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Independence from FSM could back-fire on Chuuk state
An expert on Micronesia says a push from Chuuk to break away from the Federated States of Micronesia is a short-sighted concept. Audio
FSM advised that vote is needed to end Compact
The Yap state government has reminded concerned citizens of the FSM that a plebiscite is required to terminate the Compact of Free Association with the US.
Traditional carvers create trophies for Micronesian tournament
Traditional carvers from a small atoll in Federated States of Micronesia say they're honoured to have been selected to create the trophies for their state's annual sports tournament. A group...
Traditional carvers create trophies for Micronesian tournament
A group of traditional carvers from a small atoll in Federated States of Micronesia say they're honoured to have been selected to create the trophies for their state's annual sports tournament. Audio
Storms dampen economic growth in west Pacific
Strong storms have dampened economic growth in the Micronesia and Vanuatu this year while the rest of the Pacific is likely to grow.
Sport: FSM football look to future
The Federated States Micronesia football coach says his young team will be back and better at the next Pacific Games in 2019.
Sport: PNG lifter upset in front of home crowd
Hometown hero Steven Kari was forced to share top billing during last night's 94kg weightlifting competition at the Pacific Games, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Christian elected new FSM President
Pohnpei's Senator Peter Christian is the new President of the Federated States of Micronesia and Kosrae Senator Yosiwo George is the country's new Vice President.
Second typhoon spares FSM states still reeling from the first
Disaster officials in the Federated States of Micronesia say they were lucky a typhoon this week didn't cause more damage to already vulnerable communities.
FSM hoping for relief supplies from private sector
The cyclone ravaged communities of Yap and Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia are waiting expectantly for the arrival of commercial cargo supplies this weekend to bolster relief aid...
Typhoon affected students in FSM moved
Senior students affected by typhoon Maysak in the Federated States of Micronesia state of Yap will travel to the state's main island to finish the school year. Audio
Micronesia's vastness proves difficult for Maysak relief
The International Organisation for Migration says the full extent of damage done by Typhoon Maysak in Federated States of Micronesia is still not clear as assessments continue to be carried out.
Maysak displaces thousands in FSM's Chuuk
The head of the Red Cross in the Federated States of Micronesia says 60 to 80 percent of homes on Weno, the capital of Chuuk State, were destroyed by Typhoon Maysak, which has left up to 6000 people…
Relief operation underway in FSM after Maysak
A patrol boat carrying water supplies to devastated islands in the Federated States of Micronesia will leave Pohnpei tonight as relief efforts get underway in the wake of super-typhoon Maysak.
Yap still pounded by winds as atolls start recovery
The state of Yap in the northwest Pacific is still being pounded by Typhoon Maysak, while its command post awaits more news of damage on the small atolls of Fais and Ulithi.
FSM state independence push unfounded
An expert on Micronesia says the threat of a breakaway of Chuuk state from the Federated States of Micronesia is a huge surprise but seems to have little substance.