Maritime Watch: A tropical disturbance (Invest 97W) near Yap is expected to strengthen the monsoon across western Micronesia and the Marianas, with building seas and rougher conditions even if it stays away from land—so ports, coastal businesses, and shipping are tightening preparations. Typhoon Recovery & Shipping: After Super Typhoon Bavi, Guam and the Northern Marianas have been reopening ports in stages as the U.S. Coast Guard clears hazards like a displaced buoy; Port of Guam is back to 24/7 cargo operations, while Tinian and Rota are also restarting under tighter coordination. Climate Policy: FSM and Tuvalu backed a UN push for stronger methane cuts, urging governments and industry to move beyond voluntary pledges with measurable reductions—an issue they say is urgent for low-lying islands. Energy Resilience: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program for mothers on Tinian to keep essentials running during power disruptions, with expansion planned across other islands. Pacific Security: Pacific leaders condemned China’s sea-based ICBM test that flew over Micronesia’s region, calling it destabilizing and a reminder of how great-power activity keeps landing on island communities. Food Support: Guam’s DPHSS announced Summer EBT 2026, with $180 one-time benefits per eligible child and automatic loading for existing cardholders starting July 17. Local Industry Lens: A new look at FSM tuna “ocean wealth” argues much of the value is captured after fish leave Micronesian waters, not through permit fees alone.