Countdown to the 4th Micronesia Expo in Yap State

Get ready for a vibrant week of culture, creativity, and connection as Yap State proudly hosts the 4th Micronesia Expo from July 21st to 26th, 2025. This much-anticipated event will bring together participants from across the Federated States of...

Federated States of Micronesia takes Center Stage at World Expo 2025 Japan

From the shores of the Pacific to the global stage in Osaka, Japan, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is making waves at the World Expo 2025. From April 12th to October 13th, nations from every corner of the world converge in celebration of...

China ‘here to stay’ in Micronesia, will keep using foreign aid to sway nations: Expert

HAGATNA (GUAM PACIFIC DAILY NEWS)—The Chinese government’s efforts to sway Pacific and Micronesian nations using foreign aid have grown, and the rising superpower “will not back down” in the face of competition with the U.S and other nations,...

CLIA’s latest industry report shows a luxury cruise boom with no signs of slowing

The CLIA State of the Cruise Industry Report shows more than 70 per cent of cruise ships sailing in the global fleet are small- and mid-size ships, and that’s forecast to stay the same through 2036. Travel advisors are seeing the highest growth in...

IHG, GI Capital begin construction of Regent hotel in Kyoto

IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with GI Capital Management, has revealed the start of construction on the Regent property in Kyoto, Japan, with a formal groundbreaking event. Featuring 83 rooms, the hotel is scheduled to welcome guests in...

SI to host next regional agriculture and forestry event

The 5th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry will be hosted by Solomon Islands in 2027. This was decided by the Pacific Ministers for agriculture and forestry at the final day of the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry held in Tonga,...

Micronesia Mall unveils EV charging stations through auto industry collaboration

In a rare display of cooperation between competing auto dealerships, Micronesia Mall officially launched two new electric vehicle charging stations Tuesday, marking an important step in Guam's transition toward sustainable transportation. The...

Expert: China ‘here to stay’ in Micronesia, will keep using foreign aid to sway nations

The Chinese government’s efforts to sway Pacific and Micronesian nations using foreign aid have grown, and the rising superpower “will not back down” in the face of competition with the U.S. and other nations, according to Professor Denghua Zhang....

US-Yap agreement smooths the path for military construction on island state

The United States and the Federated States of Micronesia have signed an agreement that will facilitate defense construction and other related projects in Yap, aiming to surmount any potential obstacles that may impede military undertakings in the...

CTG 73.6 Divers Complete Micro Spirit Removal in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia as part of Pacific Partnership 2025, May 14, 2025

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia – Commander, Task Group 73.6 (CTG 73.6), U.S. 7th Fleet's deployed salvage force, successfully completed the wreck-in-place and the at-sea disposal of an abandoned derelict vessel (ADV) in Yap, Federated States...

Resolution encourages cooperatives to address regional poverty

The United Nations declared 2025 to be the International Year of Cooperatives with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” The UN resolution highlights the lasting global impact of cooperatives and emphasizes that the cooperative model is a...

East Micronesia Cable System lands in Kosrae

Micronesia EMCS Kosrae is one of the four states that make up the FSM. The cable landing follows the successful delivery of EMCS's first cable landing station in Pohnpei in February. The project is a joint initiative of the Governments of FSM,...

DeVore: $5B construction, Camp Blaz, missile defense will stay priorities

Guam missile defense, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, and billions of dollars in construction and Typhoon Mawar recovery will stay at center stage through the next two years of military leadership on the island, outgoing Joint Region Marianas...

Construction begins for $39M Guam biosafety lab, to help respond better to public health crises

Construction of a nearly $39 million Guam Public Health Training and Biosafety Laboratory Facility, which would allow the island to better respond to public health emergencies, officially started with Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony. With...

Taitague presses military leaders for direct communication with the legislative branch

Sen. Telo Taitague confronted a Joint Region Marianas representative at last week's Pacific Island legislators meeting, demanding to know why the military briefs the governor's office but bypasses the legislature. The exchange happened during the...

East Micronesia Cable Lands in Kosrae

By Zachary Skidmore, Data Center Dynamics May 20, 2025 The East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS) has reached its second cable landing station in Kosrae, in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Kosrae is one of the four states that make up the...

Calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining mounts with China joining condemnation of Trump's order to bypass UN rules

Last week, Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lü Jin, and Nauruan president, David Adeang, met to discuss how to fast track seabed mining while they also condemned the Donald Trump administration for issuing an executive order, which will see the US...

Micronesia: Activists push for Chuuk islands' independence

The Chuuk islands — a seemingly idyllic spot in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Indonesia and north of Australia and Papua New Guinea — is one of the four states making up the Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation strategically aligned...

East Micronesia Cable System makes successful landing in Kosrae

The East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS) has reached its second cable landing station in Kosrae, in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Kosrae is one of the four states that make up the FSM. The cable landing follows the successful delivery...

Calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining mount with China joining condemnation of Trump's order to bypass UN rules

At the same time, Nauru is taking a controversial bet to work with China to potentially allow exploration of its seabed riches. Last week, Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lü Jin, and Nauruan president, David Adeang, met to discuss how to fast track...