By Journal on June 27, 2024
Compact of Free Association, Federated States of Micronesia, Francis X. Hezel, FSM, Guam, Marshalls, out-migration
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![Heavy out-migration from both the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia has seen both populations decline by thousands the past 10 years. Where have they all gone?](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/migration-6-28.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
FRANCIS X. HEZEL, SJ* Where have all the workers gone? That was the question that seemed to rank as one of the paramount concerns at the recent Micronesian Island Forum meeting, held here on Guam in early June. Where have they all gone? is a song commonly sung in the region these days. Everyone is […]
By Journal on July 14, 2023
American University, Arnold Palacios, Federated States of Micronesia, Georgetown University, JSA Summer Program, Media and Democracy, Nia Wase, Northwestern University, Pepperdine University, Princeton University, Thomas Mangloña II, universities like Stanford University
Feature Articles
![Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios with JSA Summer Program students. RMI’s Nia Wase is in the front, center. Nia joins JSA tour](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Fl-JSA-7-14.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL Ten high school students from the Federated States of Micronesia and Marshall Islands went to the Northern Marianas to join the Junior State of America Civics Institute Micronesia earlier this month. Nia Wase, a student at Majuro Cooperative School, was the sole RMI representative. For the second time, Northern Marianas College was chosen […]
By Journal on May 18, 2023
Aren Palik, David Panuelo, Federated States of Micronesia, FSM, Nikkei Asia, Pohnpei, Taiwan, Wesley Simina, Yosiwo George
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![Pictured immediately following their election by the FSM Congress last week in Pohnpei are FSM Vice President Aren Palik, left, and President Wesley Simina. Photo: Office of the President. FSM elects President Simina](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FSM-5-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Wesley Simina of Chuuk State is the new president of the Federated States of Micronesia. He was elected by the FSM Congress at its first meeting last week following the national election in March. Joining him in the executive branch is Vice President Aren Palik of Kosrae, who continues on from a term started two […]
By Journal on June 24, 2022
1985, AMI, Back in the Day, Federated States of Micronesia, flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae, John Slattebo, Kosrae
Back In The Day
![AMI starts Kosrae service Air Marshall Islands General Manager John Slattebo announced the inaugural flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. AMI adds Kosrae flight](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TW-f-6-24-22.jpg?resize=435%2C350&ssl=1)
Journal 6/28/1985 P1 AMI starts Kosrae service Air Marshall Islands General Manager John Slattebo announced the inaugural flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. The inaugural flight, joined by many dignitaries and officials, is scheduled to leave Majuro June 2. Two years ago, a proving flight to the newly […]
By Journal on May 5, 2022
Federated States of Micronesia, Halle Berry, Jennifer Dugwen Cheing, Mixed Martial Arts, Netflix, Pacific Games, Renzo Gracie Academy, Rio Olympic
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![Mixed Martial Arts boxer Jennifer Dugwen Cheing has a role in the new Netflix hit “Bruised.” She’s pictured here at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City. Yap’s Jennifer in Netflix role](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Netflix-Boxer-5-6-2022.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Netflix has become a household name across Micronesia since the introduction of fast wifi.What many Micronesians may not be aware of is that famed Micronesian boxer Jennifer Dugwen Cheing plays a role in the new Netflix hit “Bruised” that stars Halle Berry as the main character. The movie is about Mixed Martial Arts, which the […]
By Journal on January 27, 2022
Betio, Buota, Federated States of Micronesia, FSM, Jack Niedenthal, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, South Tarawa, Taneti Maamau, Tia Belau
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![In Kiribati, government workers and volunteers carry Covid prevention and other supplies in this photo taken in Tarawa last week. FSM halts repatriation flights](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Covid-Kiri-1-28.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Due to the rapidly evolving Covid spread in many Pacific island countries as a result of the omicron variant, the FSM government announced this week it was in the “public health interest to delay the forthcoming repatriation flights to the States of Pohnpei and Chuuk, and to cancel until further notice the repatriation flights to […]
By Journal on December 9, 2021
Amata Kabua International Airport, Chewy Lin, Dr. Murray Ford, Ebeye, Federated States of Micronesia, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Majuro, Sea Level Rise
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![Ocean and lagoon water flooded the lowest lying areas for three straight days throughout the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia this past weekend and Monday Tides flooding hits RMI, FSM](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/climate12-9.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON Ocean and lagoon water flooded the lowest lying areas for three straight days throughout the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia this past weekend and Monday, causing sparse damage but requiring big cleanups in their wake. The road by Amata Kabua International Airport in Majuro was halted periodically by incoming waves […]
By Journal on May 14, 2021
Federated States of Micronesia, RMI alien list
Back In The Day
![987 aliens registered in the Marshall Islands in 1996 Alien list nears 1,000](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tw-front-5-14.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 5/18/1984 P1 Enewetak delegation wants lump settlement from Compact A six-member delegation from Enewetak asked the US House Interior Subcommittee not to approve the Compact of Free Association between the US and the RMI until several changes are made in the portion of the Compact dealing with settlement of claims arising out of the […]
By Journal on March 9, 2018
Doreen deBrum, Federated States of Micronesia, fisheries, Kiribati, Ludwig Kumoru, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNA, Rebecca Lathrop, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu, VDS, Vessel Day Scheme
Feature Articles
![Representatives of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement 9PNA) break ground for their new HQ building in Majuro. Photo: Rebecca Lathrop. PNA groundbreaking ceremony](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FL-PNA-3-9.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Eight PNA countries plus Tokelau celebrated Wednesday night with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new four-story headquarters building, set to replace the old Won Hai Shien building on Uliga Dock on Majuro. Ministers from the member countries donned helmets and vests and shoveled dirt, commemorating the event. The event was held in the lead up […]