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date: 2023-11-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Oshiro dedicated his life’s career to social work and focused on helping meet people’s basic needs to enhance their well-being.
The post UH alumnus Masaru Oshiro named Social Work Pioneer® first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/17/oshiro-named-social-work-pioneer/
date: 2023-11-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
UH Mānoa has forged a new partnership with Propeller Ventures to build on initiatives to accelerate climate solutions.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/17/uh-partnership-propeller/
date: 2023-11-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Ramirez’s grandmother and mother made chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish, for him and his siblings/
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date: 2023-11-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
UH West Oʻahu students connect with local businesses and alumni in hopes of internships and to guide their path after college.
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date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
A man accused of being involved in the death of Jason Susuico will go to trial in January.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
Sanctuary Inc. of Guam, as a nonprofit organization, will no longer be “a player out there,” according to Theresa Arriola, director of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and a former executive director at Sanctuary.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
Roughly 500 Guam residents are still in need of Emergency Rental Assistance as a result of hardship experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and homeowners will soon be able to apply for continued aid under the Homeowners Assistance Fund.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
The number of apprentices enrolled in the Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program has grown in the last six fiscal years, from 229 registered apprentices in fiscal year 2018 to 433 in fiscal 2023, the administration announced in a press release.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
Andersen Air Force Base, home to the Pacific Regional Training Center, continues to operate the Commando Warrior sustainment training through members of the 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior Flight, the Air Force announced in a press release. The sustainment…
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
A three-car collision Thursday evening in Mangilao was the result of a car encroaching into the oncoming lane, according to police.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
Police are looking for a 64-year-old man to question in connection to offenses related to criminal sexual conduct.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
Triple J Auto Group recently announced in a news release that its 5K and 10K Bubble Color Run is scheduled for Saturday, starting at the dealership’s main location in Upper Tumon in front of Kmart.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
A tropical disturbance in the region could possibly develop into a tropical depression by the time it passes near Guam on Saturday.
date: 2023-11-17, from: The Guam Daily Post
The upcoming Beyond the Reef Volume 2 Music Festival will bring island vibes this weekend, with food trucks, food vendors and talented singers from Guam and across the Pacific.
date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Focuses on development sustainability, community-focused growth Palau’s Economic Symposium was successfully rebranded this year as the Development Symposium, focusing on sustainable development and community-focused growth. “Our theme reflects our expanded focus. We are not just talking about economic growth. We are exploring energy, tourism, education, technological innovations, and social initiatives …all crucial drivers of our […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Awaiting extradition to Australia An Australian fugitive, sought in Australia on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to murder, was arrested in Palau on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, through collaborative work between the South Australian Police criminal investigation unit, Australian Federal Police, and Palau law enforcement. The accused, Ms. Lisa Lines, a 43-year-old woman, is […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Palau Trial Court declared defendants Kione Isechal as Iechadribukel and Naomi Mobel as Bechekeldil of Ngeribukel Clan of Ngerbeched, Koror, Palau. The Court order also states that they are strong members of Ngeribukel clan “and as such, have authority or power over the lands, traditional titles, and affairs of Ngeribukel Clan.” Another long-running case of […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Alii Palau Airlines, the new locally incorporated airline company, will arrive on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, adding new routes and more flights to Palau. “The flight routes will open Singapore, India, and Bhutan to us, expressed Minister Ngirai Tmetuchl of the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development. He added that it will […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Governor Simer remains unopposed Unofficial results of the 13th Aimeliik State Government General Election held on November 14, 2023, revealed the lowest voter turnout in its general election history, with only 35% total voter turnout. Out of the total 850 registered voters, only 300 votes were cast. If 81 expected absentee ballots are received in […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
In celebration of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary’s (PNMS) 8th Anniversary, the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) launched a call to all students from Kindergarten to PCC to submit a 2–3-minute film on what the ocean means to them and tying it to the importance of the PNMS. There were four (4) categories: K-4th […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Staffs of Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment (MAFE), and Airai State PAN Office attended the mangrove training in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. This training was organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as part of a three-year joint coastal ecosystem management project of JICA and PICRC. The training […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Since July, a team of Palau-based OneReef Micronesia members and trained conservation officers from partner communities conducted a series of marine imaging missions in Yap state, FSM and Ngardmau State, Palau. Two missions took place in Yap: the first in Ngulu Atoll evaluating 12 sites, followed by another covering 13 sites around Yap proper. All […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on November 13, 2023, to mark the successful completion of the Fishers Learning Center located at Ngetmeduch Park, Koror. The Center- a product of the public-private partnership between Uchul A Chei Fishers (UACF), Koror State Government (KSG) and OneReef Micronesia (OneReef) established early this year- is an alternative learning […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
On Thursday, the 9th of November 2023, a workshop was held at Palau Coral Reef International Center (PICRC) bringing together the working hands of the Palau Protected Area Network (PAN) and its conservation partner agencies. The purpose of the workshop was to provide an overview of the Pacific Biodiversity and Sustainable LandSeascapes (Pacific BioScapes) Program […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
The Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF) Programme Joint Oversight Mission team has expressed its admiration for Palau’s unwavering commitment to education excellence, citing the nation’s proactive approaches to implementing PacREF activities to complement its own national efforts in striving to achieve its national education targets. During a recent four-day Joint Oversight Mission (JOM) to Palau, […]
The post PacREF lauds Palau’s Educational Progress Setting the Bar for Regional Progress appeared first on Island Times.
date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Koror, Palau – ON October 30, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer announced USAID’s support to three civil society organizations in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) as part of its Pacific People Advancing Change program. Through funding and technical assistance, USAID aims to bolster these local organizations to […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
On November 3-6, 2023, Taiwan hosted the 2023 Taipei International Travel Fair held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. In total, the event welcomed 344,475 attendees, marking a 76.3% growth from last year’s 195,366 attendees. The Palau delegation consisted of Jennifer Olegeriil-Orrukem, Vice Chairwoman of the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) Board, Sharrise Ngiraked, Manager of the […]
The post Palau sweeps the Best Performance Award for the fourth consecutive time at this year’s Taipei International Travel Fair appeared first on Island Times.
date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Palau Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) alongside Governor Henaro Polloi will be holding a Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at Melekeok State on November 17, 2023; starting at 9am we will be at the beach summer house across the State office, and we will hold our services till 2pm. This clinic is made possible with a grant from […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
Love requires hard work that shed blood, sweat and tears so you may want to salvage the precious jewels lost after the shipwreck. If you were created in the image of God you were born of love with incredible gifts and talents that came with the whole package. Healing is finding your meaning. Always remember […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
WELLINGTON (OXFAM) — Oxfam welcomes the Pacific Island Forum’s acknowledgement that the response to the climate crisismust involve a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels, but notes this acknowledgement falls short of Pacific civil society demands for the statement to go further and call for an end to all production of fossil fuels […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
NAIROBI (SPREP) — Twenty-three million tonnes of plastic are released to the environment every year and half of it ends up in the Pacific Ocean every time. This number is expected to double by 2030 under a business-as-usual scenario. With this in mind, 14 Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are in Nairobi, Kenya, reiterating […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
SUVA (USAID) — Energy sector leaders and stakeholders from more than ten Pacific Island countries have come together today to collaborate on project ideas and action plans that will help accelerate the transition to clean and resilient energy in the region. The two-day regional workshop on Accelerating Clean Energy Transitions and Resilience in Pacific Island […]
The post USAID Supports Pacific Energy Stakeholders to Accelerate Transition Towards a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific appeared first on Island Times.
date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
By COLLEEN LONG and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fresh off his meeting with the leader of China, President Joe Biden on Thursday will address CEOs grappling with the risks to their businesses from world crises and spend time trying to persuade other Indo-Pacific leaders that the U.S. is committed to nurturing economic […]
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date: 2023-11-17, from: Island Times
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares have retreated after Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before, while U.S. futures and oil prices were lower. Any lift in sentiment from a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping appeared to fade after […]
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date: 2023-11-17, updated: 2023-11-17, from: Marianas Variety
HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center was awarded the Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs, or SPF-Rx, grant, the agency announced in a press release. GBHWC will get $2.5 million in funding, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to address prescription medication misuse in the country through a strategic prevention framework, GBHWC said in the release.
date: 2023-11-17, from: Pacific Island Times
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan While signing the energy credit extension into law, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero reprimanded the legislature for making…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-governor-lectures-legislature-on-financial-prudence
date: 2023-11-17, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Department of Education’s expenditures jumped by $36.4 million, from $346.7 million in 2021…
date: 2023-11-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Among the executive director’s duties is developing the Culinary Institute of the Pacific’s new restaurant on Diamond Head.
The post Chef Roy Yamaguchi selected as Culinary Institute of the Pacific executive director first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/16/new-culinary-institute-of-the-pacific-executive-director/
date: 2023-11-17, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Craig Santos Perez’ book was one of 10 finalists in the running for the 2023 National Book Award for Poetry.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/16/perez-indigenous-poetry-book-award/
date: 2023-11-17, from: Pacific Island Times
As a community member dedicated to water safety, I respectfully call for collaborative action to strengthen protections for our island’s…
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date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
UH Mānoa students, faculty and staff led the students through different hands-on activities.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Lassner discussed that UH leadership is engaging with a third party to help evaluate the structure of the 10-campus system.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
“I am proud that our campuses have not been roiled by the kinds of physical violence and injury taking place at many other great universities around the world.”
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date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
A total of 110 students from 13 high schools statewide participated in hands-on training and disaster preparedness discussions.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Marshal Islands Journal
Journal 11/21/1986 P1 Small budget, big payoffIt’s underfunded, understaffed and lacks adequate space for the job at hand, but that isn’t slowing down a major program of Marshalls Community Action Agency/Youth Options. For many Marshallese youth, their shot at continuing formal education ended when school began in September. More than 50 percent of eighth grade […]
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date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
There are 48,933 credit student enrollments at UH campuses, 560 more than a year ago.
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date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
THE Legislative Bureau’s sergeant-at-arms, Pete Towai, will deliver a subpoena duces tecum today, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, to former Finance Secretary David DLG Atalig, former Department of Commerce-Economic Development Director Jesus Taisague, and Building Optimism, Opportunities and Stability Together contractors Robert Travilla, Salina Sapp and Shane Villanueva.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
ON Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a clinic service for pets on Rota will be conducted by the Saipan Humane Society in collaboration with the office of Rep. Julie A. Ogo, the Rota Mayor’s Office, the 19th Rota Municipal Council Office, and the Rota Department of Lands & Natural Resources-Fish & Wildlife Division.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
(NMC) — As part of the effort to recognize the vital role that registered apprenticeships play in providing opportunities to the people of the CNMI by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to good, quality jobs and well-paying careers, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios proclaimed the week of Nov. 13-19, 2023, as National Apprenticeship Week.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
TAMUNING, Guam — Docomo Pacific, the regional leader in innovation, telecommunications, & entertainment, sponsors the 42nd Annual Japan Autumn Festival on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at the Joseph Flores Beach Park (formerly Ypao Beach Park).
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
WISHES will come true when Mount Carmel School’s Theatre Club proudly presents its next theatrical production, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, at the school’s historic stage. Based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation, the show marks the club’s 57th production since the club was founded in 1996. Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
PACIFICA Insurance Underwriters Inc. concluded its 10th Annual Pacifica Art Contest or PAC on Monday, Oct.16 with a total of 191 art entries.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
ATTORNEY General Edward Manibusan told Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho that under the Commonwealth Constitution, the Office of the Attorney General does not provide legal representation to the mayors or agencies of municipalities.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
THE Department of Public Safety has identified possible suspects in the recent break-ins at Da’ok Academy and Koblerville Elementary School, DPS public information officer Sergeant Fred Sato said.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
(COTA) — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, under the Office of the Governor, is set to make history with the launch of its first-ever dual-directional bus route, the Blue Line, by Transit CNMI. Saipan’s groundbreaking public transportation launches Friday, Nov. 24, and will make the island more accessible, connected, and environmentally conscious.
date: 2023-11-16, updated: 2023-11-16, from: Marianas Variety
SANTA RITA, Guam (U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam) — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew successfully completed a multifaceted patrol from Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2023, underscoring the Service’s unwavering commitment to the community and partners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
date: 2023-11-16, from: Hawai’i Pacific Review (HPU Literary Magazine)
by Melissent Zumwalt The prompt from writing class last week was, “Summertime—wishful thinking—the summers of youth and their unparalleled magic:” an exercise intended to be fun, upbeat. Good Lord! I’d thought, was I the only one without a fondness for … Continue reading
https://hawaiipacificreview.org/2023/11/16/variations-on-summer/
date: 2023-11-16, from: Marshal Islands Journal
CMI student and video editing whiz Pijja Matuato never fails to enthrall Majuro with his deft shooting and filmmaking. He told the Journal his schedule is flooded with school basketball video introductions and candidate campaign speeches. He’s shown here filming the MIHS girls’ basketball team, who were getting ready to face Majuro Co-op High School […]
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date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
SAIPAN - At a civics workshop organized by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council on Wednesday, former Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Juan N. Babauta answered questions regarding using Section 902 of the Covenant as a mechanism for the…
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
SAIPAN - The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate on Monday adopted Senate Joint Resolution 23-6, which approves the hiring of an additional staff member for the CNMI Department of Labor administrative hearing office.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
SAIPAN - The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Works did not receive $1 million in construction security deposit from Imperial Pacific International, DPW Secretary Ray N. Yumul said.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center was awarded the Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs, or SPF-Rx, grant, the agency announced in a press release. GBHWC will get $2.5 million in funding, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
Additional funding, along with workforce development and training, appear to be some of the key factors to bolstering cybersecurity capacity on Guam, according to discussions Tuesday at a legislative roundtable hearing on cybersecurity within the government of Guam.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
A woman pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of her 1-year-old child earlier this month.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
Leilani Lujan has become the first woman of CHamoru descent to serve as the federal public defender.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
A man was accused of robbing a woman of six dollars in cash.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
A 67-year-old woman who died Wednesday is believed to have been shot by a man in Toto. The suspect was later found dead at the Harvest Christian Academy soccer field.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
A man was charged in connection to throwing a knife at a woman more than two years ago.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
A man was charged in connection to crashing a car into a utility pole, which resulted in his passenger being injured.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
The Port Authority of Guam board of directors has been left one member shy of being able to make quorum, as eight lawmakers decided against passing the nomination for Judith Guthertz to continue serving as a director.
date: 2023-11-16, from: The Guam Daily Post
Guam Fire Department units responded to a major crash along Route 10 near Uncle Cho’s Mart in Mangilao at around 5:43 p.m. Thursday.
date: 2023-11-16, from: Marshal Islands Journal
Majuro Chamber of Commerce achieved a membership milestone this year, with 91 businesses and individuals joining since the beginning of 2023. The surge in membership is a testament to the growing enthusiasm within the private sector, reflecting a collective understanding that fostering the development of the private sector is integral to securing a stable and […]
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff For decades, jobs for skilled professions on Guam have been sitting empty due to a perennial labor…
date: 2023-11-16, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Apia—Pacific island nations have sealed a comprehensive trade partnership with the European Union…
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Chaminade Silversword (Chaminade Univ. student newspaper)
On Thursday, students at Chaminade were given 15 beans at the start of class to learn financial literacy and the importance of budgeting. On a worksheet, they had to use beans wisely to provide for all their “needs” and chosen “wants.” As soon as the students used all 15 beans, they found out that they…
date: 2023-11-16, from: Marshal Islands Journal
HILARY HOSIA Christopher Jorebon Loeak was officially crowned paramount chief following his coronation ceremony at the United Church of Christ last Saturday. Hundreds in attendance and thousands more via the National Telecommunication Authority livestream witnessed Loeak being ordained on the alter by UCC Reverend Herbert Langijota. Reverend Langijota presented a Bible and Hymn to Loeak […]
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
Team Palau’23 gathered with Palau leaders to recieve blessings and best wishes By Kambes Kesolei A total of 94 athletes… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
Interest in state elections low Recent state elections show lack of people’s interest in state legislative seats as indicated in… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
The Koror traditional chiefs – Ngarameketii and Rubekul Kldeu – as House of Traditional Leaders(HOTL) led by High Chief Ibedul… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
A Palauan teenager in Texas, USA, has been awarded the Junior Golfer of the Year according to the November 1,… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
On November 3-6, 2023, Taiwan hosted the 2023 Taipei International Travel Fair held atTaipei Nangang Exhibition Center. In total, the… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
Koror, Palau – ON October 30, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer announced USAID’s… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
The Western Society of Naturalists is the oldest professional marine biological society in western North America.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/15/mark-hixon-lifetime-achievement-award/
date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
By Kambes Kesolei Japan Airlines will resume its chartered flights to Palau starting March 2024. The airline will initially operate… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on November 13, 2023, to mark the successful completion of the FishersLearning Center located… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
On Thursday, the 9th of November 2023, a workshop was held at Palau Coral Reef International Center (PICRC) bringing together… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
Librarians from across the Pacific are in Palau this week for the 32nd annual Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives,… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-16, from: Pacific Island Forum
16th November 2023, Apia, Samoa– Leaders across Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific were in Apia this week to seal a historic multilateral development and trade partnership […]
date: 2023-11-16, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Microbubbles were used to deliver CRISPR tools to the liver to inhibit a gene that increases cardiovascular risk.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/15/microbubble-gene-therapy/
date: 2023-11-15, from: HIKI NŌ ON PBS HAWAIʻI
On this special episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi, find out which schools produced the winning entries of the HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi 2023 Fall Challenge, with host Sloan Billingsley, a junior at Campbell High School. A day before the storytelling contest began, on Oct. 18, 2023, dozens of students and their teachers […]
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date: 2023-11-15, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff A new Veterans Affairs Clinic will soon open at the Medical Arts Center, promising to be a…
date: 2023-11-15, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Medical Association has declined Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s invitation to an upcoming…
date: 2023-11-15, from: Marshal Islands Journal
A class at the College of the Marshall Islands has been in action to promote voting awareness and encourage students to vote in Monday’s national election. As part of their class project, about 30 students from CMI 101 sections two and three last week created posters, charts, surveys, and flyers with election-related content and posted […]
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date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Please plan accordingly for parking and traffic in the area.
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date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Ethical inclusion of Indigenous communities in microbiome research can provide benefits for all populations and reinforce mutually beneficial partnerships.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/15/inclusive-microbiome-research/
date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
This week’s image is from UH Hilo’s Jim Mellon.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/15/uh-news-image-of-the-week-palau/
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
Just because the Civil Service Commission lacks funding does not mean it can “abdicate” its responsibility to hear the complaints of aggrieved government employees, Deputy Attorney General Lilian A. Tenorio told the commission’s chairman, Raymond M. Muna.
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
Sergio Mangarero Rangamar has requested Superior Court Associate Judge Teresa Kim-Tenorio to recuse and disqualify herself from his case because one of the material witnesses is a Drug Court Program participant.
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
The Saipan Humane Society informed the Rotary Club of Saipan on Tuesday about the challenges of providing healthcare to island pets with a staff of only four people.
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Guåhan announced the awardees of its 2023 Community Grant Cycle. This year’s grants will empower nonprofit organizations to deliver outstanding humanities programs that promote and foster cultural enrichment, community engagement,…
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
A full-scale disaster exercise at the airport involved simulating an aircraft hijacking and subsequent crash.
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
Two men suspected in a criminal sexual conduct case in August pleaded not guilty to their charges.
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
Governor, GMA president trade
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
The chief deputy attorney general said he did not intend to threaten or hurt the Guam Bar president or board of governors when he said he “wanted to smash the faces of the powers that be.”
date: 2023-11-15, from: Pacific Island Forum
Pacific Statement on Signing of the New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement Signing (Samoa Agreement) Delivered by Honorable Jelta Wong, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources -Papua New […]
date: 2023-11-15, from: The Guam Daily Post
Police are investigating reports of two separate shootings in Toto earlier this afternoon.
date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Preserving the knowledge of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners lies at the heart of this course and program.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/native-hawaiian-culture-course/
date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Kani—To sound, to cry out, to roar.
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date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
The early findings have led the experts to suggest that halophilic (thriving in salt conditions) prokaryotes, also known as archaea and bacteria, were likely the cause of the brightly colored water.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/pink-maui-water-likely-caused-by-bacteria/
date: 2023-11-15, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
The sci-art exhibit will close on November 24 and host a screening along with a talk story.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/hawaii-sea-grant-sci-art-exhibition/
date: 2023-11-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Mai Nā Kūpuna Mai, From the Ancestors will be showcased at the Art Gallery from November 19 to February 2024.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/kanaka-oiwi-exhibit-artists/
date: 2023-11-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Tali Hakas earns her first Big West weekly honors as a freshman pin-hitter.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/land-hakas-big-west-weekly-honors/
date: 2023-11-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
UH Maui College alumna Alejandra Ramirez helps immigrants on campus and off.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/daughter-immigrants-maui-relief/
date: 2023-11-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
UH’s victory over Air Force earned Peter Manuma Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week for his outstanding performance.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/manuma-bw-defensive-player/
date: 2023-11-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
These are among the findings of the U.S. National Climate Assessment, released by the Biden Administration which involved five UH Mānoa researchers.
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https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/national-climate-assessment/
date: 2023-11-14, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Conducting geologic investigations prior to launch and arrival of space exploration missions, helps identify interesting locations for lander exploration.
The post Supporting the search for alien life by exploring geologic faulting on icy moons first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/14/geologic-faulting-icy-moons/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Chaminade Silversword (Chaminade Univ. student newspaper)
The Chaminade Student Government Association (CSGA) has been around since the late 1990s and has gone through many changes. This semester is no different, with a new structure in place and new faces in the association. CSGA serves as the voice for students on campus. The association goes over student concerns and is the connecting…
https://thesilversword.com/news/2023/11/14/new-changes-come-to-csga/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
Minister of State Gustap Aitaro pictured in place of President Whipps who left earlier. (Photo credit: Lisa Williams-Lahari at Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat)
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https://islandtimes.org/52nd-pacific-islands-forum-leaders-retreat-at-aitutaki-cook-islands/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
A study conducted in 2021 by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), requested by the Palau HealthCare Fund to determine the feasibility of Palau Health Care Insurance coverage of hemodialysis treatment, revealed that 22% or (3,015) of Palau’s adult population have diabetes. Of the 3,105, 34% or 1,025 are diagnosed, while 66% […]
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date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
(Cook Islands) The Office of the Oceans Commissioner (OPOC) announced the commitment of the European Union and Spain to support OPOC’s mandate to provide coordinated support of the Pacific Islands Forum members’ implementation of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement.The European Union and Spain, through the Team Europe mechanism, will fund a position within OPOC […]
The post EU and SPAIN support OPOCefforts on BBNJ implementation appeared first on Island Times.
https://islandtimes.org/eu-and-spain-support-opocefforts-on-bbnj-implementation/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
Angaur Governor Steven Salii and legal counsel Brien Sers Nicholas, representing the Angaur government, filed a motion claiming, among other allegations, that President Surangel Whipps Jr. does not have the authority to appoint Minister Charles Obichang as an applicant in the EQPB permit on TACMOR (Tactical Multi-Mission Over the Horizon Radar) project in Angaur and […]
The post Angaur claims Whipps’ designating Obichang as applicant in TACMOR EQPB application illegal; Seeks hearing with court and sanction against government counsel appeared first on Island Times.
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
The “Blue Prosperity Plan” proposal by President Surangel Whipps in 2021 in Palau was scaled up and renamed “Unlocking the Blue Pacific Prosperity Plan” and presented at the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in the Cook Islands this November 7th to 10th, 2023. During the Leaders Retreat in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, the Pacific Islands leaders […]
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https://islandtimes.org/whipps-blue-prosperity-plan-adopted-by-pacific-islands-forum-leaders/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting in the Cook Islands this week need to prioritise the governance tools in their anti-corruption roadmap to make sure the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent can bring full benefits for Pacific peoples, according to Lord Fusitu’a, Chair of the Oceania region of the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption […]
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https://islandtimes.org/gopac-calls-on-forum-leaders-to-implement-teieniwa-vision/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
Palau National Health Insurance (NHI) expenses have grown over the years, exceeding contributions in the last three (3) years. The contributions from NHI members have been growing, but expenses now match and exceed contributions, especially in the last three years. The Health Care Fund report submitted to the Senate Committee on Health and Social Welfare […]
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https://islandtimes.org/nhi-expenses-exceed-contributions-in-the-last-three-years/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
From November 02 to 07, 2023 a team of dentists from Japan assisted with the oral health services at the Oral Health Clinic of Belau National Hospital (BNH). The team consisted of Dr. Moe Ishikawa, Dr. Mai Uchida, Dr. Takanori Minamikawa, Dr. Junji Nunomaki, and Dr. Eiki Osaka. They were headed by Dr. Mitsutomo Ogawa […]
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https://islandtimes.org/japanese-dental-team-assists-bnh-oral-health-clinic/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
The 12th Koror State Legislature, Meyuns and Ngerkebesang legislators donated Air Conditioning units to Meyuns Elementary School this week. Speaker Millan Isaack and the 12th KSL donated 2 AC units while Legislator Edwenor Sadang and Rhinehart Silas, donated one unit each personally to the school. Altogether, the 4 AC units were given to the school […]
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https://islandtimes.org/12th-koror-state-legislature-donated-ac-units-to-meyuns-elem-school/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. ~Pope John Paul II When I talk about freedom (in Christ) I’m saying, “In Christ I am free from legalistic religious man-made rules and regulations. I belong to GOD, my Creator. I’m no longer slave to sin. […]
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date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
By AAMER MADHANI and DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to discuss when they sit down for their first talks in a year, even if expectations are low that their meeting will lead to major breakthroughs. Each leader has clear objectives for the highly anticipated talks Wednesday on the […]
The post What they want: Biden and Xi are looking for clarity in an increasingly difficult relationship appeared first on Island Times.
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
RAROTONGA, 13 NOVEMBER 2023 (COOK ISLANDS NEWS)—Nauru President David Adeang’s abrupt departure from the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting may have been a case of misunderstanding, says Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. Brown, speaking at a press conference Friday, said the leaders affirmed their strong support for the Suva Agreements […]
The post ‘Misunderstanding’: Brown on Nauru President’s exit appeared first on Island Times.
https://islandtimes.org/misunderstanding-brown-on-nauru-presidents-exit/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
PORT VILA, 13 NOVEMBER 2023 (VANUATU DAILY POST) —Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai held discussions with Head of State Nikenike Vurobaravu Friday, following the Council of Ministers’ (COM) decision to recommend the dissolution of the parliament. The COM, during its meeting Friday, advised President Vurobaravu to dissolve the parliament on Monday, November 13, 2023, citing […]
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https://islandtimes.org/vanuatu-president-to-reveal-dissolution-decision-this-week/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Island Times
AITUTAKI/RAROTONGA, 10 NOVEMBER 2023 (WIRES/PACNEWS)—-Australia has offered refuge to citizens of Tuvalu because of the catastrophic impacts of climate change, in a landmark new pact. Tuvalu – a series of low-lying atolls in the Pacific – is among the nations most at risk from rising seas. It is home to 11,200 people and has repeatedly […]
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https://islandtimes.org/australia-offers-climate-refuge-to-tuvalu-citizens/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
Australia gets a remarkable set of rights from Tuvalu in exchange for things it can mostly find a reason to not do if it wants. By Cleo…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/australia-neo-imperialist-or-climate-change-savior
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Beyond the Reef Music Festival Volume 2 returns to Plaza de España in Hagåtña on Nov. 18, featuring an…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/island-vibes-to-rock-guam-at-saturday-s-music-festival
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Republican Party of Guam today adopted a resolution expressing support for Israel and its affected…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-republicans-back-israel-condemns-hamas
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Making do with aging assets that occasionally break down, the Port Authority of Guam is seeking federal assistance…
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Forum
52ND PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM LEADERS STATEMENT ON THE FUKUSHIMA ALPS-TREATED NUCLEAR WASTEWATER ISSUE 9 November 2023 As Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum, we re-emphasise the […]
https://www.forumsec.org/2023/11/14/39415/
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency has approved…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/feds-approve-guam-s-cybersecurity-plan
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
By Jinky Jorgio Manila– Philippine Sen. Leila De Lima is finally free to go home after being in detention for six years, eight months…
date: 2023-11-14, from: Pacific Island Times
When I announced to friends in 2016 that I had joined the Peace Corps and been assigned to Yap to provide marketing services for the 2018…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/micronesia-what-s-that
date: 2023-11-13, from: Pacific Island Forum
You can have fun playing real-money online casino games on these websites. These sites offer games such as Lucky Red, Lucky Dog, El Royale, and other […]
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi (UH Manoa student newspaper)
The Rainbow Warriors dominated in all facets of the game and upset the Air Force Falcons, 27-13 on Veterans Day. From the first to the last snap, the ’Bows didn’t let up and played an excellent game.
date: 2023-11-13, from: Hawai’i Pacific Review (HPU Literary Magazine)
by Donna Pucciani Your favorite flower, though I never knew why, and you never could explain. Their bright faces reflect the sun, aflame in yellows and reds. They turn from shadows, disrespect the dark. They choose petaled light, fanning out … Continue reading
https://hawaiipacificreview.org/2023/11/13/dahlias/
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
FOURTEEN new U.S. citizens were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony at the District Court for the NMI on Monday.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
THE A Plus Team ended the 2023 Saipan Magalahi Eagles Club Invitational Basketball League with a bang and an undefeated record after claiming the masters division championship by defeating Blue Haus, 69-57, at the Gualo Rai basketball court on Saturday.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
SENATE Floor Leader Corina L. Magofna has introduced Senate Bill 23-46 which aims to protect and reward whistleblowers in the government and in the community.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
122 cyclists from five countries and territories have signed up to ride in the Hell of the Marianas century cycle on Dec. 2, 2023 on Saipan. The early bird registration deadline for the event is this Wednesday, Nov. 15.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
NEW YORK (AP) — Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history. Now, though, that aura of invincibility is showing signs of wear and tear. The superhero factory hit a new low with the weekend launch of “The Marvels,” which opened with just $47 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
LOCAL athletes will participate as a team in the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, except for one sport — triathlon — where Leo Wania stands as the lone NMI competitor.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
FIVE of the Music Performing Arts Competition Corp.’s Marianas Got Talent finalists on Monday performed in the Senate chamber ahead of the singing competition’s grand finale, which is set for Nov. 26 at Saipan World Resort’s Royal Taga Hall.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
THE NMI Men’s National Football Team playing against the other national squads in the Pacific region is a rare occasion, and head coach Michiteru Mita said they are excited for the opportunity as compete in the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, the Solomon Islands.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
500 Sails is excited to invite the public to join the launching of the newest Chamorro canoe; a 15-foot duduli named Den Yo Povi.
date: 2023-11-13, updated: 2023-11-13, from: Marianas Variety
Docomo Pacific has donated $5,000 to support the upcoming Red Cross 1980’s fundraising dinner. The donation will be used locally to support the NMI chapter’s programs including disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts as well as emergency messaging for military families. “Docomo is a trusted communications partner of the Red Cross here in the CNMI and Guam,” said Juan Diego Tenorio, disaster program manager. “During disasters we heavily rely on a solid communications infrastructure and thankful to Docomo for all their support,” said Tenorio. The Red Cross will host a 1980’s themed fundraising dinner on Saturaday, Nov.18 at Kensington Hotel. The evening will feature dinner, drinks, live entertainment, door prizes and costume contest. For more information about the Red Cross and how you can help, visit www.redcross.org/nmi or the dinner event page at www.redcross.org/nmigala/.
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
New research has found that genetic screening can identify these patients and make them candidates for treatment.
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
Researchers hope their findings could assist in the prevention of dementia.
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
While the comment deadline has passed for the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed change for salaried workers, local human resource and business organizations are hoping more time will be granted to provide Guam-centric information to guide the change. At the…
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
The Republic of Korea Navy Fleet held a ceremony welcoming cadets to their annual training on Guam while providing a tour of the ROKS Dokdo (LPH-6111) for the Korean Consulate of Guam and the press Sunday at Victor Wharf on…
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
Another former employee of the Office of the Attorney General has taken her case up to the Civil Service Commission. This time, a former legal clerk is hoping the commission will void her termination over various procedural defects that “denied…
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
Cancer is one of the top three causes of death on Guam each year, but a local doctor who traveled to the nation’s capitol is hopeful that pleas to Congress to make cancer a top priority will help change that.
date: 2023-11-13, from: The Guam Daily Post
Recycling on Guam is up despite taking a little dip during the pandemic, according to the Guam Environmental Protection Agency
date: 2023-11-13, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Legalizing the sale of fireworks all year-round is “dangerous,” according to Sen. Telo T. Taitague,…
date: 2023-11-13, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Palau, according to Landon Aydlett of the National Weather…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/palau-under-tropical-storm-cor-3
date: 2023-11-13, from: Pacific Island Times
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Sen. Telo Taitague is to scrutinize certain expenditures listed in the Bureau of Budget & Management…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/govguam-s-arp-expenditure-under-scrutiny
date: 2023-11-13, from: Pacific Island Times
Jointly combating new forms of transnational crime through real-time cooperation: Support Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL as an…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/taiwan-can-offer-help-in-combating-transnational-crime
date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
By Kambes Kesolei The Civil Service Pension Plan is at risk of running out of money and suspending payouts to… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
By Kambes Kesolei The Foreign Investment Board (FIB) has disclosed that 61% of the Foreign Investment Approval Certificate (FIAC) companies… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
On November 9, 2023, the National Emergency Committee (NEC), in collaboration with Mutual Aid Partners, Agencies, and Aviation Stakeholders, held… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
2 women, 2 men for governor, candidates for legislature unopposed The politically conservative state of Ngeremlengui has a first woman… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
By Kambes Kesolei Palau could experience stormy weather this week as a tropical disturbance known as “Invest 95W” is moving… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
By Kambes Kesolei The renamed Palau Development Symposium, formerly the Economic Symposium, is set for Thursday with an all day… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
By Kambes Kesolei Palau’s economy is making a robust recovery, as evidenced by a nearly 12% increase in overall wages… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
On November 08, 2023, Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl along with Director of Tourism MelsonMiko and Registrar McMichael Mutok Jr. visit a… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-13, from: Tia Belau (Palau’s First Newspaper)
On November 09, 2023, Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl along with Sonsorol Delegate Yutaka Gibbons Jr., Sonsorol Governor Nicholas Aquino, Chief Damian… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.
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date: 2023-11-12, from: University of Hawaiʻi News
Founder and owner of Mānoa Chocolate Dylan Butterbaugh’s passion for the business began in his undergraduate studies at UH Mānoa.
The post From bean to bar, UH alum turned international chocolatier got his start at Mānoa first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News.
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/11/12/manoa-chocolate-butterbaugh/
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date: 2023-11-12, from: Pacific Island Times
By Jinky Jorgio Manila– The Philippine Coast Guard successfully escorted two military ships on a resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre on…
date: 2023-11-12, from: Pacific Island Times
New York, NY – The Lewis Prize for Music – Guam a philanthropic music arts organization advancing systems change through creative youth…
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/guam-artist-named-finalist-for-lewis-prize-for-music