University of the Virgin Islands takes over aquaponics facility at Bethlehem site
The University of the Virgin Islands will assume control of the Island Fresh Aquaponics facility in St. Croix, following a formal transfer from nonprofit Fresh Ministries. The facility, located at the historic Bethlehem Sugar Factory site, is expected to expand the...
#TBT: June 5, 2025
The Eliza James-McBean Clocktower and Boardwalk in the US Virgin Islands is named for one of the longest living Crucians who contributed to the islands' culture and tradition. In May 2003, the local legislature honored her posthumously, two years after she died at age...
A dozen years of the context of islands
Twelve years ago today, Pasquines began with a mission: to make sense of the United States territories through contextual, nuanced journalism. Since then, we’ve chronicled the moments that have shaped the past, reflected the present, and hinted at the future for...
Puerto Rico resident commissioner calls for federal oversight in power procurement for the territory
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (PPD, D) delivered remarks on the floor of the United States House of Representatives on June 3, calling for federal oversight and transparency following the withdrawal of a proposed emergency power barge plan in...
As Tinian becomes key to US defense, locals face housing and environmental strains
The Northern Mariana Islands’ Tinian is becoming increasingly more involved in the United States’ Pacific military strategy. One year ago, China tested ICBM warheads in the region for the first time since 1980. In response, the US government recognized the need to...
Guam Governor strengthens economic and tourism ties with Taiwan during first official visit
Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam embarked on her inaugural official visit to Taiwan from May 25 to May 31, 2025. During this visit, she met with President Lai Ching-te to reinforce the longstanding partnership between Guam and Taiwan and to explore...
Google Trends in the US territories: May 2025
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: May 29, 2025
Oscar López Rivera is an activist who was a member and suspected leader of the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional Puertorriqueña, a clandestine paramilitary organization devoted to Puerto Rican independence. Arrested on May 29, 1981, he was tried for his...
González-Colón announces new nominees for Secretary of State and Justice in Puerto Rico
Governor Jenniffer González-Colón (NPP, R) has announced new nominations for Secretary of State and Secretary of Justice in Puerto Rico following the withdrawal of three failed appointments since January. Rosachely Rivera Santana, current mayor of Gurabo, has been...
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 the coast of American Samoa. After the signing of an executive order allowing the United States to take steps toward commercially mining the seafloor, the critical...
