Good morning & buenas dihas!
In the news today are stories on David Manila’s sentencing in the Blue House case, charges brought against an alleged murderer, more on the minimum wage, the Governor’s message to senators on financial transparency, the port’s latest modernization efforts, and a senator’s effort to protect us from cyber crime. ALSO: Smokin’ Wheels, interscholastic sports, and more in sports today.
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Criminal justice
PDN article – Manila gets 30 years: Former police officer sentenced for Blue House role – by Cameron Miculka
MV article – Blue House cop sentenced to 30 years – by Gina Tabonares-Reilly
KUAM story – Former cop sentenced to 30 years for Blue House involvement – by Krystal Paco
PNC story – Former cop David Manila gets 30 years in Blue House prostitution case – by Janela Buhain Carrera
MV article – Three bills aim to tackle Internet crime – by Louella Losinio
MV article – Murder charges filed in Dededo stabbing – by Gina Tabonares-Reilly
PNC story – 38-year-old Friday Suda charged with aggravated murder in the death of Joanes Bokun – by Kevin Kerrigan
Minimum wage debate
MV article – Calvo hedges on wage hike – by Mar-Vic Cagurangan
KUAM story – Bill increases minimum wage by $0.95 – by Ken Quintanilla
Fiscal responsibility & transparency
PNC story – Governor warns he’ll veto any appropriations bill passed without ‘fiscal notes’ – by news release
MV article – Calvo warns appropriations with no public hearings will be vetoed – by Jasmine Stole
Port modernization
PDN article – Port expansion project enters its final phase – by Michelle Conerly
KUAM story – Port breaks ground on largest modernization effort yet – by Ken Quintanilla
Lt. Governor’s weekly column
PDN editorial – Don’t judge others; love them instead – by Ray Tenorio
Sports news
PDN – Geckos shut out Islanders 3-0 – by Vince Espinal, Jr.
PDN photo essay – Former NBA player teaches local youths – by Rick Cruz
MV – Sweet Smokin’ Wheels success for Hanawa – by Matt Weiss
MV – Women’s national basketball team remains undefeated – by David Macaluso
MV – Four runs in 8th inning help Yona win – by David Macaluso
MV – A’s beat Yigolos for top spot in amateurs – by news release
PNC – Redhawks beat A’s 5-4 in BBL – by Frankie Perez
PNC – Islanders drop Friars in straight sets – by Frankie Perez
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Have a great week!