News

Guam’s lack of salary parity with the U.S. mainland is one reason why residents leave and why those who graduate off-island do not return, coupled with the higher cost of living of food, utilities and housing.

MilCon contracts awarded in “Oceania” and the Indian Ocean show the increasing spread of U.S. military assets. FSM citizens have the opportunity for dual citizenship after action by the FSM Congress, with positive ramifications. Also in this news update are US military projects in the FSM, and the Christmas Drop from Dec. 8 to Dec. 13.

Ueda Susumu has assumed the role of Consul-General of Japan on Guam and has been making his rounds with local leadership and getting to know the island. 

The Todu Guam Foundation has welcomed Dr. Danny McClure as its new permanent psychiatrist.

The Christmas Drop is a famous annual event, where personnel aboard a C-130J Super Hercules execute low altitude drops that send welcome gifts down to the remote islands of the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.