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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.
#TBT: William Gilmer was a United States Navy Captain who served as both the 22nd and 24th Naval Governor of Guam. His administration proved controversial because of the control he exercised over the activities of the island. He outlawed alcohol, smoking, and whistling. He died on January 8, 1955.
January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#TBT: William Gilmer was a United States Navy Captain who served as both the 22nd and 24th Naval Governor of Guam. His administration proved controversial because of the control he exercised over the activities of the island. He outlawed alcohol, smoking, and whistling. He died on January 8, 1955.
Manuia le Tausaga Fou! Wishing American Samoa a happy new year as the last United States jurisdiction to welcome 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Manuia le Tausaga Fou! Wishing American Samoa a happy new year as the last United States jurisdiction to welcome 2026.
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Wishing a joyful start to the new year in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands—where 2026 arrives with resilience, culture, and stories that give our democracy context.
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Wishing a joyful start to the new year in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands—where 2026 arrives with resilience, culture, and stories that give our democracy context.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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December 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Biba Anu Nuebu! Wishing a happy new year to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands—where America’s 2026 begins. Here’s to a year of context, community, and stories that start at the edge and shape the whole.
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Biba Anu Nuebu! Wishing a happy new year to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands—where America’s 2026 begins. Here’s to a year of context, community, and stories that start at the edge and shape the whole.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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@la.vg from #LoveIsBlind joins Pasquines to talk about what’s often overlooked: how national media ignores the United States territories, including Puerto Rico.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
@la.vg from #LoveIsBlind joins Pasquines to talk about what’s often overlooked: how national media ignores the United States territories, including Puerto Rico.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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December 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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December 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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December 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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#TBT: On December 18, 1931, HJ Res 149 was introduced by Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, Félix Córdova Dávila, to reflect the original Spanish name and the will of the local people. The anglicized spelling "Porto Rico" had been used by the US government since the Treaty of Paris in 1898.
December 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#TBT: On December 18, 1931, HJ Res 149 was introduced by Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, Félix Córdova Dávila, to reflect the original Spanish name and the will of the local people. The anglicized spelling "Porto Rico" had been used by the US government since the Treaty of Paris in 1898.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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#TBT: Massacre Bay, located on Tutuila Island in American Sāmoa, is home to the village of Aʻasu. The bay holds historical significance, marked by an 1883 monument commemorating the Frenchmen who lost their lives there on December 11, 1787, as depicted here.
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#TBT: Massacre Bay, located on Tutuila Island in American Sāmoa, is home to the village of Aʻasu. The bay holds historical significance, marked by an 1883 monument commemorating the Frenchmen who lost their lives there on December 11, 1787, as depicted here.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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#TBT: 3rd MSG Army Reserve Soldiers traveled to the Northern Marianas Islands on December 4 and 5, 2023, to inspect ports and airports and meet with local agencies that play a critical role in the preparation, response, and recovery for their communities during disasters and other contingencies.
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#TBT: 3rd MSG Army Reserve Soldiers traveled to the Northern Marianas Islands on December 4 and 5, 2023, to inspect ports and airports and meet with local agencies that play a critical role in the preparation, response, and recovery for their communities during disasters and other contingencies.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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#TBT: Benjamin Franklin Tilley was an American Naval officer who was the first acting governor of American Samoa as well as the territory's first naval governor, serving until November 27, 1901. He negotiated a deed of cession with the local powers to ensure a formal transfer of control to the US.
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#TBT: Benjamin Franklin Tilley was an American Naval officer who was the first acting governor of American Samoa as well as the territory's first naval governor, serving until November 27, 1901. He negotiated a deed of cession with the local powers to ensure a formal transfer of control to the US.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Our reporting serves our islands—and your donation makes it possible. #NewsMatch 2025 is live, and three matching funds will amplify your gift all season. Support independent coverage of the United States territories today. Donate now → pasquines.us/donate-for-n...
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our reporting serves our islands—and your donation makes it possible. #NewsMatch 2025 is live, and three matching funds will amplify your gift all season. Support independent coverage of the United States territories today. Donate now → pasquines.us/donate-for-n...