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Peace Corps to prioritize education as the mission gears up for return to Palau
The Pacific Island Times
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September 25, 2024
Palau's Finance Minister Kaleb Udui and Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn sign a new memorandum of understanding to advance the country’s whole-of-government approach to education priorities. Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of Palau...
Navarro College trustee meeting talks student enhancement, Micronesian community
Corsicana Daily Sun - Texas
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The Navarro College Trustees held their Sept. 26 meeting in the Bulldog Boardroom, on Corsicana’s Navarro College campus. During the open forum, Delinquent Tax Attorney Ron Capehart presented the college with 10 checks totaling $49,314.66 for use...
Celebrating Japan at Micronesia Mall: From charity art to crafts fair, film showing
Pacific Daily News
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Experience Japan at Micronesia Mall with charity art, crafts fair, limited film showing through Studio Ghibli Fest 2024, and more. Charity art, craft market A group of about 40 students from Niigata College of Art and Design in Niigata, Japan will...
'Forget Me Not': Original Simon Sanchez High School film showing on Oct. 3 at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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After a tragedy unfolds over the summer, a high school is now left having to grieve its way back to normalcy. That is, until a familiar classmate, Damon, returns to school. Damon’s return rips off the Band-aid for many and forces his fellow...
JFK High School to promote 'Aniti' art exhibit at Micronesia Mall on Saturday
Pacific Daily News
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The Fine Arts Department of John F. Kennedy High School is promoting the Aniti the Gathering art exhibit, a vibrant display of creativity and cultural dialogue, to Micronesia Mall on Saturday, Sept. 21. It is an extension of the CAHA Art Gallery's...
Overworked & Underappreciated: With 46.7 Hours a Week, Is India’s Corporate Culture Compromising Employee Well-Being? Here's Its Global Ranking
Free Press Journal
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September 20, 2024
The recent death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant (CA) from Pune has sparked a concerning conversation about the work culture in India. Perayil was employed at one of the biggest professional services companies in the...
Visitor Arrivals Double, Yap Hosting Next Micronesia Expo, Coral Geographer Cruise Visit
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 27, 2024
(September 24, 2024: Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): Here’s some of the latest tourism news and happenings from Yap, a unique destination in the Federated States of Micronesia. Visitor Arrivals Double – Yap’s tourism sector continues to rebound...
Adventist Education Shines at the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee
Adventist Review
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August 28, 2024
The 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, United States, was a vibrant event, drawing approximately 33,000 Pathfinders, young and old, with a passion for learning, to the North American Division Office of Education’s...
2024 Top Companies in Micronesia
Guam Business Magazine
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September 17, 2024
Companies see bright spots peeking through a slowly recovering economy By Oyaol Ngirairikl In spite of concerns about still-recovering regional economies, a majority of companies participating in the 2024 Bank of Guam ASC Trust Top Companies of...
Pay-Less Markets names newly promoted employees, Micronesia Mall store manager
Pacific Daily News
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Pay-Less Markets Inc. has announced the promotions of Franklin Sablan as the new director of human resources and Jerick Calilung as the new procurement manager, as well as the appointment of Michael Hernandez as the new store manager for Pay-Less...
Best 2024 Products: Discover the Ultimate Must-Haves for Your Lifestyle
Hollywood Gazette
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September 18, 2024
6. OrthoSleeve AFO The OrthoSleeve AFO stands out as an impressive product that merges orthosis with compression therapy. This innovative approach not only provides support to the ankle but also delivers muscle compression, enhancing circulation...
Tebeio Tamton Is Working to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Rights in Kiribati
Pacific Islands Report
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September 4, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in The Husk and is republished with permission. In Kiribati, it’s a crime to engage in same-sex sexual activity. Tebeio Tamton, an I-Kiribati LGBTQ+ advocate, is part of a passionate group working to...
Church Revenue Statistics 2024 The Growth Of This Religious Charitable Institution
Hollywood Gazette
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September 4, 2024
Church Revenue Statistics 2024 The Growth Of This Religious Charitable Institution August 29, 2024 — Introduction In the realm of church revenue statistics, several compelling figures highlight the financial landscape of religious organizations in...
BWA, SPC seek input on gender equality issues
Pacific Daily News
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The Bureau of Women’s Affairs, with sponsorship from the Pacific Community (SPC), is hosting a Gender Equality Workshop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the large conference room at the Governor’s Complex at Adelup. This workshop is...
Minamborae Michael Karapen also known as Michael Mexico, the beacon and founding father of weightlifting in PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 5, 2025
By PISAI GUMAR It was a very historic day in the life of a young, stocky, and energetic Wabag man at Guam Naval Base, a US Territory, on 16th Sept 1975. A native Melanesian weightlifter, exhibiting bulging biceps among other Polynesian and...
PM Brown passes Smaller Island States chair to Micronesia
Cook Island News
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September 4, 2024
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown in Tonga. Prime Minister Mark Brown handed over the chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS) to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wesley Simina, last...
5,000-year tradition of healthy tooth removal offers insights into indigenous Taiwan
South China Morning Post
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August 31, 2024
“Our paper suggests that this practice spread with ancient Austronesian speakers as they migrated from Taiwan to [islands in] Southeast Asia. This is supported by allied evidence of the custom and their material culture and agricultural...
Food Stamps for Non-US Citizens: How can immigrants apply for food stamps?
MARCA
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August 15, 2024
Non-citizens of the United States can claim food stamps as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under certain conditions, so what are they and what do you need to know to get extra support? SNAP is a federal assistance program in...
Douglas Jones, S.J.,'10, Among Jesuits To Be Ordained June 14
University of Scranton - Pennsylvania
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On June 14, 2025, the USA East Province will ordain five Jesuits to the priesthood at St. Ignatius Church in Manhattan, according to JesuitsEast.com. One Jesuit will also be ordained in Yap, Micronesia on June 26. Among those being ordained in New...
Teacher Statistics By Education Level, Demographics, Country Wise Time Spend, Salary, Workload, Grade Level, Social Media, Shortage, Vacancy, Reason of Leaving Job and Technology Trends
Hollywood Gazette
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August 30, 2024
Teachers are an indispensable part of our society, facing numerous challenges worldwide. They play a crucial role in educating millions of children each year, from elementary education to higher degrees.In 2023, concerns have been raised about a...