Freight Costs: Maersk added a new $500 Emergency Operational Cost Recovery Surcharge for Gulf-bound containers to the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq, with Guam and other “regulated” destinations getting later deadlines—another reminder that Middle East disruptions can quickly hit island supply chains. Power Rates: The PUC will discuss a possible LEAC fuel-charge increase Thursday; GPA says it will review the recommendation but will keep pushing to protect customers from sharp jumps while still covering real fuel costs. Health & Education Funding: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called a special session on Tuesday for a $19.8M bill to fund a GMHA electronic health record system and UOG’s Blue Economy Innovation Center. Tourism Incentives: GEDA is rolling out the Enhancing Tourism Aesthetic Program starting Oct. 1, offering tax credits and abatements for visible commercial improvements tied to Guam’s tourism image. Local Governance & Business: A new Guam warehouse in Tamuning cleared GLUC approval for light industrial use, aiming to expand distribution capacity for the next 8–10 years. Public Safety & Community: McDonald’s of Guam donated $5,000 to Guam Crime Stoppers, continuing its long-running support for the Run Against Crime. Legal/Compliance: Federal documents detail an underage sex sting that led to five men indicted in Guam, including attempted enticement and child pornography charges. Tech & Connectivity: TPG Telecom’s fiber and submarine cable assets tied to Guam have transferred to Vocus, reshaping the carrier’s business model toward mobile and consumer broadband. Politics: AG Douglas Moylan skipped a Guam Bar Association debate, saying the forum is biased—while challengers plan to participate.