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ASC Trust launches financial well-being study across Guam, Micronesia
The Guam Daily Post
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ASC Trust, in partnership with a nationally recognized expert in financial psychology and therapy from Texas Tech University, has launched a study to examine financial well-being across Guam and the Micronesian region. Beginning July 14, the...
Micronesian canoe has maiden voyage on the Foyle
BBC
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ShareSave Dr Melissa Taitano came to Londonderry with three other boat builders A canoe built using traditional Micronesian techniques has made its maiden voyage up the River Foyle. The 8ft (2.34m) canoe was made from a tree felled at the Brook...
Teams locked in for Mall Ball 3x3 Middle School Tournament
The Guam Daily Post
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Micronesia Mall, in partnership with Clutch Guam, announced that slots are officially locked in for the second tournament of the Mall Ball ’25: 3x3 Summer Circuit series - the Middle School Tournament - taking place Friday through Sunday at the...
Micronesian Island Forum or Second Island Chain Alliance?
The Pacific Island Times
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July 9, 2025
These Islands By Robert Underwood Pacific island nations and territories like to discuss the Blue Continent and give dramatic visions about a Pacific future based on island wisdom, traditions and connections. Despite the diversity of island forms,...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Micronesia Conservation Trust Signs Landmark MOU with TNC and Micronesian Leaders at 27th Micronesian Islands Forum
Tia Belau
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July 7, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment (MAFE) Minister Steven Victor signs MOU at the 27th Micronesian Islands Forum (Photo: Chewy… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
Letters to the Editor | July 17, 2025
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
Fist of fury! Runqi Zhou, who has been dubbed as the ‘Fist of Fury’, jetted into the country to face Junior Binnu Singh in the highly anticipated bout of the ZEG Kings Boxing Promotion this weekend. During his last visit to Fiji, Zhou did not have...
China's visa-free policy to extend to Micronesia amid expanding 'circle of friends'
Global Times
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Foreign tourists pose for photos at Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China on May 3, 2025. The Temple of Heaven became a popular tourist spot for foreign visitors during the Labor Day holiday. Photo: VCG China continues to expand its...
Pacific leaders address US deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Pacific Media Network
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The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from Kiribati, Nauru, the...
Micronesia Reaffirmed in Forum
Tavuli News
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July 5, 2025
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Baron Waqa, delivered a statement at the 27th Micronesian Islands Forum this week, reaffirming the region’s commitment to a united, resilient, and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. Speaking...
OPINION Tydingco: Micronesia must become a global destination to revitalize tourism
Pacific Daily News
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The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a devastating blow to the tourism industry in Micronesia, decimating visitor arrivals and crippling economies that rely heavily on this sector. Now, as the global travel industry regains momentum, Micronesia must...
Keeping the Sea Clean: Japanese Efforts to Recover Oil from Wartime Wreck in Chuuk, Micronesia
Nippon
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July 8, 2025
Japanese vessels sunk more than eight decades ago in Micronesia continue to pose an environmental threat in the waters off of Chuuk. Japanese and other specialists are working to capture and remove the polluting oil. Pristine Waters with a...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week aims to be ‘one step ahead’
Asia Pacific Report
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July 1, 2025
By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent in Majuro The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials meetings this week in Majuro, with the official opening for top leadership from the islands tomorrow...
Start small, start now: Time to attack the silent predator
Pacific Daily News
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In basketball, defense might win championships, but it’s the offense that ignites the crowd. That perfectly arced three-pointer that is all net, the explosive drive to the basket, the revered reverse layup that leaves defenders gasping. Those are...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
Marianas Variety
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Flags from most of the Micronesian islands participating in the regional summit this week fly outside the International Conference Center in Majuro on Monday. Photo by Giff Johnson MAJURO — The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials...
Pohnpei Legislature Honors IOM Disaster Response Work
News Ghana
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July 16, 2025
Pohnpei State Legislature has formally recognized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for its 15-year disaster resilience efforts across Micronesia. A June 3, 2025 resolution commended the agency’s emergency preparedness and...
Tackling Systemic Inequities in The Solomon Islands Healthcare System: The Race-Health-Governance Nexus
Pacific Islands Report
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July 16, 2025
The Solomon Islands are an archipelago in the Southwest Pacific, extending from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu. The country comprises nine provincial governments: Isabel, Guadalcanal, Temotu, Renbel, Central, Malaita, Western, Choiseul, and Makira....
The Federated States of Micronesia is tackling rising climate-related diseases with a major health resilience programme backed by the Green Climate Fund and SPC.
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Shiprwreck in Chuuk Lagoon As sea levels rise and storms intensify, communities across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are facing a surge in climate-sensitive diseases. From dengue fever to diarrhoea, illnesses once considered seasonal...
Taekwondo board breaking tournament on July 6 at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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Taekwondo is known for its fast jumping spinning kicks and this Sunday, martial arts fans will get a chance to witness athletes break boards using this technique, according to Guam Taekwondo Center founder and chief instructor Master Noly Caluag....
Kensington Hotel reopens with reduced manpower
Marianas Variety
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KENSINGTON Hotel Saipan reopened on July 7 with reduced manpower. In April, the hotel announced it would temporarily close from June 9 to July 6, 2025, for renovations. The renovations were not structural in nature, Variety learned. The hotel’s...