Vaccines at the Hyatt; Job fair in Tumon
Staff reports
Vaccine doses at Hyatt
Residents who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine during outreach clinics held at the Hyatt Regency Guam last month are due for their second doses this Wednesday and on April 27, according to the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association.
The clinics were organized as part of an effort to increase vaccination rates among hospitality industry employees, as the island prepares to reopen to tourism, but are open to any eligible Guam resident.
Residents who received their first doses at the Hyatt should have received an email recently, informing them about their second dose, which will be administered between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on those days, according to GHRA.
Naval base commander: Safe Haven liberty concept in the works
By Steve Limtiaco
It involves providing on-base and off-base recreational activities for personnel.
“This is something we are developing,” Capt. Jeffrey Grimes said during an online forum hosted by the Guam Chamber of Commerce and the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association. “In military terminology, it’s ‘pre-decisional.’”
He said ongoing decisions with the island business community, including Thursday’s forum, are part of the development process.
The concept involves only the Navy, for visiting ships, he said.
The military last July announced that U.S. Naval Base Guam was designated as a Safe Haven Liberty port for ships to safely pull in for supplies, repairs and rest and relaxation during the pandemic. Visiting sailors have been allowed to use specific facilities on base, as well as a secured beach, also on base.
Our View: GEDA grants benefit community in the best way
Pacific Daily News
When the government gives tax breaks to businesses on Guam via qualifying certificates, it’s important that the community benefits in ways beyond the new jobs and economic activity generated.
Businesses issued tax-break qualifying certificates through the Guam Economic Development Authority pay mandatory annual community contributions and GEDA used to keep most of the money for its own operations.
But starting in 2019 the agency began funding availability and provided an opportunity for other agencies and nonprofit groups to apply for grants. On Monday, GEDA announced seven government and nonprofit that were awarded a total of $303,275.40 to fund projects related to economic development, job training and developing small businesses.
More than a dozen unemployed residents, “stuck” because they never finished high school and can’t effectively compete for jobs, are among those who will get help through community contributions paid by Guam Regional Medical City and the Tsubaki Tower.
The Guam Economic Development Authority on Monday announced the seven government and non-profit organizations who have been awarded a total of $303,275.40 to fund projects related to economic development, job training, and developing small businesses.
The money comes from the mandatory annual community contributions, paid by businesses that were issued tax-break qualifying certificates through GEDA.
GEDA used to keep most of that money for its own operations, but in 2019 started a new program that announces funding availability and provides an opportunity for agencies and non-profit groups to apply for grants to fund their eligible projects. GEDA Administrator Melanie Mendiola said GEDA now keeps about 30% to 35% of the communi
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