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Micronesian soldiers in the time of uncertain promises
The Pacific Island Times
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September 10, 2025
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure For decades, young men and women from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have worn U.S. military uniforms at strikingly high rates. Under the Compacts of Free Association, these...
Construction delays in Nauru push Micronesian Games to January 2028
RNZ
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September 10, 2025
Micronesian Games 2024. (file image) Photo: Hilary Hosia The Micronesia Games, initially set for 2026 in Nauru, have been moved to January 2028. This was approved at the Micronesian Games Council (MGC) annual general meeting in Nauru on Sunday....
$177 per eligible student: Summer EBT 2025 card distribution begins this Friday at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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The distribution of cards for the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which provides each eligible student a one-time benefit of $177, will begin on Sept. 12 and end on Sept. 21 at Micronesia Mall. Department of Public Health and...
Nauru charts bold path toward 2028 Micronesia Games
Marianas Variety
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Micronesian Games Council officials and members pose for a photo with Nauru government and sports officials during a meeting to discuss the 2028 Micronesian Games. Contributed photo YAREN, Nauru — On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, the Republic of Nauru...
From beaches to golf courses: The world's most unusual airport runways
RNZ
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September 12, 2025
Kansai International Airport straddles two manmade islands three miles off the coast of Japan, and has a terminal designed by Renzo Piano. Photo: Getty Images via CNN Newsource By Julia Buckley, CNN When it comes to travel, wherever you are in the...
The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining
Samoa News
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September 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as some...
Energy Expo celebrates 20 years of educating Guam about power savings
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Energy Office will mark two decades of educating the community about energy efficiency when it hosts its annual Energy Expo on Saturday at Guam Premier Outlets, featuring electric vehicle test drives, energy-saving giveaways and tips on...
SHIPPING TIMES | Uto ni Yalo sails to Honiara for Pacific Islands Forum meet
The Fiji Times
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August 27, 2025
The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, with a regional crew from Oceania, has left Suva for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Upon reaching Temotu, the crew will accompany the Taumako TePuke canoe to Honiara,...
The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining
The Conversation
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August 31, 2025
In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as some Pacific nations pursue a...
Pacific Island Nations are Divided Over Deep Sea Mining
The Maritime Executive
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[By Kolaia Raisele and Aidan Craney] In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as...
MATSON TO PARTICIPATE AT JEFFERIES INDUSTRIALS CONFERENCE
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) HONOLULU, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX ) announced today that Joel Wine, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview of the Company and respond to questions at the...
New Zealand LA28 rights race hots up as Sky NZ confirms talks
Sportcal
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September 12, 2025
Sky NZ, the country’s pay-tv giant, has confirmed that it is in discussion to secure broadcast rights for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). The broadcaster confirmed this week that it is in “constructive discussions” with the...
3 Micronesian students awarded prestigious scholarship
Hawaii Public Radio
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August 26, 2025
Three Micronesian students in Hawaiʻi, Guam and Alaska were awarded the A+Jojo Scholarship award. The annual scholarship, funded by the Oʻahu-based nonprofit We Are Oceania, is given to students from three Pacific countries in Micronesia, which...
OPINION Tydingco: Build a Micronesia cruise line, diversify our tourism
Pacific Daily News
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In the current economic climate—where the Guam Legislature has approved a phased reduction of the business privilege tax from 5% to 4% by 2026—strategically expanding the tax base is the answer to providing additional revenues for the government....
5 US Aircraft Carriers You Can Visit As A Museum Ship
SlashGear
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September 11, 2025
It's pretty mind-blowing that aircraft carriers even exist. Even more so, they were already a regular feature by the Second World War, almost a century ago. They're practically miniature floating cities, populated with massive crews, filled to the...
Australian Embassy grant cycle for the islands, and UOG School of Engineering secures funding
Marianas Business Journal
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In precarious times for funding, some unique initiatives can offer special opportunities. The Direct Aid Program is managed globally through overseas Australian missions and is a small grants initiative supporting non-government organizations and...
‘Preserving traditional wisdom’: Dharma Realm Buddhist University hosts presentation on regenerative agriculture
Ukiah Daily Journal - California
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August 20, 2025
Farmer-elders often continue the simple practices and traditions handed down to them by their forefathers – ways of caring for the land that in today’s quest for replicable crop yields and shelf-stable products has placed the emphasis on the...
ICJ ruling puts legal heat on global shipping – Pacific leads the call
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 14, 2025
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion has shifted climate justice from a political ambition to a binding legal obligation — raising the stakes for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global shipping...
Pakistan establishes diplomatic ties with Federated States of Micronesia
Dawn
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations to open up avenues for bilateral cooperation. The Federated States of Micronesia are an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean that joined...
USS Pearl Harbor Arrives in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
On August 15, 2025, the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, in support of Pacific Partnership 25. The arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor to Chuuk marks another...