Workforce & Education: Guam leaders and partners highlighted how Gen Z is stepping into college, careers, and military service, stressing multigenerational teamwork to build the island’s next workforce. Defense & Construction Tax: Guam senators wrapped budget amendments ahead of a Monday vote, including a push to remove the $10M threshold tied to the 5% business privilege tax for military buildup prime contractors—plus letters urging the amendment stay focused on prime contractors. Engineering & Local Industry: SSFM International promoted Scott Hayashi to chief operating officer, as the firm continues infrastructure work across the Pacific. Disaster Logistics (Rota): After Super Typhoon Bavi, multiple companies and the Port Authority of Guam delivered critical fuel to Rota, with an assessment mission now focusing on livestock and pet needs. Local Agriculture & Fisheries: Guam’s Department of Agriculture extended public comments on the draft Coastal Fisheries Management Plan by 60 days, with debate centered on nighttime spearfishing rules and enforcement. Tourism: The Guam Tourism Educational Forum was rescheduled for July 20, aiming to connect future leadership with tourism resilience after the storms. Cannabis Industry: Guam issued its first recreational cannabis cultivation license, signaling the start of a regulated local production phase. STEM Spotlight: UOG engineering student Amber Josfin Pineda earned a competitive Purdue REU research spot on decarbonizing built environments. Shipping & Port Readiness: A new report argues Guam’s logistics capacity needs to be increased to match its role as a key Indo-Pacific hub.