Marianas Visa Push: CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam Del. James Moylan introduced the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026 to expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program—adding the Philippines plus India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Mongolia—aiming to boost tourism, air service and regional ties. Trail Upgrade (Hiking): Guam Visitor Bureau says the Sella Bay Overlook trail revitalization is still in “research and planning,” with a contractor surveying and studying access, safety, environmental and cultural factors before implementation. Power Costs Watch: Guam’s Public Utilities Commission will review GPA’s fuel surcharge (LEAC) after the utility reported being $37M under-recovered, as global oil prices climb. Tourism Investment: GEDA is rolling out the Enhancing Tourism Aesthetic Program starting October, offering tax credits for visible upgrades to commercial properties to improve Guam’s tourism image. Holiday Flights: Philippine Airlines adds seasonal direct Guam–Cebu flights for Christmas/New Year peak dates, plus extra Cebu–Iloilo capacity via Cebu. Wellness for Visitors: Hyatt Regency Guam highlights free-for-guests wellness activities (yoga, swimming lessons, aqua workouts) open to the public for a nominal fee. Safety & Access: A workshop at Hilton Guam Resort & Spa highlighted how disaster recovery often leaves fishing communities rebuilding too slowly, with Guam fishers’ fuel/ice challenges part of the wider Pacific picture. Dive Tragedy: Palau ended the search for two missing tourist divers at Peleliu Wall after eight days, with questions remaining about their final moments. Local Legal/Business: GVB seeks to disqualify an assistant AG in a civil case, while Guam’s AI workforce tools are being debated with calls for clear outcome tracking. Child Safety Sting: DOJ reports five arrests on Guam after an undercover sting targeting alleged child luring.