#TBT: September 21, 2023
On September 21, 1946, Typhoon Querida's eye was between Rota and Guam, producing gusts of 100 mph. The village of Agat had 30 of its houses destroyed, with another 30 being very damaged, although only one injury was reported.
Northern Mariana Islands seek to manage reliance on Chinese tourism
Even in a region with a significant economic reliance on the tourism industry, the Northern Mariana Islands have long been a bastion for Chinese visitors. The islands draw so many Chinese tourists primarily because they are the only US territory that Chinese citizens...
American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam at the forefront of US-China tensions
As tensions rise between the US and China, the territories of American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Guam are at the forefront of the conflict. The islands house bases that serve as the US military’s launching pads in the Pacific Ocean. Governors from...
Google Trends in the territories: August 2023
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...
It’s time for Americans to take a stand on Puerto Rico’s status
By Alberto C. Medina This year marks the 125th anniversary of the US invasion of Puerto Rico. Since 1898, the island has existed in a political limbo: neither a state of the union nor a sovereign nation. To this day, Puerto Ricans remain, essentially, colonial...
#TBT: September 14, 2023
The New York Times on September 14, 1928, covering the effects of Hurricane Okeechobee, also known as the San Felipe Segundo hurricane, in San Juan, #Puerto Rico. The storm is the only tropical cyclone on record to strike the island at Category 5 intensity.
Captive no more: Mundi’s journey to freedom and rehabilitation
For 35 long years, in the western side of Puerto Rico, Mundi endured the burden of captivity within the confines of the Mayaguez Zoo. The story of the 41-year-old female elephant is one that resonates with the broader issues faced by captive animals and the challenges...
Puerto Rico has been part of the US for 125 years, but its future remains contested
By Jorge Duany In the 125 years since US troops invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the US government has controlled the island militarily, politically, and economically – with no end in sight or, for Puerto Rico, a clear path to...
Weekly Action Checklist: September 8, 2023
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. If you only have 10 minutes, take our top three suggested actions:...
#TBT: September 7, 2023
Juan Babauta was born on September 7, 1953, in Tanapag, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and would go on to serve as the 3rd Resident Representative and 6th Governor of the territory.
