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US Territories’ December 5-11, 2022 news week in tweets

by | Dec 12, 2022 | News Week in Tweets | 0 comments

Blackouts may occur in the United States Virgin Islands soon

Fuel supply for the US Virgin Islands is running short as Vitol unexpectedly suspended deliveries of fuel to the region. If no action is taken in the near future, the propane supply may run out by early December, according to the Water and Power Authority.

The US military will lead Operation Wellness CNMI

The Operation Wellness CNMI Innovative Readiness Training project will be led by members of the US military. The purpose of the initiative in the Northern Mariana Islands is to increase the region’s ability to access critical services like public education or dentistry.

Diver attacked by a shark near Pago Pago, American Samoa

A professional diver was rushed to the hospital after being bitten by a shark, causing a massive loss in blood and severe wounds to the leg.

2022 Tour of Guam kicks off 

Despite having to endure difficult terrains and harsh weather conditions, the Tour of Guam staff successfully held another notorious cycling event. South Korea’s Yoon Heon and New Caledonia’s Celine Hirzel claimed the championship in their competitions.

Puerto Rico’s electric grid is being rebuilt through additional FEMA projects

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently approved for 15 additional repair projects in Puerto Rico. With a budget of $107.3 million, the extra funds will help the island’s electric grid recover after its recent natural disasters.

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Noah Killeen

Noah Killeen

Noah Killeen is a junior at Estrella Foothills High School that has a passion for American politics and domestic affairs. Along with being an intern at Pasquines, he is largely involved in FBLA where he serves on the state and national levels. Attending school in Arizona, he founded a political debate club at his high school, and also founded and is the president of a nonprofit organization called Future Political Leaders. Outside of the many professional positions he has, he also has a passion for athletics as he is on his school’s varsity cross country and tennis team. Noah is a former Social Media Intern Correspondent at Pasquines.

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