Guam experiences the first case of monkeypox
A traveler, who was advised to not travel to Guam amid his infection with monkeypox, reached the Guam shorelines and caused the territory to have its first case of the disease. The public health department does not believe monkeypox will be a big risk like COVID-19.
US government announces $9.9 million in funds to aid territories
The Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs provided $9.9 million in Energizing Insular Community grants for Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
American Samoa announce entry limits for international travelers
American Samoa announced on September 28 more restrictions on travel amid the pandemic, limiting entry for international visitors to work-related travel or other approved reasons.
Hurricane Fiona devastates Puerto Rico’s power supply
As of September 30, approximately 233,000 residents of Puerto Rico were without power after Hurricane Fiona.
ACTO Electric set to pay $31 million after investigation finds fraud
ACTO Electric, an owner of LUMA Energy Puerto Rico, is forced to pay a $31 million penalty after an investigation found the company attempting to allow Alberta consumers to handle the cost of an overpayment.
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