Opinion

Tom Ahillen general manager of Matson is attempting to close a chapter in Guam’s shipping history.

Since the Journal broke the story of negotiations between YTT Corp. of Taiwan and the Chamorro Land Trust Commission the details of the lease and what will comprise the development have attracted constant attention.

President Chen Shui-bian of the Republic of China made a tour of the Pacific region in late January and early February – calling on nations that Taiwan has a warm relationship with.

For years Guam has operated with an inflated set of property and building valuations.

Guam faces a serious labor shortage at the same time as the demands for skilled workers will reach a high the island has not seen for many years.