Micronesia
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
FSM opens Indonesia engagement in first ever presidential visit
Indonesia will open a new consulate in the Federated States of Micronesia as part of a raft of agreements between the two countries.
Bishop to head bipartisan Australian visit to Micronesia
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Minister for International Development Concetta Fierravanti-Wells embark on a tour of Micronesian states this weekend.
Yap offers free women's health checks
Female government workers in the Micronesian state of Yap are being offered time off for free health checks later this month, as the cost of treating cancer soars.
Range of resolutions reached at Micronesian Islands Forum
Agreements on climate change and illegal fishing were among a slew of resolutions signed by leaders last week at the 23rd Micronesian Islands Forum in Saipan.
Micronesian leaders agree on common resolutions at summit
The leaders of Micronesia have agreed to key resolutions tabled last week at a summit in the areas of fisheries, climate change transportation and health. Audio
Micronesian leaders say they need more US support
Micronesia's leaders want more help from the US government to protect fisheries and improve transportation.
Micronesian leaders called on to improve healthcare
The leaders of Micronesia are now tasked with putting into action a series of resolutions passed during a three day summit last week, including efforts to improve healthcare and reduce high incidences… Audio
Micronesian leaders tasked with putting resolutions into action
The leaders of Micronesia are now tasked with putting into action a series of resolutions passed during their summit last week that include efforts to improve healthcare.
Micronesians 'slowly dying' from poor diet - Palau leader
Palau's President says while impoverished people around the world are dying from hunger, ironically people in Micronesia are succumbing due to overeating.
Micronesian leaders meet on regional issues
The leaders of the Micronesia have gathered to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship with the United States.
Climate, migration, US on Micronesia summit agenda
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
US Senator visits Micronesia
A US Senator pushing to extend the Northern Marianas-only transitional worker programme through a bill she co-authored is visiting Micronesia.
CNMI hospital to get $US900K solar power system
The Commonwealth Health Center (CHCC) will become only a handful of government facilities in Micronesia to tap solar power as its energy source after its board of trustees approved a alternative power…
Impacts of climate change on Pacific food raised in Rome
A high-level meeting in Rome has warned that climate change poses an "alarming threat to food systems and food security in the Pacific islands."
Refugees stuck in Pohnpei in 'inhumane' conditions
Four Nepalese men are stuck on a rickety boat in the Federated States of Micronesia nearly a year after they were given refugee status. Audio
Refugees under 'arbitrary detention' in Micronesia
Four Nepalese men are stuck on a rickety boat in Micronesia nearly a year after they were given refugee status.
Geopolitical tensions a growing threat for Guam
A Guam academic says the Micronesian territory faces a greater threat from geopolitical tensions in the region. Having an anti-missile system in Guam has not necessarily made local people feel safe. Audio
Micronesian banana fibre startup attracts attention
A small Micronesian startup, Green Banana Paper, is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre. Audio
Micronesian startup's banana wallets gain attention
A small Micronesian startup is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre.