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43,700 using food stamps
Published on 2012-02-19 03:24:00
About one in four people on Guam receive food-stamp benefits.This month, about 43,700 Guam individuals received assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, said James Gillan, director of the Department of Public Health and Social Services, which translates into about $9 million in benefits issued.The latest monthly total represents an increase of 6,000 people served by the program (formally known as the food stamp program) when compared to the fiscal 2010 total, according to
Guam man in mini-skirt arrested by police
Published on 2011-12-26 06:20:00
Norman “Natalia” James Cruz Guam man in a pink mini-skirt who allegedly robbed a man on Christmas morning has been arrested after a scuffle with police.Norman “Natalia” James Cruz, 19, of Asan, allegedly attacked a man near the Fountain Plaza Circle K Store in Tumon at about 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a press release from police.Witnesses led police to Cruz, who was allegedly hiding behind a traffic light control panel wearing a pink mini-skirt, the police press release
Guam natives were never 'Chamorro'
Published on 2011-11-17 17:31:00
"Chamorro" is defined in the Spanish language as (large calve muscle). It is also a surname in El Salvador, such as La Presidente Violeta Chamorro.Chamorro should have never been used to describe the people of the Marianas. There was already a word for people (Tataotao). The caste system of rule, originating in India, was taken to Indonesia then to the Marianas 5,000 years ago. Pottery found to date in Guam is 5,000 years old. Therefore, the Tataotao were here too. The caste system on the Marian
