richard Hawes, president of Island Girl cut the ribbon for the new location.
Photos by Justin Green


McDonald’s of Saipan held its annual employee appreciation party with a “Wild West” theme at the Ayuyu residence on Dec. 20. The 2021 Employees of the Year were announced at the event.

(From left) Joe E. Ayuyu Jr., vice president, Marcia E. Ayuyu, owner/operator; Ruthzel Perez, general manager for the Garapan Restaurant; Employee of the Year for Garapan Restaurant Lloyd Vincent Javier, Employee of the Year for the Middle Road RestaurantAllan Yacan, Joyce Asistores, general manager for the Middle Road Restaurant; and Jose C. Ayuyu, CEO and president.
Photo courtesy of McDonald’s of Saipan


Atkins Kroll unveiled the 2022 Lexus NX at its Lexus Showroom in Tamuning on Dec. 11. Igmedio and Annabel Matias attended the event with their daughter.
Photos by Justin Green