Micronesia
Lost WWII aircraft found after 76 years
The wreck of three aircraft downed during World War Two have been found off the coast of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Micronesian president makes first state visit to China
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has arrived in Beijing for his first state visit to China.
Investigations into death of AG in Yap
Investigations in Micronesia are continuing into the deadly shooting of the acting attorney general of Yap state. Audio
Nauru Airlines stops FSM and Solomons flights
Nauru Airlines has announced it will stop flying to Pohnpei and Honiara at the end of the month.
Micronesian official jailed for money laundering
A Micronesian government official has been jailed for 18 months for money laundering.
Dateline Pacific for 27 June 2019
PNG volcano evacuees in need of food, shelter; Group of Pacific scholars wants the name Moana to replace Oceania; New book represents literature an writers from acorss Micronesia; Court action filed… Audio
New book represents literature from across Micronesia
A new book provides an anthology of writing from authors across Micronesia, a first for the region. Audio
US Congressmen go into bat for FAS citizens
Seven members of the United States Congress are advocating for the rights of Marshall Islanders, Micronesians and Palauans living in the US under the Compact of Free Association.
Chinese developers in FSM face hitches amid growing opposition
Chinese developers in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are facing increasing opposition from local communities, with one company blaming racism for setbacks it has faced there.
Attempt to expel FSM journalist linked to China criticism
A journalist in the Federated States of Micronesia has linked her scrutiny of Chinese investment to an attempt by traditional leaders in Yap to expel her.
Micronesian official pleads guilty to money laundering
A Micronesian government official has pleaded guilty to money laundering.
Typhoon Wutip upgraded to category 5
Typhoon Wutip, which passed close to the Northern Marianas and Guam this weekend, has been upgraded to a category five storm.
Passengers sue Air Niugini over Chuuk crash
Two passengers on board an Air Niugini flight which crashed in Micronesia last year are suing the company.
Air Niugini Chuuk crash probe uncovers safety deficiencies
An investigation into the crash of an Air Niugini plane in Micronesia has uncovered potentially fatal safety deficiencies on board.
#beingmicronesian exposes abuse towards Micronesians in Hawaii
Sha Ongelungel started the #beingmicronesian online movement to raise awareness about discrimination faced by Micronesian immigrants in Hawaii.
Online movement exposes discrimination faced by Micronesians
An online movement is raising awareness about discrimination faced by Micronesian immigrants in Hawaii. Audio
Passenger describes moment plane crashed into sea
Bill Jaynes was on board the Air Niugini flight that crashed in the Federated States of Micronesia on Friday. He describes the ordeal to Jamie Tahana, while a body has been found in the sunken plane.
…Passenger on plane that crashed off Chuuk wants answers
A passenger on board the Air Niugini plane that crash landed into the sea in Federated States of Micronesia last week says he believes pilot error is to blame. Audio
Search continues for passenger missing after Air Niugini rescue
Papua New Guinea's national carrier says a search continues in Micronesia for a passenger missing after last Friday's crash landing of an Air Niugini flight.
47 people rescued after plane crashes into the sea
Passengers and crew on board an Air Niugini Boeing 737 flight were rescued by a flotilla of boats when the plane appeared to miss the runway, crashing into the sea in Micronesia. Video, Audio