Guam Budget Watch: The Guam Chamber of Commerce called GovGuam’s FY2027 budget bill “a good first step,” backing the Legislature’s substitute as lawmakers debate priorities and accountability. Public Finance & Services: Senators also wrestled with funding for the Guam Department of Education and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, with GDOE and GMH totals of $329.8M under the FY2027 plan. Disaster Recovery (Power/Water/Telecom): Guam Power Authority moved into phase three of Bavi restoration, energizing nearly all feeders while crews tackle localized damage; Guam Waterworks Authority reported about 1,550 customers without water Monday night; and GTA said most wireless and internet services are back online as technicians finish repairs. Cyber & Fraud Alerts: Homeland Security/OCD and the Mariana Fusion Center warned of phishing and social media scams using local photos, while TriWest notified nearly 12,000 Tricare beneficiaries of a data breach. Local Education: GCC will no longer host Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School (SIFA), forcing the charter to secure a new temporary campus before the school year. Regional Security: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific drew condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the U.S., underscoring regional concerns over transparency. Weather Watch: A monsoon-linked disturbance near Yap (Invest 97W) is expected to strengthen regional conditions but is projected to avoid direct impacts on populated islands.