Oceania Micronesia Micronesians with parental ties to the Federated States of Micronesia can claim dual citizenship in their home country while remaining in the United States, after President Wesley Simina signed the change into law on 20 October
Oceania Micronesia Chuuk Lagoon contains the largest concentration of potentially polluting wrecks in the Pacific Ocean, 19 of which have been identified as significant environmental risks due to the volumes of toxic fuel oil and unexploded ordnance they contain
Oceania Micronesia Pacific Island leaders agreed to continue dialogue between nations to heal the rift caused by the withdrawal of Micronesian countries from the Pacific Islands Forum
Oceania Micronesia Philippines is ready to send workers to Micronesia after the ban on sending workers to the island nation was lifted, said President Marcos
Oceania Micronesia Tropical Storm Bolaven strengthened after passing through the Federated States of Micronesia and is expected to intensify through Tuesday afternoon, possibly becoming a typhoon
Oceania Micronesia Under the Chuuk lagoon lies an underwater museum steeped in World War II history, with several underwater sites known as 'ship reefs', a fusion of maritime history and the colorful underwater world
Oceania Micronesia The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability is collaborating with the University of Hawaii for a $1,4 million-dollar project to help expand “Local 2030” with partnerships also in the Federated States of Micronesia
Oceania Micronesia Full-time government employees can expect a pay raise starting 1 October, after President David Panuelo signed a new law, a press release reported recently; this would be the national government's first pay raise in 24 years
Oceania Micronesia The country celebrates the 2023 Gospel day today 21 August, a national bank holiday with schools and most businesses are closed
Oceania Micronesia The annual meeting of the Joint Committee of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command officials and representatives of the Federated States of Micronesia took place in Kosrae
Oceania Micronesia The I'netnon Man Taotao Micronesia (Gathering of the Peoples of Micronesia) event, presented by the Guam Micronesia Island Fair, takes place today with three different attractions to showcase local cultures
Oceania Micronesia Report 'Climate Change in the Federated States of Micronesia: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors' is 5th in a series of reports prepared by Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment illustrating ongoing and future changes in the country
Oceania Micronesia Ten high school students from the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands traveled to the Northern Marianas to participate in the Junior State of America Civics Institute Micronesia earlier this month