In today’s turbulent landscape of health and business
We turn to insurance industry experts operating in the region to shed light on pressing issues. With premiums reportedly on the rise to at least 20% increases, concerns loom large among potential clients over affordability and access to essential healthcare and insurance services.
Typhoon Mawar hit Guam on May 24, 2023 with maximum sustained winds of up to 140 miles per hour and gusts up to
165 miles per hour. Household and other waste was held at Tiyan in Guam. - Journal file photo
Happy 99th Anniversary to Guam Chamber of Commerce
The Guam Chamber of Commerce held its 99th Anniversary Gala on May 6 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
Photos by Justin Green
(From left) Isa B. Baza, attorney, Blair Johnson Sterling & Martinez; Christopher Duenas, chief financial officer, Triple J Enterprises Inc.; Maria Eugenia H. Leon Guerrero, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Bank of Guam; and Mark Tokito, senior vice president, Bank of Hawaii.
(From left) Henry Cadiz; Theresa Cadiz Bumagat; vice president and member of the board of directors; Robert Bumagat; life insurance consultant and member of the board of board of directors; Jennifer Bumagat; account associate; Vilma Bumagat; HR and systems director; and Domie Bumagat; CEO and president, all from Great National Insurance Underwriters Inc.
(From left) Sophia Chu Wigsten, general manager, Hyatt Regency Guam; and Mari Flor Herrero, president of Lorea Industries Inc.
(From left) Jerilyn I. Brown; and John T. Brown, vice president and legal counsel for Jones & Guerrero Co. Inc., and husband of Jerilyn.
Photos by Maureen N. Maratita
(From left) Gina Reilly, reporter, Pacific Island Times; Robert Reilly, port annex manager and husband of Gina; and Timothy Blackwell, deputy program manager, both from DZSP 21.
(From left) Frank Campillo, health plan administrator for Calvo’s SelectCare; and Paul A. Calvo, president and CEO of Calvo's Insurance Underwriters.
Happy 99th Anniversary to Guam Chamber of Commerce
The Guam Chamber of Commerce held its 99th Anniversary Gala on May 6 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
Photos by Khyomara Santana
Dean E. Bates, vice president of engineering; John M. McSweeney, vice president of estimating and business development; Mark J. Mamczarz, vice president of finance, secretary and treasurer; Donald McCann, vice president of operations and Leonard K. Kaae, senior vice president and general manager, are joined by employees from Black Construction Corporation on June 16, during the celebration of its 65 year anniversary.
(From left) John M. McSweeney, vice president of estimating and business development; Mark J. Mamczarz, vice president of finance, secretary and treasurer; and Donald McCann, vice president of operations, address attendees of the 65th anniversary party at Black Construction Corporation’s headquarters.
Neni Spring Market teaches children business literacy
Picasso Nenis which runs a business literacy program for children aged 7 to 13 years, hosted the Neni Spring Market on May 13 at the Agana Shopping Center.
Photos by Justin Green
Kiana Goode of Island Rae Designs
Landon Pinaula of Mini Inc.
Digging into McD’s at new Mangilao restaurant groundbreaking
Photos by Khyomara Santana
(From left) Camilo Lorenzo, account executive, Matson Navigation Co.; Sen. Tina Muña Barnes, vice speaker of the 37th Guam Legislature; Patrick Bulaon, vice president and general manager, Matson; Joe Ayuyu, vice president, McDonald’s of Guam & Saipan; Marcia Ayuyu, vice president and owner, McDonald’s Saipan; Jose Ayuyu, president and CEO, McDonald’s of Guam & Saipan; Stephen Gatewood, sales and customer service manager, Matson; Ashley Ayuyu, human resources director, McDonald’s of Guam; and Phillip Santos, senior account executive, Matson.
(From left) Noel Lomtong, project manager, Nakoa Guam Inc.; Sen. Therese M. Terlaje, speaker of the 37th Guam Legislature; Marcia Ayuyu, vice president and owner, Mcdonald’s of Guam and Saipan; Jose Ayuyu, president and CEO, Mcdonald’s of Guam & Saipan; Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero; Joe Ayuyu Jr., vice president, Mcdonald’s of Guam & Saipan; Lt. Gov. Joshua F. Tenorio; Mayor Allan R.G. Ungacta of Mangilao. Jose Ayuyu Sr. said the estimated investment for the construction of the Mangilao McDonald’s is about $5 million. The new restaurant will open its doors in the February 2024 to March 2024 timeframe. The building will seat 67 people with 4,550 square feet of space. Nakoa Guam, Inc. is the contractor of the project.
Photos by Justin Green
The Ayuyus accept a traditional Hawaiian digging tool called the “O’o” from Noel Lomtong, project manager, Nakoa Guam Inc. (From left) Marsha Ayuyu, Lomtong, Joe Ayuyu Sr. and Joe Ayuyu Jr.
(From left) Noel Lomtong, project manager, Nakoa Guam Inc.; Sen. Therese M. Terlaje, speaker of the 37th Guam Legislature; Marcia Ayuyu, vice president and owner, Mcdonald’s of Guam and Saipan; Jose Ayuyu, president and CEO, Mcdonald’s of Guam & Saipan; Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero; Joe Ayuyu Jr., vice president, Mcdonald’s of Guam & Saipan; Lt. Gov. Joshua F. Tenorio; Mayor Allan R.G. Ungacta of Mangilao. Jose Ayuyu Sr. said the estimated investment for the construction of the Mangilao McDonald’s is about $5 million. The new restaurant will open its doors in the February 2024 to March 2024 timeframe. The building will seat 67 people with 4,550 square feet of space. Nakoa Guam, Inc. is the contractor of the project.
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