Category: Economy
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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Puerto Rico sees opportunity and risk in Trump-era tariffs
In the wake of a divisive trade war catalyzed by President Donald Trump’s enforcement of extreme...
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New independence plan outlines economic vision for sovereign Puerto Rico
A new economic development plan drafted by independence advocates proposes a detailed framework...
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Governor Palacios attends inaugural Saipan–Rota flight ceremony
Governor Arnold I. Palacios (R) joined community leaders and airline officials on April 21, 2025,...
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New report says overturning Insular Cases would not trigger new taxes
A new report released by Right to Democracy, a nonprofit advocating for equity and...
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