Federated States Of Micronesia
Climate, fisheries and Papua on Forum agenda
Fisheries returns, climate change and West Papua are issues central to the agenda at the Pacific Islands Forum summit starting tomorrow in Pohnpei.
Forum summit underway in FSM
The 47th Pacific Islands Forum summit begins today in Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.
West Papuan leader rallies support ahead of summit
A West Papua leader says he is the most optimistic he has been in years about gaining support from this week's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Pohnpei.
Life in limbo ends for boat people on tiny Micronesian island
A life in limbo on a tiny Micronesian island is over for most of a boatload of Nepalese and Indian men who were likely duped by human traffickers.
Ancient Pacific city thrown lifeline
An ancient ruined city in the northern Pacific, at risk from rising seas, has been thrown a lifeline by the international community. Audio
Five Nepali trafficking victims flown home from Micronesia
Five more Nepalese men have been repatriated after being stranded in the Federated States of Micronesia
UNESCO funds sought to preserve Pohnpei's ancient capital
A world heritage listing could bring millions of dollars in conservation help for ancient ruins near Pohnpei in Federated States of Micronesia. Audio
Yap repatriates Nepalese asylum seekers
Seven Nepalese refugees stranded in the FSM since their boats landed in Yap over a year and a half ago will be repatriated at the end of the month.
Drive by Chuuk to breakaway from FSM could back-fire
An expert on Micronesia doubts that a push from Chuuk to break away from the Federated States of Micronesia will actually happen.
Little water left as Micronesia struggles with drought
Some parts of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst drought in recorded history, with some atolls close to running out of drinking water.
Little water left as Micronesia struggles with long drought
Some parts of Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst drought in recorded history, with some atolls close to running out of drinking water. Audio
FSM to host Forum leaders' meeting in September
The Federated States of Micronesia will host this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meetings in September.
Micronesia drought to get worse
Forecasters say a severe drought that has hit Micronesia is expected to worsen over the next few weeks.
Severe drought set to linger in Micronesia
Forecasters say a severe drought that has hit the Micronesian region could remain for a while yet. Audio
Pacific receives funding to target cancers in region
Pacific islanders are suffering higher rates of cervical cancer, while betel nut use is driving up oral and throat cancers in the region. Audio
Betel nut doco hopes to curb use in Micronesia
A documentary on betel nut use in the Federated States of Micronesia has been filmed in the hope it will help curb high rates in the Pacific nation.
Air Niugini increases routes across wider Pacific
Papua New Guinea's national carrier Air Niugini has announced test charters to the Federated States of Micronesia.
Tears and hope "in the eye of the storm"
Claire Anterea, a climate activist from Kiribati, says the phrase "climate refugee" always brings her to tears. Audio
Pacific countries among most 'ethical' places to visit
Four Pacific countries have been named in the top ten most ethical places to visit around the world.
Tuvalu on most ethical destinations list 2016
Tuvalu and the Federated States of Micronesia have made their debut on the Ethical Traveller's 2016 list alongside regulars Tonga and Samoa.