Federated States Of Micronesia
Air Niugini to review safety measures after Chuuk crash
Air Niugini says it's reviewing safety measures for all airports it operates in after the fatal crash in the Federated States of Micronesia last month.
Air Niugini repatriates body of Indonesian crash victim
Papua New Guinea's national carrier is repatriating the body of an Indonesian man who died when one of its airplanes crash landed in Micronesia.
Survivors of Chuuk plane crash demand answers
People who were on board an Air Niugini plane that crashed into the sea in Chuuk on Friday are demanding answers, as investigations get underway. Video, Audio
Body discovered after FSM plane crash
The body of a male passenger from the Air Niugini flight that crashed in the FSM on Friday has been found in the Chuuk Lagoon.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 1 October 2018
Papua New Guinea investigators in Federated States of Micronesia after an Air Niugini airplane crashed in the Chuuk lagoon; Two key defendants acquitted after a legal battle over an anti-government… Audio
Details remain sketchy over Air Niugini crash in Chuuk
Papua New Guinea investigators are in the Federated States of Micronesia probing Friday's dramatic incident in which an Air Niugini airplane crashed into the lagoon at Chuuk. Audio
Air Niugini plane crashes into Micronesian lagoon
All of the passengers and crew that were on board an Air Niugini plane that crashed into a lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia are reported to be safe.
FSM warns countries could disappear without climate action
The Federated States of Micronesia President says islands in the Pacific will be the first to disappear unless countries get behind the implentation of climate change agreements.
Philippines to consider lifting ban on overseas workers in FSM
The Philippines Labour Department says it will consider lifting a ban on Filipinos working in the Federated States of Micronesia.
US allocates money for FSM and Marshalls
The United States has allocated $US65 million for the Federated States of Micronesia and over $US36 million for the Marshall Islands under their respective Compacts of Free Association.
Filipino workers banned from FSM over labour abuse reports
The Philippines has banned all overseas Filipino workers from deploying to the Federated States of Micronesia after reports of abuse and maltreatment.
Chuukese defiant about independence from FSM
Efforts are continuing to have Chuuk leave the Federated States of Mircronesia despite warnings its departure would adversely impact the island group. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 August 2018
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate; A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Debate erupts over Chuuk's efforts to leave FSM
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former FSM president warning of dire… Audio
Former FSM president says Chuuk independence 'crazy'
A former Federated States of Micronesia president says the Chuuk Independence Movement is crazy if it thinks it can be successful in efforts to secede.
Yap's Supreme Court to hear Philippine tugboat case
Yap's Supreme Court will hear the case of 16 Philippine nationals arrested last week after they landed a tugboat on the island.
PNG conveys China invitation to Pacific meet
The Chinese President Xi Jinping is offering to host a meeting with Pacific leaders in Port Moresby ahead of the APEC leaders summit in November.
Major ADB commitment to Pacific renewable energy
The Asian Development Bank plans to support more than US$1 billion in energy investments in the Pacific between now and 2021.
US looks at defence and foreign policy in Micronesia
The US Defense Department is to report to the U.S. Congress by 1 December on a range of security concerns in the northern Pacific island groups that are affiliated with the US.
