US Territories’ August 26-September 1, 2019 news week in tweets

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Donald Trump Has Mixed Messages Over Dorian

As Tropical Storm Dorian approached Puerto Rico President Donald Trump, through Twitter, attacked the territory’s leaders and readiness to deal with the storm. As the Dorian transformed into a hurricane and headed towards Florida the President canceled a trip to Poland so he could be there for Florida.

Dorian May Have Spared Puerto Rico But Concern Remains Over Readiness For Next Hurricane

Even as Puerto Rico was spared from Tropical Storm Dorian the territory’s readiness in the event of another natural disaster remains a high concern.

Tropical Storm Dorian Increases Strength Into Hurricane Near US Virgin Islands

Tropical Storm Dorian increased its strength to a hurricane near the US Virgin Islands en route to the US South East coast.

Japan to Help Pay for Relocating Marines to Guam

Japan is helping to pay the estimated $8 billion cost to move nearly a quarter of the Okinawa-based Marines to Guam.

Governor of America Samoa Pushing for Wage Increases for Governor and Lt. Governor

The governor of American Samoan, Lolo Matalasi Moliga, is pushing for hefty increases to the salaries of the governor and lieutenant-governor. Currently, the governor earns $85,000 and the lieutenant governor at $75,000 the increases would see the governor get $100,000 and the deputy $85,000.

Senator Pens Op-Ed on Political Status of US Territories

Senator Janelle K. Sarauw from the US Virgin Islands pens an opinion piece on the status of Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The article looks to describe the relationship the United States has with its territories.