By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Micronesian Shipping Commission (MSC) and the Association of Terminal Operators and Stevedoring Companies of Micronesia (ATOSSCOM) concluded their joint annual meeting in Palau last week, celebrating five decades of maritime cooperation and honoring the late President Obakelchol Kuniwo Nakamura, one of ATOSSCOM’s founding fathers. Held from October 13 […]
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Micronesian nations agree to a regional ocean planning
Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands have agreed to be part of a commitment to use Marine Spatial Planning to achieve 100% management of the ocean. “The marine spatial planning will occur in individual jurisdictions but we work together to meet and define regional goals,” reported MAFE Minister […]
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FSM extends aid to Micronesians stranded in Guam, Hawaii
POHNPEI, 21 MAY 2020 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Federated States of Micronesia President David Panuelo today announced his goverment is providing financial support in the amount of US$300,000 for FSM citizens who are stranded in Guam and Hawaii while in transit on their way back home. “Our citizens are our obligation, and we are united […]
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Micronesia mourns the passing of Chuuk chief justice
POHNPEI, 11 MAY 2020 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — Camillo Noket, chief justice of the Chuuk Supreme Court and former president of the Pacific Judicial Council, passed away on Monday, 04 May. “It is with great sadness to have learned of the untimely passing of Chief Justice Camillo Noket,” said CNMI Rep. Ivan Blanco who has familial […]
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Death on the high seas; the mysterious death of a humble fishing observer
POHNPEI, 13 APRIL 2020 (SUNDAY STAR TIMES/STUFF NZ) —On a sweltering but calm afternoon, EritaraAatiKaierua left the island of Pohnpei, Micronesia on his final journey. Aboard a rusting Taiwanese fishing vessel he sailed south-east, leaving behind mangrove swamps on the shore line, and passing low coral atolls, beyond the breakwater before reaching the deep-blue of […]
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Winning team announced for Micronesia’s first-ever Startup Weekend
Team to receive $5,000 seed funding to carry out business pitch A team of budding entrepreneurs from Pohnpei with their business pitch Drop & Drop has been announced the overall winner of this year’s Startup Weekend Micronesia, a three-day entrepreneurial event associated with Google Techstars Startup Weekend. Organized by Professional Master of Business Administration students […]