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In Pacific island societies, sharing isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s a moral obligation
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
Microwaves By Jack Niedenthal Majuro—In the island societies of the northern Pacific—namely the Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia—sharing is not merely a practice; it is a foundational element of our cultures, an...
Nauru signs two landmark agreements in Majuro
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Pictured at the signing, from left: Air Marshall Islands chief financial officer Roneel Sharma, Marshall Islands Transportation Minister Hilton Kendall, AMI chairman Bobby Muller, Nauru Airlines chairman Charleston Deiye, Nauru Airlines commercial...
Sinajana Pay-Less to temporarily close for renovation starting July 28
Pacific Daily News
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Pay-Less Markets said it will temporarily close its Sinajana location for renovations beginning Monday, July 28. The closure is part of a major upgrade aimed at modernizing the store and improving the community’s shopping experience, Pay-Less, a...
The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored
The Pacific Island Times
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July 6, 2025
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure Not for the first time, I was asked this past week where I lived before moving back to the mainland nearly two years ago. “Guam,” I replied. “And before that, Yap.” The common response is a blank stare, followed...
Research Matters: WERI’s role in safeguarding Guam’s water supply
Pacific Daily News
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When we fill up our 5-gallon water bottles at one of Guam’s many water stores, we rarely stop to think about what makes that water safe. Behind that assurance is the University of Guam’s Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 4: Tonga Take Both Titles
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Tonga came out of the break with unwavering confidence at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2. Every team came out of the break re-energised and prepared for high-octane matches. Many games came down...
Welcome, $100 please: The countries with the weirdest entry requirements
WAtoday
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July 3, 2025
Sign a climate pledge: Palau For understandable reasons, tiny island nations tend to take sustainability seriously. But in 2017, the Micronesian nation of Palau (population 18,000) took things one step further by requiring all international...
More than 78,000 in FSM to benefit from US$17.9m climate-health programme
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
With a land mass of only about 702 sq km but spread in more than 2,600,000 sq km area of water, FSM consists of four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. The total number of islands is more than 600. Photo: Whereig.com The Federated States of...
Commentary: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Ohio Star
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July 5, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others
The South Dakota Standard
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My notebook is filled with firsts. On one trip into a new camp, the plane I was on that was carrying food and aid workers was the first plane many Ethiopians covering a vast mountainous steppe had ever seen. The morning of our arrival an impromptu...
Breast Cancer In Hawaiʻi: Some Women Are Diagnosed Too Late
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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June 26, 2025
Micronesians are less likely to get mammograms than women overall in Hawaiʻi. Community advocates say public health officials need to break down barriers to early screening. Ermina George was lying on her stomach one evening last spring when she...
GTA's teen mentorship Glo and Connect workshop returns July 19, 20, seeks participants
Pacific Daily News
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Preparing for life beyond high school, seeking financial literacy, finding scholarships, or looking for mentorship? GTA has got the youth covered with the return of its Glo and Connect workshop series on July 19 and 20 at Crowne Plaza Resort Guam...
Health care slashed even for immigrants with legal status under massive Senate bill
The Columbian - Washington State
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Provisions in the new tax and spending bill passed by the U.S. Senate early Tuesday go even further than the House bill in removing health care and other benefits from immigrants with legal status. The House version of the massive tax and spending...
Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Gateway Pundit
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July 4, 2025
Credit: FOX Sunday Morning Futures screenshot A seabed mining agreement with the island nation of Nauru would reduce China’s influence while establishing America as an industry authority This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire. By...
Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest on July 4 at The Lime
Pacific Daily News
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Everyone’s invited to the “Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest,” a free and family-friendly event featuring music, local vendors, live art, and more at The Lime from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Guests will be treated to performances by Inetnon Gefpå’go, Teihini...
Air Marshall Islands And Nauru Airlines Collaborate To Support Regional Connectivity And Long-term Aviation Sustainability
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
Air Marshall Islands Inc (AMI) and Nauru Airlines (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening ties between the carriers, to enhance regional aviation resilience, improve connectivity and service quality, and strengthen technical...
NWS keeps an eye on 2 disturbances
Pacific Daily News
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The National Weather Service is keeping an eye on two disturbances in the region. A third one dissipated. NWS Guam, in its weekly weather outlook released on Tuesday, said it is watching Invest 98W, which is near the Philippines, and Invest 90W,...
Analysis: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers an Important Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Virginia Star
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July 4, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
Mapped: The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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July 5, 2025
The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Finland has the...
New law opens door to captive insurance firms in NMI
Marianas Variety
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Celina R. Babauta GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios has signed into law Senate Bill 24-9, allowing novel captive insurance companies to operate in the CNMI. Authored by Senator Celina R. Babauta, S.B. 24-9 is now Public Law 24-3. Also known as the...