Water Rates: The Public Utilities Commission approved Guam Waterworks Authority’s 6.25% hike for nonlifeline water and wastewater rates plus a 3.55% legislative surcharge, effective Oct. 1, with typical residential bills rising about 2.55%–4.99% depending on usage. Port Fuel Upgrade: The Port Authority of Guam can petition the PUC to extend and modify a $2.8M engineering design contract for the port’s fuel pipeline system, building on earlier federal support to strengthen commercial and military fuel infrastructure. Power Financing Plan: Guam Power Authority says it wants to borrow up to $375M in bonds for grid upgrades, including energy storage and undergrounding lines, aiming to avoid rate increases by issuing in tranches and relying on expected demand growth. Tourism Funding: GVB launched an online grants portal for its Tourism Works Micro-Grant, opening the first cycle for tourism-related cultural, sports, eco-tourism, wellness, education and community projects. Customs Security: Customs found tampering and missing items tied to broken shipping seals on Guam-bound containers, and lawmakers are pushing higher-security seal requirements with penalties up to $100,000. Meta Settlement: Kentucky’s AG announced a $358M multistate Meta settlement tied to child safety claims, with Guam included among the resolved jurisdictions. Regional Trade & Travel: Guam is seeking full membership in the Pacific Islands Forum, and GVB is also bringing more than 200 travel trade and media partners to Guam for a Sept. 3–7 Mega FAM tour to spur new visitor business.