Briefcase

SAN FRANCISCO – Gov. Felix P. Camacho met with Region IX federal officials on Dec. 13 to discuss Guam’s need for federal assistance to support the massive buildup of Guam’s communities.

GARAPAN Saipan – Several businesses on Saipan faced downturns this year having experienced revenue losses ranging from 7.5% to 80%

HAGåTÑA Guam – Government of Guam retirees subject to annual cost of living allowances should have received their checks before the Thanksgiving holiday

WASHINGTON D.C. and MANGILAO Guam – National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations surveyed conditions on 111 selected islands and archipelagos in its fourth annual Destination Scorecard survey.

Survivor preparations ramp up for November filming; KOROR Palau – Survivor Palau 2 has completed initial preparations for filming scheduled in November at the base campsite in Malakal. Located in a large gated compound adjacent to Neco Marine and Dive facilities shipping containers tents maintenance and fabrication equipment cover the entire area.