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The Guam Chamber of Commerce opposed the 37th Guam Legislature’s Bill No. 118-37 – introduced by Sen. Roy Quinata – which seeks to tax sugar-sweetened beverages and create a sports facilities fund. The public hearing for the bill was held on Sept. 21.

Japan’s Trusted Traveler program is now open for new applications and entry to the country via automated gates.

The U.S. Office of Insular Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that advance payments for 2024 of Section 30 funds of $76,195,730 were made to the Government of Guam the week ending Sept. 8.

Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Engineer Detachment - Palau continue to work on restoring a World War II runway to operating conditions on Peleliu. The work is part of an ongoing rotational deployment of Navy Seabees and Marine Corps Engineers.

A $1,240,411 grant aims to reduce invasive species in U.S. territories and Freely Associated States. This grant, from the U.S. Department of Interior follows a $1.4 million grant for coral reef management and protection, according to a press release.

Community First Guam Federal Credit Union’s newly built Hågatña Headquarters and Member Service Center is now open.