US Territories’ February 28-March 6, 2022 news week in tweets

American Samoa sees an Early Summer

Hot weather continues for American Samoa. Today's high temperature was 91 degrees Fahrenheit. Though not quite record-breaking heat, it is still hotter than average (88 degrees) for this time of year.

Please remember to stay hydrated, stay cool and always be weather ready! pic.twitter.com/yabUWOQanG

— National Weather Service WSO Pago Pago (@NWSPagoPago) March 3, 2022

American Samoa was just two degrees off of a record high temperature this week. The territory is witnessing a usual heatwave in early March as the territory adjusts to the spring season’s temperature patterns.

Federal Workforce in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Receive Recognition

@USAttorneys Recognizing our dedicated Federal Workforce in the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Thank you for your service! pic.twitter.com/YLzXndQGyC

— U.S. Attorney GU&NMI (@USAO_GU) March 4, 2022

The US Attorneys recognize their Federal Workforce in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. They continue to express their gratitude towards the work that they accomplish in these territories. 

Puerto Rico Continues Push for Statehood

BREAKING NEWS! Today starts the #TomaDeAcciónEnElCongreso with our congressional delegates together with the Extended Delegation
Be part of the history!
Join the Puerto Rico equality effort! Show your support for Puerto Rico's Statehood bill @HR1522! #Accion51
@PRStatehoodNet pic.twitter.com/WTkMS4ah36

— National Puerto Rican Equality Coalition (NAPREC) (@PRECoalition) February 28, 2022

As many take to the streets to express their support for Puerto Rico joining the Union, Congress continues to discuss HR1522. More people are beginning to join the fight for statehood.

A Puerto Rican Group Left in Disbelief

Last week, phones across Puerto Rico began to ring as members of a private WhatsApp group dedicated to helping others in the U.S. territory stared at their screens in disbelief. https://t.co/pTXIOZ2n2w

— 41NBC / WMGT-DT (@41NBC) March 4, 2022

The administrator of a well-known private WhatsApp group that dedicates time to helping the US territories has been arrested for his involvement in a deadly Canadian gang. The people of Puerto Rico were shocked as they didn’t expect him to commit any crimes.

The Biden Administration Offers Support to Puerto Rico 

No throwing paper towels this time: The @WhiteHouse of the Biden-Harris administration is making sure the difference in their approach to #PuertoRico is noticed. https://t.co/V8jKk3IHtS

— Pasquines (@pasquines_us) March 4, 2022

Many were skeptical if President Biden’s promises to Puerto Rico were only said to help him win support for the election, but the administration is proving itself to be a friend to Puerto Rican aid.