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MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The ongoing decline over the past year in power reliability in Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands, reached what seemed to be the peak of utility dysfunction with multiple, unexpected power outages in January — including some from 30 to more than 60 hours in duration.

CAPITOL HILL and TANAPAG, Saipan — The cannabis industry in the Northern Mariana Islands has slowly taken off but has so far raked in more than $600,000 in Cannabis Sales Tax and cannabis application and license fees for the government.

Millions of dollars of renovations are being poured into Guam hotels, including the Westin Resort Guam and Hyatt Regency Guam to stay current and to keep their customers in comfort.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and BARRIGADA, Guam — In Guam, 2024 is designated as the Year of the Veteran. But despite the respect paid to those who have served their country, veteran care in the islands continues to fall short.

Rear Adm. Gregory C. Huffman said that “2024 is going to be a very exceptional year. There are a lot of changes happening …All of those are going to result in an increase in the progress that we’re going to make for setting the posture the right way.”