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We're a nonprofit news organization determined to provide the news of the United States territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. We publish the context of islands at pasquines.us.
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Tropical Storm Jerry intensifies as it approaches the US Virgin Islands, raising concerns for severe weather impacts and safety preparations.
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Tropical Storm Jerry nears Lesser Antilles, could become a hurricane by weekend
Tropical Storm Jerry is closing in on the Lesser Antilles, where gusty winds and rain will arrive later Thursday.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 13h
Guam's Governor proposes an emergency session to expedite hospital utility contracts, bypassing attorney general review for swift action.
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Governor seeks emergency session on bill to sidestep AG review for hospital power, water installations
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero on Wednesday asked Speaker Frank Blas Jr. to call an emergency session on her bill that would allow power, water, and sewer installation contracts for a
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 14h
🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 10 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.22°
🌤️Overcast. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 14h
From a brutal beating in San Juan to a firearm confiscation in Morovis, violence in Puerto Rican schools has taken a turn for the worse. The violence is not isolated; it reflects a growing crisis.
Is violence in the schools of Puerto Rico the new norm? - Pasquines
Globally, one in four students faces school violence. In Puerto Rico, about 10% of public school students have reported bullying or violence. In the first two weeks of classes, three violent…
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 14h
The Department of Public Lands issues a notice of default against MB Capital, raising concerns about public policy and economic impacts in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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The Department of Public Lands has issued a sweeping notice of default against MB Capital Corp., the leaseholder of the former Hyatt Regency Saipan property, citing multiple violations ranging from...
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 15h
#TBT: About a century ago, some St. Thomians in the US Virgin Islands lived in traditional thatch-roofed homes like this one.
Traditional thatch-roofed home in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 15h
As the US government shutdown continues, American Samoa's government operations face significant challenges and uncertainty.
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How are ASG operations affected by US Govt shutdown?
Tuesday was the 7th day of the federal government shutdown. On Monday the US Senate defeated for the 5th time both GOP and Democratic alternatives to keep the government fully operating. Sixty votes were...
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 16h
🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is October 09 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️80.35°
🌤️Partly cloudy. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 23h
🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is October 09 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️80.69°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
New gun control measures in the US Virgin Islands aim to enhance public safety amidst ongoing concerns about crime and violence.
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NRA-ILA | US Virgin Islands: Sweeping Gun Control Measures Advance
The 36th Legislature of the US Virgin Islands is continuing to advance sweeping gun control measures through the legislative process.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
In places like Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, losing educated residents means a drop in future potential.
Brain drain crisis in the US territories is a hidden threat to economic stability - Pasquines
In the last 20 years, US territories have faced a serious problem: the loss of population. For instance, from 2004 to 2018, Puerto Rico lost 632,000 people, reaching its lowest population since 1979…
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
A Guam employee alleges discrimination in promotions based on his Filipino descent, raising serious concerns about workplace equity and justice.
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Employee sues, alleges he's repeatedly denied GovGuam promotions because he is of Filipino descent
A Department of Agriculture employee is suing the government of Guam, alleging he was repeatedly denied promotions because he is of Filipino descent and then retaliated against for filing discrimination
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 09 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.89°
🌤️Partly sunny. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
The ongoing government shutdown is causing delays in a federal case regarding an injury at a park in Saipan, impacting local legal proceedings.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
American Samoa's Finance Minister presents a $1.24 billion tala budget aimed at enhancing social protections and community empowerment.
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Finance Minister presents $1.24 billion tala budget
Samoa’s Minister of Finance Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o has presented a $1.24 billion tālā budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Parliamentary approval as it seeks to expand on social protections,...
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is October 08 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.79°
🌤️Mostly cloudy. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
Following a history of disinvestment and destructive climate disasters, communities across the archipelago of Puerto Rico are developing living blueprints of food sovereignty.
Puerto Ricans are devising the food system of tomorrow  - Pasquines
Following a history of disinvestment and destructive climate disasters, communities across the archipelago are developing living blueprints of food sovereignty.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d
🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is October 08 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.27°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
The Governor of the US Virgin Islands is advocating for a federal exemption to ease the burden of a new customs policy affecting residents.
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Bryan Seeks Federal Exemption from New Customs Policy Impacting Virgin Islanders
Last updated at 12:37 p.m. on Tues. Oct. 7, 2025 Government House announced Tuesday that Governor A...
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 08 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.29°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
On Saipan, empty classrooms and quiet streets whisper a sobering truth: NMI is losing its youth.
Losing a generation: Economic struggles drive migration from the Northern Mariana Islands - Pasquines
On Saipan, empty classrooms and quiet streets whisper a sobering truth: NMI is losing its youth. Between 2010 and 2020, the population plunged from around 53,883 to just 47,329—a drop driven largely…
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
Economic hardships in the Northern Mariana Islands are prompting a significant migration, raising concerns for the future of the community.
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Losing a generation: Economic struggles drive migration from the Northern Mariana Islands - Pasquines
On Saipan, empty classrooms and quiet streets whisper a sobering truth: NMI is losing its youth. Between 2010 and 2020, the population plunged from around 53,883 to just 47,329—a drop driven largely...
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
Recent elections in Alaska have led to confusion for American Samoans, resulting in felony charges for some voters. This highlights challenges faced by the community.
Confusion at the ballots: American Samoans in Alaska face felony charges - Pasquines
On April 3, 2025, in Whittier, Alaska, 11 American Samoans faced felony charges for trying to vote. Within the United States, American Samoans are considered US nationals, not citizens. This means that...
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
The Guam Cancer Trust Fund works not only to support the prevention and treatment of cancer but also to fight for education and outreach.
Guam advances measure to lock in million for Cancer Trust Fund - Pasquines
A new bill in Guam hopes to secure financial support for cancer screening and treatment. Sponsored by Senator Telo T. Taitague (R) of Guam, Bill 1-38 aims to guarantee the Guam Cancer Trust Fund…
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d
🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is October 07 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.07°
🌤️Partly cloudy. Warm.