American Samoa Mineral Leasing: BOEM has moved ahead with a plan to sell ocean mineral leases off American Samoa, with the governor holding the only formal 60-day review role before a final notice—scheduled for Nov. 19—while Pacific advocacy groups criticize the timeline after more than 70,000 public comments opposed the sale. Guam Community & Support: Guam’s Summer EBT 2026 is set to launch next week with $180 one-time benefits per eligible child, auto-loading for existing cardholders after July 17, plus a card pickup and help site at Micronesia Mall. Tinian Mothers Get Backup Power: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian for mothers and expecting mothers, aiming to ease power disruptions for medicine, formula, lighting, and communication. Culture & Tourism Spotlight: Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona adds local Pacific-trained brothers Jackson and Tyson Mills, blending Micronesia/Melanesia talent with a full Pacific performance lineup. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Fiji launched a new Israel Allies Caucus in parliament, with leaders framing it as a faith-and-democracy platform to deepen ties and support embassy moves to Jerusalem. Visa-Free Travel Updates: Austria, Belgium, Germany, and South Korea published updated visa-free entry rules for 2026, including visa-free access for Micronesia in Germany’s 62-country list.