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Mike-Ro Sports – VIDEO
CNMI Sports Hall of Famer and former Northern Marianas Athletics head Dr. Kurt Barnes will be launching a book tomorrow titled, Sports Legends of Micronesia which you can guess by the title chronicles the accomplishments of Micronesian athletes from the past half century. Two years in the making, “Sports Legends of Micronesia,” is the
Guam arrests wanted FSM national – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan On May 18, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers arrested a man from the Federated States of Micronesia upon his arrival to the Guam A.B Won Pat International Airport. 30-year old Faksen Sellem was arrested upon his arrival in Guam from the Federated States of Micronesia. The Superior Court of Guam
Guam sons killed in suicide attack – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan Two members of the Guam Army National Guard have been killed in Afghanistan, remains of one of the two soldiers have since arrived in Guam. On May 18, Guam Governor Eddie Calvo announced their passing as he placed the nation in a state of mourning. Specialist Dwayne W. Flores and Sergeant
Marshalls continue to struggle with prolonged dry weather – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan The Northern Marshall Islands is expected to battle the prolonged dry weather until July. Predicted rainfalls in July are expected to provide some relief to drought-affected areas, but experts say it could take a year for crops to fully recover. As the drought intensifies, UNICEF warned about possible outbreaks of sickness
Outrigger Hotels May Re-invest In Palau – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan One of the most largest hotel chains in the Pacific is considering re-investing in Palau. Outrigger Hotels expressed interest to return to Palau during a meeting with President Remengesau in Hawaii last week. At his weekly press conference on May 15, President Remengesau said he’s happy to know that Outrigger is seriously
FSM Named Top Water Utility Performer In The Pacific – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan Pohnpei Utilities Corporation has been rated by the 2012 edition of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Utilities Benchmarking Report as the Best Performing Pacific Water Utility of the Year. The report surveyed several utilities company in the Pacific region supplying water to over one million people. The Pacific Water and Wastes Association
Palau President: Minimum Wage Not Perfect – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. acknowledged during a recent press conference that the new minimum wage law is not perfect. The President expressed that it took over a decade to finally raise the country’s minimum wage, a benefit for Palau’s citizens. Although he was aware of the deficiencies of the bill, he
Water Borne Illnesses Increase In The Marshalls, Aid Provided To Drought Victims – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan Water borne illnesses have increased in drought stricken areas in the Marshall Islands after battling months of prolonged dry conditions. Children have been particularly affected by cases of diarrhea among other infections as a result of poor water quality. The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has joined the Marshall Islands in efforts
North Pacific Calls For Relevance In The Pacific Plan – VIDEO
By Rolynda Jonathan Calls for improvement and more focus on Smaller Islands States was echoed in the North Pacific as countries shared their thoughts and input during the Pacific Plan consultation phase. At their meeting with the Pacific Plan review team, the Federated States of Micronesia called for better regional cooperation, links to the South
Palau Remittance Tax Criticized, President Asked To Repeal Law – VIDEO
‘ The new remittance tax, which requires non-Palauans to pay 4% on money wired out of Palau, has been highly criticized. In a letter dated May 14th, Kaleb Udui Jr Palau’s Chamber of Commerce President asked President Remengesau to repeal the remittance law. Udui Jr. expressed his concern that not only does the new tax
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