UN must adapt to Blue Pacific, not the other way around...

Pacific leaders took the 2050 Strategy to the UN, calling for climate justice, fair finance, and security defined by peace and solidarity. By Renate Rivers Pacific Island leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) 80th session...

Micronesia runs solar minigrid tender

A tender is open in Micronesia for the engineering, procurement and construction of hybrid solar minigrid systems at three villages on the Fefen Islands. The closing date for applications is October 27. September 17, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image:...

PNG Marks 50th Independence with Global Leaders, Cultural Pride and Economic Opportunities

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From...

Guam pushes economic diversification through defense partnerships at forum

Guam leaders unveiled ambitious plans to transform the island's economy beyond its traditional reliance on defense spending, showcasing new manufacturing initiatives and workforce development programs during the second and final day of the...

Using Art To Uplift Kalihi, And Every Hawaiʻi Neighborhood

An appreciation of the Hawaii Walls exhibit at Farrington High School. I am a former art teacher. Over the past 30 years, I have worked alongside high school students to do installations and murals in Mānoa, Waimānalo, Waiʻanae, and Kalihi. Public...

10 countries and territories where the US dollar is the official currency

Did you know that the influence of the US dollar stretches far beyond America’s borders. Not only is it the official currency of the United States, it is also one of the world’s strongest and most trusted forms of money. Governments across the...

Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025

PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...

Hilton Announces Partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will continue to...

Micronesian soldiers in the time of uncertain promises

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure For decades, young men and women from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have worn U.S. military uniforms at strikingly high rates. Under the Compacts of Free Association, these...

Pacific Island Forum leaders brief bank on vision

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been briefed by Pacific Islands Forum leaders about the need for a shared vision of development for the region. ADB president Masato Kanda outlined in turn outlined to them key changes in how ADB partners with...

Deterrence, Trade, and Vulnerability: Re-imagining America’s Port-Led Architecture in the Trump Era

Introduction Ports are vital to both the economic vitality and national security of states. As critical gateways of entry, they have long been vulnerable to threats such as trafficking, smuggling, and terrorism—and increasingly in the current era,...

EUCON strengthens partnership with Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia to drive NMI’s economic future

Christopher Schlarman, chief lending officer of the Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia; Roberta F. Garachbar, chief executive officer of BFSM; and Dr. Christian Wei, president of EUCON. EUCON photo EUCON International University has...

New startups are thriving on Guam but some business institutions are closing amid economic pressures

SKN Beauty Boutique is among the new businesses that opened at Micronesia Mall this year. Photo courtesy of Micornesia Mall In the Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Business License Branch, hopeful prospective entrepreneurs queue with...

What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?

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Construction delays in Nauru push Micronesian Games to January 2028

Micronesian Games 2024. (file image) Photo: Hilary Hosia The Micronesia Games, initially set for 2026 in Nauru, have been moved to January 2028. This was approved at the Micronesian Games Council (MGC) annual general meeting in Nauru on Sunday....

The MAGA presence in Pacific island region is not about political progress or economic development

These Islands By Robert Underwood The whole essence of Making America Great Again is to look backward to a previous time and imagine that you can return to those glory days. It is about repetition. Moreover, it is a feeling, not a policy. It is a...

Nauru charts bold path toward 2028 Micronesia Games

Micronesian Games Council officials and members pose for a photo with Nauru government and sports officials during a meeting to discuss the 2028 Micronesian Games. Contributed photo YAREN, Nauru — On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, the Republic of Nauru...

$177 per eligible student: Summer EBT 2025 card distribution begins this Friday at Micronesia Mall

The distribution of cards for the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which provides each eligible student a one-time benefit of $177, will begin on Sept. 12 and end on Sept. 21 at Micronesia Mall. Department of Public Health and...

Indignity Image Roundup: The Word Is "Test"

BUSINESS DEP'T. Pencils Down! GOOD AFTERNOON! The weather may still call for shorts, but Indignity has settled into our autumn routine. Even the latest-starting educational institutions have left vacation long behind; the teachers among us are...

How to get certified for scuba diving on Guam

The island of Guam is unique for its cultural, historical, and ecological features. Located in the Pacific Ocean and neighboring the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam is famous for its warm, crystal-clear, waters which are perfect for an array of...