Ocean Protection & Activism: At Upwell 2026 in Washington, D.C., Micronesia Climate Change Alliance co-director María Hernandez pushed for Guam’s voice in ocean justice as advocates warned deep-seabed mining must not move forward without community input. Environment & Compliance: Guam EPA issued a notice of violation and compliance order to Guam International Country Club over missing records and leak-detection power issues tied to underground storage tanks in Dededo. Energy & Utilities: CCU approved steps for Guam Power Authority to buy power from a planned 57.4-megawatt solar project at the old Dededo golf course, with final approval still pending from the Public Utilities Commission. Education Governance: Lawmakers criticized the Guam Department of Education’s school decommissioning process, calling for more transparency as officials weigh potential closures of southern elementary schools. Youth Services Budget: DYA director Melanie Brennan told lawmakers she opposes a larger/new youth detention facility, citing lower youth admissions and urging community-based and mental health supports instead. Agriculture & Food Markets: UOG’s Land Grant Extension invited farmers and food entrepreneurs to a 5P Agricultural Marketing workshop series, while local producers are urged to use food traceability to stand out from imports. Tourism & Community: GVB exit survey data shows 91% of April visitors said they’d return to Guam after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Sports Tourism: The Guam Marianas Pro Korea Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship returned to Seoul with record participation, positioning Guam as a growing destination for international competition. Seabed Mining Law: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed a ban on deep-sea mining in Guam’s territorial waters, with violators facing fines up to $50,000 per day and added restrictions tied to port use.