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Abandoned buildings, trash dumped alongside abandoned vehicles on the side of roads leading to popular tourist spots, and graffiti on everything from walls to power poles detract from the natural beauty that makes Guam a paradise for residents and visitors alike.

Mayor of Dededo Melissa B. Savares and the village’s Municipal Planning Council addressed ongoing issues related to unnamed or unofficially named streets, as well as rezoning requests in the island’s largest village at its public meeting on Nov. 20.

The end of year holiday season is typically important to retailers. But the Guam market is not expecting the same sort of spending it has been blessed with in the past. Larger stores with a range of products may fare better, but for niche retailers the going is tough.

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.