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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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Guam's economic forum addresses inflation and cost pressures, highlighting critical recovery strategies for the island's economic growth.
Economic forum takes closer look at cost pressures, inflation, recovery strategy
Guam needs to lower its power costs to help the economy recover, according to Melanie Mendiola, vice president and director of investor education and guidance at BG Investment Services.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is January 24 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️78.67°
🌤️Broken clouds. Warm.
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is January 23 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️80.81°
🌤️Broken clouds. Warm.
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is January 23 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️77.23°
🌤️Passing clouds. Mild.
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Spirit airlines play a crucial role in maintaining air connectivity for the US Virgin Islands as pilots call for bondholder support amidst financial challenges.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Lawmakers in the Northern Mariana Islands challenge deep-sea mining firms on environmental impacts and community engagement during congressional hearings.
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King-Hinds, Moylan press deep-sea mining executives on NEPA review, sediment plumes, and island consultation
CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam Delegate James Moylan questioned Impossible Metals and The Metals Company on NEPA review, sediment plumes, permitting, and territorial consultation in a House...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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The Supreme Court of Guam's decision on GRTA corruption case underscores legal accountability in public service.
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Supreme Court denies motion to dismiss GRTA corruption case, orders conflict-free counsel
The Supreme Court of Guam on Thursday denied a motion to dismiss a high-profile appeal in a government corruption case involving five former and current Guam Regional Transit Authority officials,
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January 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is January 23 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.82°
🌤️Light rain. Mostly cloudy. Warm.
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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The US House has passed a key bill aimed at boosting small business loans in the Northern Mariana Islands, supporting local economic growth.
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US House Approves King-Hinds Bill to Boost CNMI Small Business Loans
US House passes King-Hinds legislation to increase small business loans in CNMI, unlocking new growth opportunities and economic support for local entrepreneurs.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential authority over independent officials could reshape governance. Citizens should stay informed and consider engagement in advocacy.
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Supreme Court hears case on presidential power to dismiss independent agency officials - Ballotpedia News
Supreme Court hears case on presidential power to dismiss independent agency officials
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January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is January 22 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.21°
🌤️Scattered clouds. Warm.
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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As more international organizations continue to place their trust in the islands, Puerto Rico is carving out a new role for itself—a role defined not simply by beauty or hospitality, but by its growing ability to host, captivate, and welcome the world.
Has Puerto Rico become the new venue for world-renowned events? - Pasquines
Puerto Rico’s visibility on the world stage has increased with unprecedented intensity. With countless world-renowned events, Puerto Rico profiles itself as one of the places that tourists have to…
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January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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The US House has passed the King-Hinds bill aimed at expanding small business lending opportunities in the Northern Mariana Islands, impacting local economies.
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US House passes King-Hinds bill to expand small business lending in CNMI - Marianas Variety News & Views
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the CNMI Congressional Delegate) — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3496, the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act, bipartisan legislation...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Marianas Visitors Authority's director calls for protection of the Visa Waiver Program amid federal scrutiny, impacting Northern Mariana Islands' tourism.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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#TBT: On January 22, 2021, NOAA announced researchers had identified a new record-size coral colony at Ta’u Island in American Samoa, even larger than the island’s Big Momma colony, one of the largest in the world. More than 80 of these exceptionally large corals are scattered around the island.
The newly identified and measured Porites sp. colony located in Ta’u, American Samoa.
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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🌅 ¡Buenos días, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! Good morning, good morning, 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands!
Today is January 22 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️77.62°
🌤️Passing clouds. Mild.
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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The DEA's new initiative aims to combat the synthetic opioid crisis by focusing on the US Virgin Islands, enhancing community health and safety.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Three US senators urge DHS to revoke the CNMI visa waiver for Chinese nationals, highlighting birth tourism and security issues in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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US Senators ask DHS to revoke CNMI visa waiver for Chinese nationals, cite birth tourism and security concerns
Sens. Rick Scott, Jim Banks, and Markwayne Mullin asked DHS to revoke EVS-TAP and require tourist visas for Chinese nationals visiting the CNMI, citing birth tourism and security concerns.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Undersecretary for Rural Development to designate the Guam and Western Pacific United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development office.
Guam agriculture grows as Congress considers bill to expand rural development oversight - Pasquines
Guam’s agriculture has had steady growth over the past few years. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture in Guam, the number of farms increased from 264 in 2018 to 583 in 2022. Additionally, the…
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January 21, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Ceremony held in Puerto Rico to honor Colonel Aníbal Morales Aponte, who passed away in a traffic accident, reflecting community respect for public service.
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“Hoy sellamos un legado”: dan el último adiós al coronel Aníbal Morales Aponte
Como parte de la ceremonia, miembros de la Policía rindieron honores al oficial quien falleció en un accidente de tránsito en Caguas
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January 21, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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A new bill proposes to let Guam voters decide in November whether to pursue a political status vote by 2028, impacting the island's future.
Bill seeks to ask November voters if they want political status vote in 2028
Guam voters could decide this November whether they want a vote on statehood, independence, or free association for the island to get on the ballot by 2028.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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🌅 Manana si Yu'os 🇬🇺 Guam and 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands! Today is January 22 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️79.64°
🌤️Scattered clouds. Warm.
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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🌅 Taeao manuia, 🇦🇸 Amerika Samoa! Today is January 21 2026.
Today's weather forecast is:
🌡️80.33°
🌤️Sprinkles. Broken clouds. Warm.
January 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Community members of the Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands raised topics including infrastructure, health care, education, and the impact of decisions made at both the local and federal levels.
NMI Democrats host listening sessions across Saipan, open new headquarters - Pasquines
At the end of 2025, the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic Party held a series of listening sessions across Saipan, creating spaces for residents to share concerns about issues affecting their daily…
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January 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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The US House has passed a bill to enhance access to federal microloans for small businesses in the Northern Mariana Islands, promoting economic growth and stability.
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House passes King-Hinds bill to expand SBA microloan access for CNMI small businesses
The U.S. House passed H.R. 3496, a King-Hinds bill to extend SBA microloan program eligibility to the CNMI, expanding access to loans up to $50,000 for local small businesses. Press Release - House Passes...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM