Legislature

Education officials testified on a bill that would set up the framework and licensing requirements to have school psychologists on Guam

Guam senators held an oversight hearing Monday at Guam Memorial Hospital.

Panelists testifying on Bill 253-38 told senators the bill should include more specific language to prohibit mining ships from docking, staging or supplying in Guam waters.

Lawmakers will hold a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would ban seabed mining and allow local officials to reject permits for mining businesses or turn away ships engaged in deep-sea mining.

Marie Lizama testified at an oversight hearing Monday that higher fees, and procurement law problems, created a delay that led to services being suspended at the height of tax season.

The bill requires the Guam Visitors Bureau board, rather than the general manager, to approve travel.

Guam Sen. Vincent Borja has introduced a bill that would replace the current hybrid board of elected and appointed members with a board that is fully appointed.

Officials outlined a plan to have safe, clean parks and working restroom facilities.

Guam education officials announced Monday that students from Simon Sanchez and Tiyan High Schools would attend classes together.