Micronesia
FSM opens its border despite covid outbreak
The Federated States of Micronesia has opened its international borders despite a worsening Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
Cooks leader dismisses claim Puna out of Forum role
The Cook Islands is dismissing reports Henry Puna is to stand down as head of the Pacific Islands Forum to heal a rift with the Micronesian leaders in the body.
Micronesian student explores floor of Marianas Trench
A PhD student from the FSM has become the first person from her nation to explore the ocean floor in the southern end of the Marianas Trench.
What now for the future of Pacific regionalism?
Micronesia's preferred candidate to head the Pacific Islands Forum says the departure of the five sub-regional members puts them in a good position to help shape the architecture of a renewed regional… Audio
Five Micronesian countries leave Pacific Islands Forum
The five Micronesian member states of the Pacific Island Forum have decided to quit the organisation in response to last week's appointment of a Cook Islander as the new Secretary General. Audio
Micronesian leaders to debate leaving Pacific Islands Forum
Micronesian leaders are to meet on Monday and agree a united response to the snub of their preferred candidate as Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General.
Micronesian countries threaten to walk from Pacific forum
The leaders of five Micronesian countries are threatening to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum is their nominee isn't chosen to lead the organisation. Audio
Micronesian leaders re-affirm backing for Zackios to head Forum
The leaders of the Micronesian states in the Pacific Islands Forum have re-affirmed their backing for the Marshall Islands' Gerald Zackios to become the new secretary general.
Calling Home: Michael Hemmingsen in Guam
Michael Hemmingsen is one half of the two person team in the Philosophy programme at the University of Guam. He, wife Mariko and son Aki have lived on the tropical island for two and a half years and… Audio
Micronesia experiencing drought
Micronesia is experiencing an extensive drought, with a drier than normal seasonal trade-wind pattern over the region.
Covid-19: Micronesia shuts border to inbound travellers
The Micronesian states of Chuuk and Yap have joined Pohnpei this week in banning inbound arrivals by air, effectively shutting the country to visitors or returning residents.
Coronavirus: FSM lifts national travel restrictions
The Federated States of Micronesia has removed travel restrictions on people travelling from Covid-19 coronavirus affected countries, states, and territories.
Lost WWII aircraft found after 76 years
The wreck of three aircraft downed during World War Two have been found off the coast of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Micronesian president makes first state visit to China
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has arrived in Beijing for his first state visit to China.
Investigations into death of AG in Yap
Investigations in Micronesia are continuing into the deadly shooting of the acting attorney general of Yap state. Audio
Nauru Airlines stops FSM and Solomons flights
Nauru Airlines has announced it will stop flying to Pohnpei and Honiara at the end of the month.
Micronesian official jailed for money laundering
A Micronesian government official has been jailed for 18 months for money laundering.
Dateline Pacific for 27 June 2019
PNG volcano evacuees in need of food, shelter; Group of Pacific scholars wants the name Moana to replace Oceania; New book represents literature an writers from acorss Micronesia; Court action filed… Audio
New book represents literature from across Micronesia
A new book provides an anthology of writing from authors across Micronesia, a first for the region. Audio
US Congressmen go into bat for FAS citizens
Seven members of the United States Congress are advocating for the rights of Marshall Islanders, Micronesians and Palauans living in the US under the Compact of Free Association.
