Puerto Rico’s catastrophic hurricane gave scientists a rare chance to study how tropical forests will fare in a stormier future
As Puerto Rico slowly recovers from the effects of Hurricane Maria, scientists have been able to use its case as a rare chance to see firsthand what the future might have in store with climate change altering weather patterns, as Science...
The Northern Mariana Islands have the fastest growing economy in the US
For the second year in a row, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) had the fastest growing economy in the US. Although US national GDP only grew by 2.2%, the CNMI boasted a growth rate of a whopping 25% for the 2017 fiscal...
US Congress poised to ban cockfighting in the US territories
As part of the measures of HR 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the "Farm Bill", the United States Congress is poised to ban cockfighting in all five of the US territories, a measure supported by the Humane Society but...
Jenniffer González-Colón supports two bills from Committee on Natural Resources that impact Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón (NPP, R) spoke in the US House Floor today in support of on HR 6665, the Offshore Wind for Territories Act and HRes 792, which urges the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the...
What to do this week of December 9, 2018
108 weeks down, 99 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay...
The COMPROMISO Act that could have been
On September 20, 2018, Representative Jose Serrano (D) of New York unveiled the COMPROMISO Act on the anniversary of Hurricane Maria. The COMPROMISO Act—the Continuing Our Mission in Puerto Rico to Optimize and Modernize Infrastructure and...
Trump and his unwitting attacks against the Oversight Board, in context
On October 23, the federally-appointed Puerto Rico financial oversight board unanimously approved a new plan to address the the bankrupt territory’s debt crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The revision, called an “austerity plan” by Governor Ricardo...
Bank of Guam Hosts 2018 Economic Forum with eyes towards environmentally sustainable development
On Tuesday, October 16, the Bank of Guam held its 19th annual Fall Economic Forum. This forum brings together business leaders, philanthropists, sustainability advocates, academics, and community members each Fall to discuss the current state of Guamanian...
US Territories’ November 26-December 2, 2018 news week in tweets
Contingency Response Group from Air Force Aids Northern Mariana Islands in Recovery https://twitter.com/INDOPACOM/status/1067650397483950080 The 36th Contingency Response Group from Anderson Air Force Base in Guam has been deployed to help the...
What to do this week of December 2, 2018
107 weeks down, 100 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay...