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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.
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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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Shinohara: United Airlines’s Boeing 737 Max 8 arrival ‘a long time coming’ for Guam

United Airlines officially welcomed the first Boeing 737 Max 8 to its Guam fleet at a launch event on March 19.
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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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GUMA to re-open Maker’s Market at Guam Premier Outlets > 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

Shinohara: United Airlines’s Boeing 737 Max 8 arrival ‘a long time coming’ for Guam > 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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Guam News

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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.

Shinohara: United Airlines’s Boeing 737 Max 8 arrival ‘a long time coming’ for Guam

United Airlines officially welcomed the first Boeing 737 Max 8 to its Guam fleet at a launch event on March 19.

Shipping expert says don’t expect changes after Guam Jones Act waiver

While James C. Moylan, Guam’s delegate to Congress, has said the Jones Act waiver is a win for Guam, a shipping industry expert who declined to be identified told the Journal the reality is different.

Marianas area for deep sea mining doubled by BOEM

In a blow for the region, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released the Area ID Memo for the Northern Mariana Islands on March 19, CHamoru Standard Time.

Chamber forum highlights multiple economic topics

SAN ROQUE, Saipan — Northern Mariana Islands government and business leaders outlined strategies to revive tourism, expand economic sectors, strengthen workforce development, invest in infrastructure, and leverage U.S. military spending during the Saipan Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum on March 11 at the Kensington Hotel Saipan.

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