Scientists and fishermen partner to study fish populations in the Mariana Islands
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries completed a research mission in July in partnership with local fishermen to better understand fish populations across the Mariana Islands. From July 7 to July 21, 2025, scientists and anglers worked together to...
Report exposes deep healthcare gaps in the Northern Mariana Islands justice system
On June 25, 2025, the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights released a report that paints a stark picture of healthcare access within the NMI’s justice system. The study, Examining Access to Adequate Healthcare within the...
Politician profile: Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula
Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula has been the governor of American Samoa since January 2025. Before his term as governor, he worked in many public service roles, such as on Capitol Hill and for the Department of the Interior. Pula grew up as a Catholic and carried his...
#TBT: September 4, 2025
Born on September 4, 1940, Tufele Li'amatua was an American Samoan politician, businessman, and paramount chief.[1] He served as the first elected lieutenant governor of American Samoa under former Governor Peter Tali Coleman from 1978 to 1985.
Now more than ever, it is vital for Puerto Rico to have a chance at statehood
The islands of Puerto Rico have been a United States territory for over 125 years. Throughout this time, many discussions over their future have taken place. With Washington, District of Columbia (DC) under a federal takeover and massive changes being made directly to...
American Samoa partners with the 1984th US Army Hospital-Pacific to provide healthcare
On August 12, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula met with Lieutenant Colonel Hope Hashimoto and Staff Sergeant Joshua T. Fale. They discussed a partnership with the 1984th US Army Hospital-Pacific, where a team of military medical experts will supply medical care to...
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
Barbara Kates-Garnick, Tufts University When the Trump administration announced it was moving to eliminate dozens of U.S. climate policies, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said he was sending “a dagger straight into the heart of the climate...
Seventy-five years after the Organic Act: Guam reflects on its path to self-government
Throughout July, Guam celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Organic Act, which redesignated the island of Guam as an unincorporated territory of the United States. Activities included signings, exhibits, and panels. At the end of the festivities, there was a final...
#TBT: August 28, 2025
On August 28, 2019, Hurricane Dorian struck the US Virgin Islands, which were affected primarily by damaging winds, with gusts reaching 111 mph. The hurricane went on to become one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic Ocean in terms of 1-minute...
Renewable Energy for US Territories Act reintroduced in US House
On July 23, Representatives Ted Lieu (D) of California, Stacey Plaskett (D) of the United States Virgin Islands, James Moylan (R) of Guam, and Pablo Hernandez (PDP, D) of Puerto Rico reintroduced the Renewable Energy for US Territories Act in the US House of...
