Guam, CNMI and Micronesia: Collateral damage of federal shutdown

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure In Washington, a government shutdown is often framed as political theater. But on Guam and across Micronesia, it translates into missed meals, delayed medical care and strained trust in U.S. commitments. A mother...

JD Vance - Republicans falsely tie shutdown to Democrats wanting health care for immigrants illegally in the US

As the U.S. headed for a government shutdown, Republicans repeatedly accused Democrats of forcing the closure because they want to give health care access to immigrants in the U.S. illegally. "Democrats are threatening to shut down the entire...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 26 – October 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

Innovate: What Guam can learn from Huntsville

Here’s the playbook, Guam. Communities don’t “get lucky.” They choose a mission, align their institutions, and compound small wins for decades. Huntsville, Alabama—“Rocket City”—can be a blueprint. And right now, with U.S. Space Command newly...

U.S. island in the Pacific endures "ecological disaster”

Since the middle of the 20th century, a non-native species of snake has wrought havoc with the ecosystem on Guam, a small U.S. territory nestled in the Western Pacific Ocean. Most notably, the snake’s invasion of the 210-square-mile,...

‘We are Micronesia’ declared as Nauru prepares for inaugural Micronesia Festival

Miss Nauru - Charlei Deiye YAREN — Nauru is set to host a celebration of Micronesia through music and pageantry at the inaugural Micronesia Musical Festival and Miss Micronesia Pageant that will run from Oct. 6 to 9, 2025. The major cultural event...

Around World, Migrants Are Being Deported At Alarming Rates – How Did This Become Normalised?

Under President Donald Trump, the United States is expanding its efforts to detain and deport non-citizens at an alarming rate. In recent months, the Trump administration made deals with a number of third states to receive deported non-citizens....

Pacific makes powerful impact at World Expo

The Pacific region is making a strong impression at this year's World Expo in Japan. Countries represented include Papua New Guinea, Sāmoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, the Solomon...

Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates – how did this become normalised?

Under President Donald Trump, the United States is expanding its efforts to detain and deport non-citizens at an alarming rate. In recent months, the Trump administration made deals with a number of third states to receive deported non-citizens....

For today’s immigration woes, a lesson from Reagan

In his own words, Reagan said, “It’s the great life force of each generation of new Americans that guarantees that America’s triumph shall continue unsurpassed into the next century and beyond. Other countries may seek to compete with us; but in...

Pacific Rim Indigenous groups declare solidarity with Israel

Indigenous peoples across the Pacific Rim have launched a declaration of support for Israel, timed for the Jewish New Year. The initiative, spearheaded by Indigenous Friends of Israel International and The Lions of Zion, brings together First...

Business Spotlight: La Jolla Dental Studio continues to deliver ‘life-changing smile transformations’

La Jolla Dental Studio has been caring for patients in and around La Jolla for decades, with an emphasis on a compassionate approach that alleviates common anxieties that often accompany going to the dentist. Dr. Tiki Lam, who decided to become a...

Guam Agriculture to showcase career options at Micronesia Mall on Saturday

Residents can learn more about careers they can pursue at the Guam Department of Agriculture during a community event at Micronesia Mall on Saturday. The agency is inviting the public to “Your Path, Our Mission” from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20...

Micronesian soldiers in the time of uncertain promises

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure For decades, young men and women from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have worn U.S. military uniforms at strikingly high rates. Under the Compacts of Free Association, these...

Marissa Boylan: Shaping conservation through community and culture

Marissa Boylan TNC photo (TNC) — Marissa Boylan is the Micronesia Coral Reefs Program advisor at The Nature Conservancy Micronesia and Polynesia. She helps coordinate projects that protect reefs, restore damaged areas, and support sustainable...

EUCON strengthens partnership with Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia to drive NMI’s economic future

Christopher Schlarman, chief lending officer of the Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia; Roberta F. Garachbar, chief executive officer of BFSM; and Dr. Christian Wei, president of EUCON. EUCON photo EUCON International University has...

Using Art To Uplift Kalihi, And Every Hawaiʻi Neighborhood

An appreciation of the Hawaii Walls exhibit at Farrington High School. I am a former art teacher. Over the past 30 years, I have worked alongside high school students to do installations and murals in Mānoa, Waimānalo, Waiʻanae, and Kalihi. Public...

Editorial: Bill closes adoptee citizenship age gap

Immigration law is complex and tricky, fueling a demand for busy lawyers — but babies can’t hire a lawyer, and babies adopted from other countries shouldn’t be penalized for faulty paperwork. That’s the basic argument for a new bill to clean up...

Nauru charts bold path toward 2028 Micronesia Games

Micronesian Games Council officials and members pose for a photo with Nauru government and sports officials during a meeting to discuss the 2028 Micronesian Games. Contributed photo YAREN, Nauru — On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, the Republic of Nauru...

$177 per eligible student: Summer EBT 2025 card distribution begins this Friday at Micronesia Mall

The distribution of cards for the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which provides each eligible student a one-time benefit of $177, will begin on Sept. 12 and end on Sept. 21 at Micronesia Mall. Department of Public Health and...