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'Threat is existential': Guam joins national ‘No Kings’ protest
Pacific Daily News
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Residents join a nationwide "No Kings" rally held at the Micronesia Mall intersection in Dededo on June 14, 2025.Julianne Hernandez/Pacific Daily News Dozens of community members gathered Saturday at the Micronesia Mall intersection to join the...
Herzog welcomes new envoys from four nations
Jewish News Syndicate
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April 29, 2025
(April 29, 2025 / JNS) Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday received the diplomatic credentials of the new ambassadors of Cambodia, Fiji, Micronesia and Nauru during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. Welcoming the...
Pacific Islands need to boost women in jobs: World Bank
Taipei Times
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June 17, 2025
Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report yesterday, adding that closing the gender gap could boost economic growth. The World Bank...
As economic growth slows, Pacific Islands should boost women in jobs, says World Bank
WKZO - Michigan
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June 17, 2025
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost...
Operation New Life Center open, preparing for reunion 50 years after the Vietnam War
The Guam Daily Post
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The Operation New Life Center at Micronesia Mall officially opened on Tuesday with extended daily hours and enhanced exhibits, marking a significant milestone in commemorating Guam's pivotal role in resettling more than 110,000 Vietnamese refugees...
Ocean explorer connects Guam community to deep-sea wonders during museum event
The Guam Daily Post
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Amanda Dedicatoria described towering hydrothermal vents rising from the ocean floor like underwater skyscrapers. Just hours before hosting the Guam Museum’s second Ocean Nights event on June 27, the Guam-based science writer reflected on her...
Pacific airlines team up for pilot cadetships, four countries sign new trade and healthy food deal
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
The airlines said the programme would include “rigorous training, structured mentorship, and professional development to produce a pilot workforce trained to operate in complex and remote Pacific environments”. The two airlines said they would...
Exhibit center on end of Vietnam War 50 years ago extends operating hours, closes July 31
Pacific Daily News
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An exhibit center dedicated to the end of the Vietnam War 50 years ago and the greatest mass exodus of people in modern times called Operation New Life, now has extended operating hours. The Operation New Life Center, located in Concourse 1 of...
Sailing vessel coming to Maui to teach young women maritime and traditional navigation skills
Maui Now - Hawaii
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From top left: Wendell Martin, Kiana Rowles; middle row: Sway Silva, Aunofo Havea, Franny Durham, Sesario Sewralur, Jas Ikeda, ʻĀnela Gutierrez, John Stone, Matt Wickey; bottom row: Kumu Kapono Kamaunu leading protocols and ceremonies. (Courtesy:...
Mayor: Yona could be epicenter of CHamoru language revitalization
Pacific Daily News
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Master of CHamoru Dance Eileen Meno talks about how the dance delegation has been preparing to represent Guam at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture set to be held in Hawaii on June 6-16, 2024.Jerick Sablan/Pacific Daily News Yona Mayor...
Two Ships: What’s the Difference?
Island Times
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June 13, 2025
Dear Editor, 10 June 2025- This coming week-end, traditional leaders, community members, and youth will welcome the Alingano Maisu with a diverse crew back from its historic voyage from Palau to Taiwan. I wish to thank the Micronesian Voyaging...
Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement
AeroTime News
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July 3, 2025
South Pacific carriers Air Marshall Islands and Nauru Airlines have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) strengthening ties between the carriers, “to enhance regional aviation resilience, improve connectivity and service...
Survivor 48 Had One Of The Best Camp Social Scenes In The Show's History
TheThings
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May 3, 2025
When new fans who are figuring out which seasons to watch first think about going to play Survivor, they envision having an incredible experience. In fact, many fans would like to think they would play during one of the best seasons alongside...
Tastemaker Fashion: Santacruzan brings a vibrant display of pomp, pageantry, traditions
Pacific Daily News
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Women, men and children paraded in royal gowns and traditional Filipino attire, generally referred to as Filipiniana, at the center court of Micronesia Mall on May 24 for the festive Santacruzan. Santacruzan is a Philippine religious and cultural...
Exploration Mysteries: Nan Madol
Explorersweb
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June 11, 2025
It is the place “between the spaces” — a purgatory. At least, the locals on the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia seem to think so. For centuries, restless spirits of dead Pohnpeians have lingered here and vowed to harm any disrespectful visitors....
Prutehi Guåhan joins 'No Kings' movement, rally set for Saturday
Pacific Daily News
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The local group Prutehi Guåhan is inviting the community to join a rally set for Saturday as it joins the nationwide "No Kings" movement. The rally will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 14 at the Micronesia Mall intersection in Dededo. The “No Kings...
City launches funeral assistance program for COFA families
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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June 7, 2025
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2021 Nearly 900 empty chairs sit on front lawn of Central Union on All Souls Day to memorialize those in Hawaii who had died from COVID-19 on Nov. 1, 2021. The City and County of Honolulu on Tuesday launched a program to help the...
The tiny tropical US territory with one of the best beaches in the world
The Mirror US
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June 13, 2025
If you're looking for your next vacation destination, the tiny U.S.-owned island of Guam boasts the best beaches in the world, with crystal blue waters and a unique culture. Known as a "hidden gem" in the Pacific, the island nation of Guam is...
Cramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
Dr Yousuke Kaifu was working at an archaeological site on the Japanese islands of Okinawa when a question started to bubble in his mind. The pieces unearthed in the excavation, laid out before him, revealed evidence of humans living there 30,000...
LETTER: Why do our people leave?
Pacific Daily News
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Every time someone leaves Guam to find a better job, go to school, or chase opportunity somewhere else, this island gets a little quieter. A little emptier. You might not notice it right away—the beaches still sparkle, the sunsets still stop you...