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EPA allows gas with ethanol, Guam AG calls for roundtable on fuel supply and price

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Energy and in accordance with the Clean Air Act, issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow nationwide sales of E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, and to remove all federal impediments to selling E10, gasoline blended with 10% ethanol, across the country.
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US Federal Motor Carrier ruling on Commercial Driver’s Licenses could affect COFA citizens

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that “Only those in lawful immigration status (who provide “evidence of lawful immigration status” as defined in 49 CFR § 383.5) in the United States in one of the following employment-based nonimmigrant statuses will be permitted to obtain a non-domiciled Commercial Learner's Permit or a Commercial Driver’s License.
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It’s a mixed picture in the aviation and travel industry as cost and conditions bite

It’s a mixed picture in the aviation and travel industry as cost and conditions bite.
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TSA confirms numbers of employees working without pay

In a release congratulating Markwayne Mullin on his confirmation as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Transport Security Administration, TSA shared information on its current situation.
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Port Authority cuts ribbon on upgraded EQMR facility

The Port Authority of Guam cut the ribbon on the upgraded Equipment, Maintenance, and Repair Building, signaling the completion of the $3.84 million project.
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Guam Rev&Tax shares what is possible and which services are unavailable

The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation has acknowledged the issues it has in a March 23 release and said it “is currently operating with adjusted services due to a temporary issue with its tax and licensing system.”
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Guam company awarded ship repair contract, joins multiple award contract

Blue Steel Marine LLC of Talofofo was awarded a $249 million contract for ship repair of Military Sealift Command vessels according to a March 19 release from the U.S. Department of War.
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Guam Rev&Tax site currently inaccessible

According to the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Web site, “Licensing and support services for GuamTax.com and MyGuamTax.com expired on September 30, 2025, at the end of Fiscal Year 2025.”
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Airlines say no changes in ticket prices for now despite fuel costs rising more than 50%

United Airlines’ Managing Director for Airport Operations for the Asia-Pacific Region Samuel V. Shinohara told reporters the airline does not have any plans to alter airfare prices despite the global rise in aircraft fuel.
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Dynamic businesses in Guam expand and open

New restaurants continue to open in Guam with other businesses looking to expand their offerings on the island.
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Expert shares info: Economy and stocks

If you get a chance to hear Paul Ma, take it. The vice president and lead portfolio strategist for Fidelity kept the 300-plus attendees at ASC Trust’s 401(k) and Investment Annual Conference engaged for an hour.
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Bird in the hand: Palau walks away with hospital deal

HONOLULU, Hawaii — While connections were made and meetings were held throughout the East West Center’s investment summit in Hawaii, at least one island leader and one company can already claim success.
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EPA allows gas with ethanol, Guam AG calls for roundtable on fuel supply and price > Read More

US Federal Motor Carrier ruling on Commercial Driver’s Licenses could affect COFA citizens > Read More

It’s a mixed picture in the aviation and travel industry as cost and conditions bite > Read More

TSA confirms numbers of employees working without pay > Read More

Port Authority cuts ribbon on upgraded EQMR facility > Read More

Guam Rev&Tax shares what is possible and which services are unavailable > Read More

Guam company awarded ship repair contract, joins multiple award contract > Read More

Guam Rev&Tax site currently inaccessible > Read More

Airlines say no changes in ticket prices for now despite fuel costs rising more than 50% > Read More

Dynamic businesses in Guam expand and open > Read More

Expert shares info: Economy and stocks > Read More

Bird in the hand: Palau walks away with hospital deal > Read More

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EPA allows gas with ethanol, Guam AG calls for roundtable on fuel supply and price

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Energy and in accordance with the Clean Air Act, issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow nationwide sales of E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, and to remove all federal impediments to selling E10, gasoline blended with 10% ethanol, across the country.

It’s a mixed picture in the aviation and travel industry as cost and conditions bite

It’s a mixed picture in the aviation and travel industry as cost and conditions bite.

TSA confirms numbers of employees working without pay

In a release congratulating Markwayne Mullin on his confirmation as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Transport Security Administration, TSA shared information on its current situation.

Port Authority cuts ribbon on upgraded EQMR facility

The Port Authority of Guam cut the ribbon on the upgraded Equipment, Maintenance, and Repair Building, signaling the completion of the $3.84 million project.

GUMA to re-open Maker’s Market at Guam Premier Outlets

Guam Unique Merchandise and Art will be re-opening its GUMA Maker’s Market at the Guam Premier Outlets amidst the closure of DFS Guam by March 31.

Guam Rev&Tax shares what is possible and which services are unavailable

The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation has acknowledged the issues it has in a March 23 release and said it “is currently operating with adjusted services due to a temporary issue with its tax and licensing system.”

Guam company awarded ship repair contract, joins multiple award contract

Blue Steel Marine LLC of Talofofo was awarded a $249 million contract for ship repair of Military Sealift Command vessels according to a March 19 release from the U.S. Department of War.

Guam Rev&Tax site currently inaccessible

According to the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Web site, “Licensing and support services for GuamTax.com and MyGuamTax.com expired on September 30, 2025, at the end of Fiscal Year 2025.”

Airlines say no changes in ticket prices for now despite fuel costs rising more than 50%

United Airlines’ Managing Director for Airport Operations for the Asia-Pacific Region Samuel V. Shinohara told reporters the airline does not have any plans to alter airfare prices despite the global rise in aircraft fuel.

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