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Dr. Tom Shieh talks about Guam’s response to the COVID-19 crisis with Tony Lamorena

Written by Paul Charfauros on March 20, 2020

Concerns over the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lawmakers tackle competing double pay bills in marathon hearings May 29, 2020
Only a few people testified in person at Friday morning’s public hearing on Sen. Telena Nelson’s double pay bill. Hers was the first of four public hearings scheduled in a marathon proceeding that ran until 8 p.m. The big question, still without a definitive answer, is where the money would come from to fund any […]
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A cautious first day of reopening for island restaurants May 29, 2020
It seemed like a cautious start for the re-opening of dine-in services on May 29. Friday morning. Some restaurants decided not to open at all while others, like Denny’s in Tamuning, didn’t open until noon. And there was no long line of customers waiting to get into the Wendy’s at Guam Premier Outlets, but PNC […]
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Java Junction coffee shop in Agana calls it quits May 29, 2020
While GovGuam workers are assured of their pay and some private businesses like restaurants are resuming operations and calling employees back to work … not everyone is so lucky. Small private business owners have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, among them John Taitano’s Java Junction Coffee shop in Agana. John Taitano, Java Junction […]
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Chuck E. Cheese may never reopen on Guam May 29, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese on Guam may never reopen after the COVID-19 crisis. “We’re not sure if we’re ever going to reopen…ever,” said Dave Alcorn, Vice President at GFS Group, which operates the kids entertainment franchise. Alcorn was on the air with K57’s Patti Arroyo Friday morning, saying, “there have been many days deliberating this decision.” […]
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Back to work Monday for GovGuam workers; double pay issue still unsettled May 29, 2020
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Tamuning, Price elementary schools hold drive-by farewells May 29, 2020
The school year ended abruptly for students at the island’s public and private schools. From kindergartners to high school seniors, the end was sudden and soul-less. But many are finding ways to close out the school year in memorable style such as ongoing drive-and-go graduation ceremonies that are being planned for the island’s public high […]
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CNMI hopes to reopen for tourists on July 15 May 29, 2020
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Dr. Tom Shieh talks about Guam’s response to the COVID-19 crisis with Tony Lamorena

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