East-West Center

Hilda honored by East-West Center

Hilda honored by East-West Center

President Hilda C. Heine and First Gentleman Thomas Kijiner, Jr. were in Honolulu late last week for the President to receive the prestigious East-West Center 2024 Women of Impact Award. This honor recognizes exceptional women leaders who have made remarkable contributions to their communities and the broader global stage. The award was presented to President […]

Story telling at media workshop

Story telling at media workshop

Twenty-five journalists, students and government public information officers, participated in the Telling Your Pacific Story media workshop held at Palau Community College from September 9-13, 2024. A panel presentation, “The future of tourism in Palau: The key issues,” was a highlight of the workshop and provided information that was used by participants to create articles, […]

RMI signs 20-year Compact

RMI signs 20-year Compact

GIFF JOHNSON The Marshall Islands signed off on the Compact of Free Association Monday in Honolulu, the last of the three freely associated states to renew its Compact relationship with the United States. The signing was held at the East-West Center in Honolulu. East-West Center President Suzanne Vares-Lum hailed the signing as an “historic agreement.” […]