The USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), the flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, made a historic port visit to Palau this week, strengthening ties and fostering exchanges between the two nations and…
Month: August 2024
Fiji sees financial opportunity with Tumeric
Turmeric has emerged as a major contributor to Fiji’s export sector, garnering attention from parliamentarians. During a recent Parliament session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, highlighted turmeric’s potential…
American Samoa reports a declining life expectancy
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa is experiencing a decline in average life expectancy. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impacts, the only known COVID deaths in the territory were recorded…
Former Palau President Remengesau runs for office.
Former President Tommy Esang Remengesau, Jr. officially declared his candidacy at the Palau Election Commission. With support from families and friends, the grassroots candidate filed his candidacy after over 5,000 petition signatures…
2020 US Census shows a decline in American Samoa’s Population.
According to the US Census Bureau, the 2020 Census found that American Samoa’s population declined since the last Census in 2010. In 2010, the population was recorded at 55,519. The population in…
Solomon Islands marathon runner entered into 100m sprint.
Long-distance runner Sharon Firisua was selected for the 100m sprints because she “was the only active athlete name in the system”, Solomon Islands’ Olympic chief has revealed, shedding light on a decision…
Maui’s Micronesian Community shines at Family Fun Day
Maui’s Micronesian families with back to school materials, including backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more was provided at at Family Fun Day.