Micronesia
Micronesians 'slowly dying' from poor diet - Palau leader
Palau's President says while impoverished people around the world are dying from hunger, ironically people in Micronesia are succumbing due to overeating.
Micronesian leaders meet on regional issues
The leaders of the Micronesia have gathered to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship with the United States.
Climate, migration, US on Micronesia summit agenda
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
US Senator visits Micronesia
A US Senator pushing to extend the Northern Marianas-only transitional worker programme through a bill she co-authored is visiting Micronesia.
CNMI hospital to get $US900K solar power system
The Commonwealth Health Center (CHCC) will become only a handful of government facilities in Micronesia to tap solar power as its energy source after its board of trustees approved a alternative power…
Impacts of climate change on Pacific food raised in Rome
A high-level meeting in Rome has warned that climate change poses an "alarming threat to food systems and food security in the Pacific islands."
Refugees stuck in Pohnpei in 'inhumane' conditions
Four Nepalese men are stuck on a rickety boat in the Federated States of Micronesia nearly a year after they were given refugee status. Audio
Refugees under 'arbitrary detention' in Micronesia
Four Nepalese men are stuck on a rickety boat in Micronesia nearly a year after they were given refugee status.
Geopolitical tensions a growing threat for Guam
A Guam academic says the Micronesian territory faces a greater threat from geopolitical tensions in the region. Having an anti-missile system in Guam has not necessarily made local people feel safe. Audio
Micronesian banana fibre startup attracts attention
A small Micronesian startup, Green Banana Paper, is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre. Audio
Micronesian startup's banana wallets gain attention
A small Micronesian startup is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre.
NZ to invest $5m into renewable energy in Micronesia
New Zealand will invest $5 million into renewable energy projects in Micronesia, the Prime Minister says.
