Micronesia
Micronesia continues to face extreme weather conditions
Micronesia continues to face extreme weather conditions. Audio
Micronesia drought: 'It can become a life or death situation'
Micronesia drought: 'It can become a life or death situation'. Audio
Red Cross to aid Marshall Islands as drought sweeps across Micronesia
The drought situation is expanding across Micronesia, the US Drought Monitor said earlier this month.
US delivers compact deal for Freely Associated States
Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia have welcomed the singing of the Compact of Free Association Act 2023 into law by US President Joe Biden.
Micronesian leaders warn US against further delays to funding
Micronesian leaders have warned the United States against further delaying Congressional approval for federal funding arrangements to their respective countries. Audio
Domestic issues in front of mind for Micronesia president
Domestic issues in front of mind for Micronesia president Wesley Simina. Audio
Micronesia ready for Forum leaders' meeting
The Micronesian bloc of the Pacific Islands Forum say they are "ready" to attend the special Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Fiji next week to put an end to issues impacting regional unity. Audio
Palau inks Compact deal, Marshall Islands to follow
Momentum is picking up for renewing Compacts of Free Association with Palau and the Marshall Islands, both western Pacific nations considered key to United States security in the Pacific region.
Christmas comes early for some in Micronesia
Christmas has come a little early for some remote islands in Micronesia. Audio
FSM opens its border despite covid outbreak
The Federated States of Micronesia has opened its international borders despite a worsening Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
Cooks leader dismisses claim Puna out of Forum role
The Cook Islands is dismissing reports Henry Puna is to stand down as head of the Pacific Islands Forum to heal a rift with the Micronesian leaders in the body.
Micronesian student explores floor of Marianas Trench
A PhD student from the FSM has become the first person from her nation to explore the ocean floor in the southern end of the Marianas Trench.
What now for the future of Pacific regionalism?
Micronesia's preferred candidate to head the Pacific Islands Forum says the departure of the five sub-regional members puts them in a good position to help shape the architecture of a renewed regional… Audio
Five Micronesian countries leave Pacific Islands Forum
The five Micronesian member states of the Pacific Island Forum have decided to quit the organisation in response to last week's appointment of a Cook Islander as the new Secretary General. Audio
Micronesian leaders to debate leaving Pacific Islands Forum
Micronesian leaders are to meet on Monday and agree a united response to the snub of their preferred candidate as Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General.
Micronesian countries threaten to walk from Pacific forum
The leaders of five Micronesian countries are threatening to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum is their nominee isn't chosen to lead the organisation. Audio
Micronesian leaders re-affirm backing for Zackios to head Forum
The leaders of the Micronesian states in the Pacific Islands Forum have re-affirmed their backing for the Marshall Islands' Gerald Zackios to become the new secretary general.
Calling Home: Michael Hemmingsen in Guam
Michael Hemmingsen is one half of the two person team in the Philosophy programme at the University of Guam. He, wife Mariko and son Aki have lived on the tropical island for two and a half years and… Audio
Micronesia experiencing drought
Micronesia is experiencing an extensive drought, with a drier than normal seasonal trade-wind pattern over the region.
Covid-19: Micronesia shuts border to inbound travellers
The Micronesian states of Chuuk and Yap have joined Pohnpei this week in banning inbound arrivals by air, effectively shutting the country to visitors or returning residents.