Month: June 2013

U.S. Considers CNMI For Military Explosives Training – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=361] By Rolynda Jonathan The United States military is considering the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands for an explosive training site. Two areas in CNMI namely Tinian and Pagan are being explored as potential sites for live explosive training as part of the U.S.’ military build up in the Pacific. But oppositions on …

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Increased Aid To Bring Immediate Relief To The Marshalls Drought Disaster – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=360] By Rolynda Jonathan The Australian government has increased its assistance to the Marshall Islands as drought affected population’s battle with food supply problems in addition to persisting water issues. Following a second request for assistance, pill the Australian government provided $385,000 of funding assistance. Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite told …

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Threats Against Women in Prostitution and Human Trafficking Case – VIDEO

Three women who filed a labor complaint against Shangri-la Massage and Spa in December 2012 claiming they were forced into sex trade were allegedly threatened and harassed last weekend. The Filipina women were working at the Coffee Beanery in Palau as part of a work program while their case is being prosecuted.  Sources indicate a …

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Majuro Out Of Rice Amid Food Supply Issues In Drought Affected Islands – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=356] The Marshall Islands capital city of Majuro ran out of rice temporarily over the past week as relief donors rushed to purchase rice for the drought affected outer islands. Giff Johnson, illness Marshall Islands Journal Editor confirmed during an interview with Radio Australia that rice, ambulance the capital’s staple food did run out. …

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FSM Takes A Step Forward To Achieve Renewable Energy Goals – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=354] The Federated States of Micronesia is taking steps forward to achieve their renewable energy targets set for year 2020. Last week, sale Chuuk State hosted the State’s first energy summit where top government and non-government officials discussed energy security issues and different ways to support statewide electrification. The summit, treat which was sponsored …

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Palau Airways Fails To Pay Landing Fees In Taiwan – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=352] Palau Airways reportedly has not paid its aircraft landing fees owed to the Taiwan International Airport since suspended services in April this year. Taipei Times reports that both Palau Airways and Tonlesap Airlines, treatment which are run by the same management team, page have not paid their fees totaling nearly $100,000 US dollars. …

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