Google Trends in the US territories: June 2024
Welcome back to our monthly series examining the top Google Trends in Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Trends data is an unbiased sample of Google search data. It’s anonymized (no one is personally...
#TBT: July 15, 1898
On July 25, 1898, 16,000 US troops led by General Nelson Miles invaded Puerto Rico at Guánica, asserting that they were liberating the inhabitants from Spanish colonial rule, which had recently granted the islands’ government limited autonomy.
Guam in danger of losing federal funding, owing FEMA
The Guam Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) announced that the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) may owe over $34 million in misused federal funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and may owe the territory’s general fund over...
US Department of Justice responds to call to condemn Insular Cases
In April, 43 members of the United States Congress signed a letter for the US Department of Justice regarding the Insular Cases. This initiative was co-led by Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D) of the US Virgin Islands in response to the Department of Justice criticizing...
#TBT: July 18, 2024
On July 18, 1947, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, now the Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Northern Mariana Islands, entered UN trusteeship per Security Council Resolution 21, under administration by the United States until...
US House Committee on Natural Resources holds hearing on statistical inequity in territories
"Data gaps make it challenging to efficiently plan and implement policy. Inaccurate or unavailable data increases the risk of government waste. It also creates barriers for local communities from accessing critical federal programs and opportunities. Quality and...
Weekly Action Checklist: July 12, 2024
The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation. This Week’s First 3 Actions Action 1: Take 5 steps to be ready to vote...
Chick-fil-A announces plans to expand in Puerto Rico
Chick-fil-A, Inc. will expand its long-term investment in Puerto Rico, expecting to grow from five to 20-25 restaurants by 2030. According to the company, the expansion on the islands will help stimulate the local economy by: Creating entrepreneurship...
#TBT: July 11, 2024
The Treaty of Cession of Manuʻa, also known as the Deed of Cession of Manuʻa, was a treaty between Tui Manuʻa Elisala and the United States signed on July 16, 1904, that ceded the islands of Manuʻa to the United States, which now form part of American Samoa.
The fight over Guam’s attorney general and his role, in context
On February 28, 2024, the General Attorney of Guam announced that his office would withdraw from 22 government agencies. This has led to a fierce debate over not only the General Attorney’s actions but his role. Guam’s General Attorney Douglas Moylan (R) has caused...
