To Inform and Involve the People of Micronesia
Suicide is a sensitive subject to have in most Micronesian communities. So I apologize for bringing this troublesome topic to the fore. With that said, I believe it must be discussed so as to understand it and hopefully
Read More(Columbia, SC) A dozen bright young island students are headed to top private schools across the central Pacific nation of Micronesia. Their tuition scholarships, awarded by
Read MoreA series of lawsuits have been made against the United States and eight other countries by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The lawsuit states that the U.S. and its nuclear peers have failed
Read MoreAward winning film makers, Jack Niedenthal and Suzanne Chutaro have released a trailer for their upcoming film 'Jilel: The Calling of the Shell'. Premiere date for the film is yet to be announced. Stay tuned and we will update on any information regarding the film.
Read MoreWashington (July 30, 2014) - Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) of California introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (HEAA). If approved, it will
Read MoreThis proposed ban would turn Palau’s 230,000 square miles of EEZ into a Marine reserve. This is a bold move since Palau makes around $5 million or 3.3 percent of GDP from its commercial fisheries, by allowing
Read MoreYap will host the next Micro Games, following a decision made by the Micronesian Games Council general assembly. The general assembly convened in Pohnpei during the
Read MoreIn an effort to rebuild Chuuk's Department of Education, Department director Gardenia Macayaon and a team of reformists have flown to Guam to recruit about 100 new teachers.
Read MoreWe had the opportunity to reconnect with Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner. Follow along as we talk education, poetry, identity, and her future goals.
Read MoreHundreds gathered on Sunday, July 20, 2014 to witness the opening ceremony of the 8th Micro Games held in Pohnpei. Delegations and athletes from all parts of Micronesia marched among the Pohnpei track including representatives from
Read MoreLegislators in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have been accused of corruption following a provisional license granted to Hong Kong-based Best Sunshine International. After casino and
Read MoreYouth delegations from Guam, the Northern Marianas, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Hawaii and American Samoa gathered and convened at the first
Read MoreKolonia, Pohnpei (July 15, 2014) - Pohnpei is set to host the 8th Micronesian Games. From July 20 – 30, 2014 an estimated 1,400 – 1,500 athletes and coaches will be participating, making this the largest
Read MoreAfter a six month period of raising awareness in the communities of Yap, the Yap State government has banned the use of plastic shopping bags in the interest of preservation and reducing pollution within the state....
Read MoreResidents of Pierce County in Washington State are on alert after another confirmed case of measles was reported earlier this month.
Read MoreKolonia, Pohnpei (June 30, 2014) - Pohnpei State auditors find over $29,000 missing from Pohnpei Supreme Court after a surprise inspection. A more thorough inspection revealed that over $120,000 has been “missing” within a span of four and a half years.
Read MoreReach Out Pacific (REPAC) to send 15,000 books to Palau. The books were donated from the “Friends of the Library of Hawaii” book sale. 15,000 books were not sold so they were donated to REPAC...
Read MoreKing & Pierce Counties, Washington (June 27, 2014) - Health officials are responding to nine cases of measles in the King & Pierce Counties of Washington State. Eight of the infected are of one extended family. Health officials stated that members of the family were unvaccinated because they were too young to be given the vaccine or they simply were not vaccinated....
Read MoreThe FSM consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii will be hosting a beach cleanup and a meeting with all Pohnpeians residing in Hawaii.
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