Thomas G. Shimizu is a member of a family and a group that have been one and the same for decades. Ambros Inc. and the Shimizu name have been synonymous with 50 years of growth, diversity, and support for island communities.

If one used the island’s Gross Receipts Tax receipts over the last couple of years as the only measurement to judge how the economy is doing, one would be forgiven for thinking Guam’s economy was on fire.

Some businesses see improved bottom lines and potential growth in coming year but not everything is rosy

Improving technology, competition drive telecom services in region

What makes a young businessperson take the path that they’ve chosen?

There are no shortage of opinions on the economic future in the islands. Experts from an array of industries have some thought-provoking opinions on economic prospects in the islands for 2022 that may or may not resonate with your own.

The port of Guam is not only the entryway to Guam but a transshipment hub for the other islands in Micronesia.

Transportation has always been important in the islands of Micronesia, where distance and the size of the markets has historically brought challenges. 

After a span of almost two years, the islands continue to navigate a pandemic along with an economic downturn in the islands. Top level executives who do business in the regional finance and banking sectors share their insights on how this has impacted their clients.