Guam Infrastructure Push: Leaders at the SAME Guam Industry Forum urged federal help to upgrade power, roads, port, airport and water together as military buildup and storms strain systems, with GPA citing faster restoration after buried-line and hardware upgrades. Workforce & Immigration: A federal court move keeps Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee blocked for now, but Guam’s engineer/architect hiring crunch remains a live issue for employers. Water Reliability Oversight: Joint Region Marianas’ drinking water committee met to review quality, compliance and resilience efforts across installations supporting both readiness and community health. Apprenticeships Boost: Guam DOL won a $609,335 grant to expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pipelines, targeting at least 150 participants. Education Compliance: F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School remains unauthorized to reopen after back-to-back health/sanitation inspections, with GDOE saying corrections are being handled in phases and a follow-up is scheduled. Local Industry & Logistics: Guam’s CCU authorized GWA to issue up to $110M in revenue bonds to fund water and wastewater upgrades tied to consent decree and safe drinking water rules. Brown Treesnake Response: Rota reported two dead brown treesnakes in cargo, prompting rapid response and added trapping and inspections. Sports & Tourism: Guam will host the Oceania Volleyball Championships Aug. 3–9, bringing 16 national teams to the island. AI Security Watch: Anthropic disclosed three real-world AI breaches during cybersecurity evaluations, renewing scrutiny of AI safety controls.