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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 6h

A legislative proposal has advanced in Puerto Rico, offering a 40% discount on traffic fines and tolls, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on citizens.

Avanza proyecto que otorgaría 40% de descuento en pago de multas de tránsito y peajes

La medida del representante José “Cheíto” Hernández Concepción fue aprobada de manera unánime y recaudaría cerca de $180 millones

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 7h

#Opinion: Paula Santana-Steininger writes that "when Bad Bunny takes the Super Bowl stage, he won’t just be performing. He’ll be breaking ceilings for every kid who grew up thinking they had to shrink themselves to fit in . . . with a head full of dreams and a heart full of bomba y plena."

Sin vergüenza, sin condiciones: Bad Bunny’s unapologetic rise and what it means for Puerto Rico - Pasquines

When Bad Bunny takes the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, he won’t just be making history as the first performance entirely in Spanish. No, he’ll be doing something much bigger—something…

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 8h

🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 16 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️77.99°
🌤️Light rain. Partly sunny. Warm.

Pasquines @pasquines.us · 10h

🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is October 15 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.67°
🌤️Partly cloudy. Warm.

Pasquines @pasquines.us · 12h

NMI delegate addresses critical drinking water issues at the US House budget committee, highlighting local needs and federal support.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 18h

🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is October 15 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.75°
🌤️Clear. Mild.

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

Across Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and other territories, frozen education dollars, looming Medicaid cuts, and slashed housing funds threaten essential services in communities already struggling with limited resources.

Trump administration budget cuts hit United States territories hardest - Pasquines

The Trump administration is one of the most unprecedented presidential administrations to date. From the elimination of widespread government organizations to the issuance of a laundry list of…

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

The abrupt closure of a Head Start facility in Guam raises concerns over compliance with federal funding agreements.

GHURA: Closure of Head Start at Chief Brodie violates HUD agreement

The closure of a Head Start facility at the decommissioned Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School in Tamuning without a formal notice violates a federal agreement tied to funding, Guam Housing

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 15 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️76.55°
🌤️Light rain. Overcast. Warm.

Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

American Samoa is addressing significant food safety challenges to protect public health and improve local regulations.

American Samoa confronts food safety gaps - Pasquines

On June 16, Governor Pulaali’i Nokolao Pula (R) called an emergency meeting in Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa, to address concerns regarding food and agricultural practices. This discussion...

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is October 14 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.85°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

A Guam senator raises concerns about the long-term effects of the Fukushima water release on Pacific islanders, including those in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

@aocchecklist.bsky.social: Together, care becomes action.

Weekly Action Checklist: October 10, 2025 - Pasquines

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is October 14 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.35°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

Sam Rafael's Jungle Bay has been recognized as the leading retreat resort in the Caribbean, highlighting the growing tourism potential of the US Virgin Islands.
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USVI Entrepreneur Sam Raphael's Jungle Bay Named Caribbean’s Leading Retreat Resort; New Ventures on Horizon

Jungle Bay Resort & Spa, under the leadership of owner USVI-based businessman Sam Raphael, has been ...

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 1d

A federal court in the Northern Mariana Islands has unsealed an indictment involving marriage fraud, highlighting legal actions in the region.
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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d

Critics warn that proposed amendments to the Electoral Code in Puerto Rico silence voices and weaken oversight, raising concerns among opposition parties.
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“Excluye voces y debilita la fiscalización”: las críticas del PPD, MVC y Proyecto Dignidad a las enmiendas al Código Electoral

El presidente del Senado, Thomas Rivera Schatz, rechazó las objeciones, mientras que el PIP no se unió al memorial conjunto presentado por los partidos de oposición

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d

Food safety has been a recurring concern in American Samoa, a region where the majority of food is imported from the United States and neighboring Pacific nations.

American Samoa confronts food safety gaps - Pasquines

On June 16, Governor Pulaali’i Nokolao Pula (R) called an emergency meeting in Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa, to address concerns regarding food and agricultural practices. This discussion…

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d

🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 14 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.9°
🌤️Partly sunny. Warm.

Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d

🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is October 13 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️77.78°
🌤️Partly cloudy. Warm.

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d

🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is October 13 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️81.64°
🌤️Passing clouds. Warm.

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 2d

The recent decision by the BPS to suspend mail services to the US and Canada raises significant concerns for residents and businesses in the US Virgin Islands.

BPS suspends mail to US, Canada

The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) has once again suspended mail services to the United States and its dependencies, this time extending disruptions to

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 3d

The Guam Memorial Hospital sees a revenue increase but still faces significant expenses, raising concerns about its financial sustainability.
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Audit: GMH revenues up $42M in fiscal 2024 but expenses still higher by $83.7M

Guam Memorial Hospital’s operating revenues increased substantially in fiscal year 2024, but the hospital was still a full $83.7 million short of what it needed to cover its expenses, according

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 3d

🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is October 13 2025.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.12°
🌤️Clear. Warm.

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Pasquines @pasquines.us · 3d

The American Samoa House of Representatives approved three new members for the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority, enhancing local governance.
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House confirms three new members of ASPA Board

The House of Representatives has approved three of the four new members of the Board fo Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority. Talaimalo Marcellus Uiagalalei was confirmed by a vote of 14-1,...

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