Business Pioneers: Economics
Anthony A. Leon Guerrero
Guampedia Director and Author. Anthony “Tony” A. Leon Guerrero (1952 – 2005): President and Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Guam, cultural advocate
Business Pioneers: Economics
Ambrosio Torres Shimizu
Ambrosio Torres Shimizu (1909 – 1988) is well known on Guam for he and his family’s success in business. His Japanese father, Jose Katsuji Shimizu,
Civic Society
Early American Economic History
When the US established a military government in Guam in 1899 it became clear that the costs of administering Guam would be high. The US
Civic Society
Banking
Guam’s banking history began during what is known in the banking world as the Pacific’s Concessionary Era that ran from 1900 to 1945.
Ancient Guam Era
Pumeska: Hunters on Land and Sea
Ancient Chamorro/CHamorus were avid hunters both on land and sea. They developed many methods of eguihan (fishing), ranging from etupak (line fishing), lagua’ (net fishing),
Chamorro Culture
Techa: Traditional Prayer Leader
In the Mariana Islands, the techa is the traditional prayer leader who directs and recites the prayers and hymns for various religious activities within the
Chamorro Culture
Nobena: Novena (Catholic Devotional Prayers)
The nobena, or novena, is a series of devotional prayers said over the course of nine days that are associated with the various feasts of
Chamorro Culture
Bela: Wake or Vigil
Every human culture recognizes and accepts death as a natural part of life. Rituals, though, are often used by a society to sanctify death and
Ancient Guam Era
Burial Practices
Although death is an occasion for grief, the CHamorus consider it as a chance for the extended family throughout the island to gather and pray
Ancient Guam Era
Slingstones
Slingstones were used as weapons by ancient CHamoru warriors. Slingstones are stones of various sizes sharpened at both ends and hurled from a sling with