This year PMA celebrates 50 years of service in Micronesia with Headquarters in Guam and mission stations in Pohnpei, Yap, Palau and the Philippines. “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness.” Ps. 115:1 In January 1956, Rev. Edmund Kalau and […]
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PICRC welcomes Rebluud as new communications and Outreach Officer
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) is pleased to welcome Nolan Rebluud as its new Communications and Outreach Officer. Nolan most recently served as Project Assistant for the PICRC-JICA Coastal Project, which concluded in February 2025. His seamless transition into this new role reflects his strong commitment and deep familiarity with PICRC’s mission and […]
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The search for heat-resilient corals moves forward in the Marshall Islands
In April, partners in the Scaling up identification, protection, and local management of coral reefs resistant to future climate stress project gathered in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), to continue ongoing efforts to identify heat resilient corals in Micronesia, to benefit future coral restoration efforts. The project, led by The Nature Conservancy in partnership […]
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Transnational crime expert on emerging Pacific meth trends
By Barbara Dreaver, Pacific Correspondent AUCKLAND (TVNZ ONE NEWS)—A transnational crime expert is warning of alarming methamphetamine trends emerging across the Pacific. Associate Professor Jose Sousa-Santos from Canterbury University’s Pacific Regional Security Hub said a recent 4.8kg meth bust in Fiji showed how non-traditional criminal syndicates were now able to operate in the region. Several […]
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Japan says China is ‘expanding’ military presence in Pacific after aircraft carriers spotted in economic zone
In short: (ABC-Australia) Two Chinese navy ships have been spotted operating in the Pacific for the first time. Beijing says the exercise is “routine training”. What’s next? Japan says it is closely monitoring the activity. Japanese authorities say they have spotted two Chinese aircraft carriers operating in the Pacific for the first time, with Tokyo […]
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Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles in dramatic restructuring
WASHINGTON (THE GUARDIAN) — The Trump administration will eliminate all USAID (United States Agency for International Development) overseas positions worldwide by 30 September in a dramatic restructuring of remaining U.S foreign aid operations. In a Tuesday state department cable obtained by the Guardian, secretary of state Marco Rubio ordered the abolishment of the agency’s entire […]