August 24, 2020By: John Burrows
Two factors make it important for Guam residents to keep themselves in a constant state of readiness where tropical cyclones are concerned: Tropical storms and typhoons can affect Guam any time of year, although they’re most likely from late June through December. In the days just before a storm is likely to hit, supplies can get low quickly, so if you keep your emergency store stocked throughout the year, you’re more likely to have what you need, when you need it. Your best tool for staying informed and prepared when it comes to storms are Guam’s Conditions of Readiness, which you will hear referred to...
Read MoreJuly 27, 2020By: John Burrows
On April 30, 2020, Guam adopted the Pandemic Condition of Readiness (PCOR) system. This four-tiered approach, set out in the Guam Recovery Panel of Advisors’ Chalan Para Hinemlo plan, establishes the criteria for the lifting of mandates and restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the PCOR system may be new, the concept is not. In establishing the PCOR, the government of Guam adapted the familiar four-level approach of the Typhoon Condition of Readiness (TCOR) system for preparing for the arrival of a tropical storm or typhoon. Ultimately, the PCOR system and the accompanying Chalan Para Hinemlo (“Road to Recovery”) plan, has four...
Read MoreJuly 6, 2020By: John Burrows
When you’re looking to refresh your space with a new set of furniture, furnishings or equipment, one of the first things you’ll likely consider is how much help you’ll need. Will this be a project that you can handle with your in-house team, or will you need to outsource this project to an entirely different team? Most of the clients we work with—which have included retail stores, military bases, hotels, restaurants and more—take one of three approaches to their FF&E projects. To help you decide which one is right for your next FF&E project, we’ll walk you through all three. By investigating all the potential...
Read MoreJune 22, 2020By: John Burrows
How long should you hold on to your business records before destroying them securely? When you have a solid records retention policy in place, the answer to that question is a relatively simple one. And when you develop that policy in conjunction with a professional who understands the nuances of your business, you can feel even more confident when following the schedule it dictates for what to destroy and what to keep—and for how long. In general, when you put together your records retention policy, you want to think a little like Goldilocks. Just as she examined the three bears’ food, chairs, and beds for...
Read MoreJune 8, 2020By: John Burrows
Updated: January 14, 2026 Relocating your Guam office—while minimizing downtime—requires the seamless orchestration of a number of moving parts. Although you may already have goals in mind for your commercial move—such as sticking to your budget, creating a smooth transition for your employees, and reducing your overhead over the long term—chief among these will be to minimize the disruption to your day-to-day business operations. To help you plan a seamless Guam office move that hits all these goals (and more!), we put together this business relocation checklist. It outlines your must-dos to ensure nothing important slips through the cracks, creating an easy office move for...
Read MoreApril 28, 2020By: John Burrows
Like many other Pacific Islands, the population of Guam has been affected by the arrival of COVID-19. On March 14, Guam’s Governor, Lou Leon Guerrero, declared a public health emergency, suspending non-essential government operations and banning large gatherings to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on the island. Practically, this means that schools are closed, parks and beaches are closed and all businesses considered non-essential are closed as well. As a transportation and logistics company critical in supporting Guam’s supply chain, DeWitt Guam is considered an essential business. Both DeWitt Guam and our DeWitt sister companies will continue to remain open and operational to keep both...
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