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Americans trade snow for sand — and a second passport
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 15, 2025
United States buyers are heading to the Caribbean not only for a seasonal and enjoyable vacation but also to purchase properties. Americans’ purchase of properties on some islands has increased significantly. While making these purchases, the...
Pakistan establishes diplomatic ties with Federated States of Micronesia
Dawn
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August 15, 2025
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations to open up avenues for bilateral cooperation. The Federated States of Micronesia are an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean that joined...
Showcasing the ‘Hidden Treasures of the South Pacific’ to Australian travel trade
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 14, 2025
PTI Australia is supporting some of the Pacific’s most remote nations to strengthen their presence within the Australian travel trade through participation in the 2025 Treasures of the South Pacific (ToSP) Roadshow. By equipping travel agents with...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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Rethinking Solomon Islands security
Pacific News Service
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By Dr Transform Aqorau It has been an interesting couple of weeks for Solomon Islands, with stories of policing, weapons, replica weapons and a security agreement with China dominating the local and regional media. Let’s start with the issue of...
Micronesia Mall celebrates 37 years with event on Saturday
Pacific Daily News
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Micronesia Mall is inviting residents to celebrate its 37th anniversary on Saturday with free activities and special offers for those who come out. "This milestone is more than just another year, it’s a heartfelt thank you to their loyal...
Want To Fly On United Airlines’ Largest Aircraft? You’ll Have To Visit These 3 Hubs
Simple Flying
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August 18, 2025
Chicago-based United Airlines operates a fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft and currently has all its wide-body aircraft from American plane maker Boeing. With the biggest aircraft of all in the fleet, the Boeing 777-300ER. United operates 22 of...
Over 1,250 responses to financial survey
The Guam Daily Post
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The financial well-being survey conducted by ASC Trust collected more than 1,250 completed responses in Guam and Micronesia, according to a release from BG Investment Services, an ASC Trust company. The survey was distributed via email to ASC...
Micronesia leaders renew urgent call for ‘fast-acting cuts in short-lived super…
Pacific News Service
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Leaders from the Micronesia region meeting in Majuro in early July called climate change the “most significant threat” to the islands and renewed calls for urgent climate action. At the conclusion of the 27th Micronesian Island Forum meeting,...
Micronesia leaders renew call an urgent call for 'fast-acting cuts in short-lived super pollutants'
The Pacific Island Times
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July 26, 2025
Micronesian leaders, back row, joined with youth representatives from the Micronesia subregion to discuss youth concerns and issues as part of the bigger Forum agenda. Photo courtesy of the Marshall Islands President's Office. Majuro — Leaders...
Friends to all: What a friend wants, what a Pacific island country needs
The Strategist
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August 18, 2025
Patrol boats, infrastructure, training and other security supports given to Pacific island countries aren’t entirely gifts. The givers are hoping for something in return, even if they don’t say so. Many partners seek to provide support and...
Henry Puna wants another crack at Pacific Islands Forum top job
Pacific News Service
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The current Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) wants another term in the job. “I thought being Prime Minister of the Cook Islands for 10 years was the ultimate. But this is more demanding, and in many ways, more pleasurable and...
Women entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for the ElevateHer Pitch Program, win $5,000
The Guam Daily Post
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The ElevateHer Pitch Program is back with an opportunity that could help women entrepreneurs take their business ideas and growth to new heights with a chance to win funding, exposure and mentorship while also connecting with fellow entrepreneurs...
Monaco establishes diplomatic relations with the Federated States of Micronesia
Monaco Life
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August 1, 2025
Monaco has formalised diplomatic ties with the Federated States of Micronesia, marking the 163rd state with which the Principality has established official relations. On 17th July, the Permanent Representatives of both countries to the United...
US nonprofit drives educational progress in strategically situated Micronesia
Marianas Variety
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COLONIA, Yap (Habele) — In a quiet yet determined effort to expand educational opportunities in the Western Pacific, an American nonprofit is helping students from some of Micronesia’s most remote islands access the region’s top-performing private...
Yap defense projects form US power projection in Micronesia
The Pacific Island Times
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July 29, 2025
Yap International Airport/Photo courtesy of YIA The U.S. Department of Defense has released details of its proposed airport and seaport projects on Yap, which would facilitate military deployment and project power posture in the Federated States...
Yap defence projects form U.S power projection in Micronesia
Pacific News Service
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The U.S Department of Defence has released details of its proposed airport and seaport projects on Yap, which would facilitate military deployment and project power posture in the Federated States of Micronesia. While the defence plan does not...
Guam bases support services company contract continues
Marianas Business Journal
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DZSP 21 LLC was awarded a $115.95 million “cost-plus-award-fee modification to its previously awarded contract for base operations support services,” according to a July 30 release from the U.S. Department of Defense. This award brings the...
King-Hinds urges DOD to align Indo-Pacific strategy with economic opportunity in NMI
Marianas Variety
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Kimberlyn King-Hinds WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has called on the Department of Defense to ensure that its Indo-Pacific strategy reflects not only a security presence in the Northern Mariana Islands but also...
Start-up Micronesia 2025 celebrates innovation, collaboration
Pacific Daily News
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The Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network hosted Start-up Micronesia 2025, which brought together aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and business enthusiasts from across the region. From June 18 to 21, participants from Guam,...