Ocean Community Unites
On a Sunday afternoon, on February 7, locals packed an 80 passenger boat chartered by We Are Guahan and headed out to Western Shoal in Outer Apra Harbor to participate in WAG’s ‘We Are Ocean’ Event. They were met there by thirty or so paddlers who quietly lined up behind the passenger boat to listen […]
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- Mar, 01, 2010
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We are Guåhan Petition Requesting Obama Move Beyond the Base and Address Public
We are Guåhan (WAG) is circulating a petition encouraging President Barack Obama to move beyond the military bases and speak with the people of Guam. On February 1, 2010, White House Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, announced that Obama would be visiting the island en route to Indonesia. While on Guam, the President plans to speak […]
Read MoreMarch 8 – Petition to President Obama
On March 8, We Are Guahan will be submitting its petition encouraging President Barack Obama to move beyond the military bases and speak with the people of Guam. Sign the petition here.
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Volunteer Recruitment
We Are Guåhan promotes peaceful, positive and prosperous change for our island. We envision a sustainable future for all of Guåhan’s people. All are welcome and necessary!
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- Feb, 25, 2010
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DEIS Overstates Economic Impact
A study done by University of Guam professor Dr. Claret Ruane found that the DEIS overstates the build up’s direct and indirect economic impacts by 41 to 118 percent during the construction phase and by 17 to 93 percent during the operational phase. This is because the figures in the DEIS are based on a […]
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- Feb, 24, 2010
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March 7 – JHSV Comments Due
DoD is considering stationing up to 3 Joint High Speed Vehicles (JHSV) on Guam. JHSV stationing detachments consist of a 31-member crew and can accommodate up to 350 additional Soldiers. The vessel can reach speeds of 35-45 knots and has an equipment carrying capacity of approximately 700 short tons. It has a shallow draft for […]
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- Feb, 24, 2010
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U.S. EPA Rates DEIS “Inadequate” and “Environmentally Unsatisfactory”
“The Environmental Protection Agency is sharply criticizing the military’s plan to move thousands of Marines to Guam, saying its failure to plan for infrastructure upgrades would lead to raw sewage spills and a shortage of drinking water. Further, the agency said the military’s plan to build a new aircraft carrier berth at the U.S. territory’s […]
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- Feb, 24, 2010
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