Category: Economy
NOAA advances seabed mapping near American Samoa
On January 22, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced it would survey...
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Collateral damage: How the US government shutdowns undermine the territorial economies
While deadlines focus on gridlock in Washington DC, the economic shockwaves of the United States...
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A global trade shift reaches America’s periphery: The US territories
On July 30, President Trump signed and issued Executive Order 14324 titled “Suspending Duty-Free...
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US Trade Promotion Program for Haiti expiration impacts Caribbean US territories
After the US Congress reached its September 30 budget deadline, two important trade preference...
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Brain drain crisis in the US territories is a hidden threat to economic stability
In the last 20 years, US territories have faced a serious problem: the loss of population. For...
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Losing a generation: Economic struggles drive migration from the Northern Mariana Islands
On Saipan, empty classrooms and quiet streets whisper a sobering truth: NMI is losing its youth....
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Evertec’s domination of Puerto Rico’s economy, in context
Evertec, Inc., based in San Juan, is a tech and financial services company that is vital to Puerto...
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Recent business tax cuts in Guam spark political reaction
On August 15, 2025, the Republican majority in Guam voted on an amendment to the original 2026...
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Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico has set unprecedented records
During what is typically a slow season for tourism in Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny’s residency sets an...
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#TBT: August 21, 2025
60 years ago today, the Guam Economic Development Authority was founded, after the signing of...
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Northern Mariana Islands’ Tinian embraces digital currency and online gambling regulation
In May 2025, the island of Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands made headlines by passing...
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Trump administration sees deep-sea mining opportunity near American Samoa
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has found an opportunity in deep-sea mineral mining near...
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