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Tourism = jobs, revenue Analysts show visitor industry's impact on Guam Military mulls Guam infrastructure Guam's civilian seaport, utilities plants and other infrastructure facilities need an approach beyond just making fixes, said the head of the federal office that's coordinating the buildup. Low Bookings Force Our Airline To Suspend Marshall Islands Service Our Airline will stop flying to to Majuro in the Marshall Islands from July 4 due to low bookings on the sector. Greenpeace "reserves the right" to tell Micronesia governments how to handle the fish in their sovereign waters" Read the whole thing. FSM President writes Uruo family Word of the late U.S. Army Sgt. Iosiwo Uruo's heroism continues to spread over oceans as condolences were extended to the fallen soldier's family from the newly elected president of the Federated States of Micronesia. Resort to abut Gun Beach A South Korean developer's plan to develop its recently purchased Gun Beach land into a towering resort hotel and condominium has added optimism in the already booming Guam real estate market. U.S. Senators, Representatives Call For 'Quick Review' Of Palau Compact Seven members of the U.S. Congress have formally asked the Bush Administration to fast track its required formal review of Washington’s Compact of Free Association with Palau. The review is key to the upcoming renegotiation of the financial and defense agreement between the two nations. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates Micronesia GLENDALE, Ariz. —Micronesia was one of many cultures that were presented at a luncheon hosted by Luke Air Force Base here in Arizona as they celebrated the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Marshall Islands: Kwajalein Cargo Rate Discussions Continue Continental Micronesia is currently in discussions with the US Army command at Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) regarding changes in ground handling fees related to service into Kwajalein. According to a Continental Micronesia official, a final decision to halt cargo services was not made, but was being discussed. Two FSM Citizens Appointed To U.S. Military Service Academies Two citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia have received appointments to attend two U.S. military service academies. Food stamps won't be cut Residents who have been receiving food-stamp assistance will continue to do so today -- and in the future, said Department of Public Health and Social Services officials yesterday. However, the local agency could lose the federal dollars that pay for the administrative costs, including salaries, of the Public Health staff that processes and administers the food stamp program. Nearly 8K aliens could qualify Thousands of foreign workers may be eligible for permanent residency under the CNMI immigration bill drafted by the federal government. Guam airport on measles alert THE Guam International Airport Authority has reactivated its precautionary measures to watch out for possible entry of measles-infected passengers, airport spokesman Rolenda Faasunalie said yesterday. Faasunalie said the airport authority has briefed supervisors and personnel on the Department of Public Health and Social Services’ advisory about the measles outbreak in Japan, where the virulent spread of the disease potentially affect thousands of people in Tokyo and other outlying areas. Feds to suspend food stamp funding for Guam THE U.S. Department of Agriculture will cut off funding assistance to Guam’s poor families, citing the government of Guam’s mismanagement of the Food Stamp Program which encourages abuses that result in a significant amount of federal dollars lost to ineligible recipients. $1.25B Guam road project detailed Guam's future billion-dollar highway, which is a piece of the military buildup puzzle, likely will run across largely undeveloped hills and valleys of Chalan Pago, Yona and Piti, according to a tentative map from the Navy. UNIVERSITY OF GUAM CUTTING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS HAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, May 30) – Starting today, fewer University-of-Guam-bound students will be able to get grants and scholarships after UOG announced yesterday that they would be reducing financial assistance to meet cuts imposed by the new budget law. Taiwan President To Visit Pacific Allies Again This Year With less than a year left in his presidency, Chen Shui-bian has big diplomatic plans for the second half of the year reports Radio Taiwan International. F-16 squadron deploys to Andersen AIRMEN and aircraft from the 27th Fighter Wing are arriving at Andersen Air Force Base today, marking the biggest deployment of fighters to Guam in recent years. Construction begins 2010 - Projects to begin ahead of Marine relocation Guam: Mark three years from now, or July 2010, on your calendar. That's the estimated start of the multibillion-dollar construction for Guam to host the 8,000 Marines and their 9,000 dependents who are part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, according to a Defense Department time line. Japanese group to take up the cudgels for Marshalls residents THE activist group U.S.-Japan Committee on Racial Justice will be in Washington, D.C. the whole month of June to lobby the U.S. Congress to increase the monetary compensation for Marshall Island residents, who survived 67 nuclear tests over five decades ago, according to activist leader Debbie Quinata. Army Sgt. Iosiwo Uruo, 27, originally from Chuuk, died on May 24, in Buhriz, Iraq Army Sgt. Iosiwo Uruo, 27, died on May 24, in Buhriz, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came under attack from enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash., according to a Department of Defense release. Official: Buildup not cause for alarm Island residents shouldn't be alarmed about a recently released Pentagon report that states communist China is building up its military and increasing its capabilities for pre-emptive strikes and surprise attacks, Guam's top security chief said yesterday. Governor Says Minimum Wage Hike Means End Of Garment Industry Governor Benigno Fitial says approval of a hike in the U.S. minimum wage, which now includes the Northern Marianas and American Samoa, means an end to what's left of the Saipan garment industry, the Saipan Tribune reports. Another son of Micronesia killed in Iraq 2:50 p.m., May 26 — Another son of Micronesia was killed in the War on Terror. Isuo Uruo, 28, formerly of Agana Heights was killed in Iraq. Family members said Uruo was stationed out of Fort Lewis, Kentucky and was in Kuwait last year. Military officials told the family yesterday of Uruo’s death. Uruo is the 21st serviceman from Micronesia to be killed since the War on Terror began, according to Pacific Daily News files. Applaud Passage of Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) applaud the passage of H.R. 1595, the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act /snip/ The review commission was mandated to determine whether there was uniformity in the war claims paid to the residents of Guam under the Guam Meritorious Claims Act, as compared with awards made to similarly affected individuals in other territories occupied by the Imperial Japanese military forces during World War II. Foster Committal Hearing Set For August Australian businessman Peter Foster will face a committal hearing in August on charges of laundering money from Micronesia reports Radio Australia. Palau Population 19,907 Says Ministry of Health Palau's Minister of Health, Victor Yano, has settled the question of the population of Palau. A report released on Wednesday to the public by the Ministry of Health says that there are a total of 19, 907 people living in Palau with 5,469 non-Palauans or 27%. Marshalls’ new hospital has big price tag MAJURO — The largest government-funded project in the history of the Marshall Islands — a new hospital — will be built in Majuro over the next five years. But the initial price tag raised red flags for both Marshall Islands and United States government officials, forcing a possible $10 million reduction in the overall cost. Majuro Hospital administrator Sandy Alfred unveiled the plan this week for what is estimated to be a 120-bed, approximately $30 million project — largely funded by the United States. Japan commits $6 billion - Funding approved for Marine relocation to Guam Japan yesterday committed in law to funding the Marine relocation to Guam. It is a $6 billion commitment from Japan -- the bigger chunk of the $10 billion relocation-to-Guam price tag -- that paves the way for the largest military buildup on island since World War II. At least $1 billion a year could flow into the island over the next decade. FSM to hold special election PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services) — The National Elections Office has scheduled July 3 for the special election to fill the two vacancies in the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. 3 Saipan police officers train in Pohnpei THREE police officers from the Department of Public Safety on Saipan are undergoing training related to human and drug trafficking in Pohnpei. PI Foreign Affairs Cautions Females Seeking Palau Jobs Davao Today has cautioned the public, especially women seeking work in Palau, against unscrupulous recruiters and abusive employers in the Republic of Palau. FSM Department of Justice Files 13 Charges against Marehalau and Calderon - Charges are Filed One Day After President Mori’s Selection in Congress POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia (STPNS) -- Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM (May14) - Attorney General Marstella Jack, on the first business day after new FSM President Manny Mori was selected by Congress, on May 14 filed with the FSM Supreme Court, formal charges against former FSM Ambassador to the U.S. Mr. Jesse B. Marehalau of Yap and FSM Embassy employee Enrico Calderon of the Philippines. AG Wants Failed Bank President Extradited From NZ Palau’s Attorney General Jeff Beattie has filed three counts of cheating against the president of the collapsed Pacific Savings Bank, Tim Taunton. The charges stem from an alleged $4 million-plus in personal loans from PSB to Taunton and companies to which he was affiliated. FSM foundation taps Smith Barney Guam A POHNPEI-based foundation has tapped a Guam financial company to handle its investment consulting and custody services. The Leo Etscheit Foundation and Memorial Fund, or Etscheit Foundation, has appointed Smith Barney Guam to provide financial consulting services to the foundation’s trust fund. FSM Government files criminal charges against Marehalau and Calderon Palikir, POHNPEI (FSM Information Services): May 21, 2007 - Filed with the FSM Supreme Court on May 14 2007, the FSM Government charged both Marehalau and Calderon with alleged criminal conspiracy and alleged violations of the FSM Financial Management Regulations. Former FSM ambassador faces charges After a yearlong investigation into an alleged illegal passport conspiracy, the government of the Federated States of Micronesia has filed criminal charges against former Ambassador Jesse Marehalau and former FSM Embassy employee Enrico Calderon. Tinian soldier killed in Iraq Victor Michael Fontanilla joined the Army less than two years ago as a step to pursuing his dreams for his young family. Guam's War claims bill sparks debate among bloggers in US “We’re paying Guam for Japan’s sins now? Are these freakin’ people insane? Washington, D.C. is awash in so much money, the nutcases cannot find enough ways in which to spread around the confiscated spoils,” reads another comment. Old, new ailments trouble Micronesia The introduction of a Western diet has begun to erode the health of Micronesians /snip/ Aloha Medical Mission volunteers recently treated Micronesians on Chuuk (Truk), Yap and other islands so remote that ships and aircraft visit only every few months. Camacho Signs Emergency Budget Bill Guam Governor Felix Camacho today signed into law a revised budget bill that will cut the U.S. territory's government expenditures by $30 million, the Pacific Daily News reports. House Passes National Defense Authorization Act The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 which authorizes defense spending and policy for 2008, and contains multiple provisions important to Guam. Coconut power replaces diesel to fuel Pacific cars People on the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea have found their own solution to high energy prices — the humble coconut. They are developing mini-refineries that produce a coconut oil that can replace diesel. Micronesian Army Reservists Excluded From Nationwide Call-Up Army reservists in American Samoa, Guam and CNMI “are not part” of a nation-wide call up issued last week by the Pentagon, but reservists based in Pago Pago will be mobilized for other duties, according to Lt. Col. Howard Sugai.   FSM News | The FSM | FSM States | FSM Religion | FSM Health Issues | Our Troops | WW2 Stories | Love Potion | Products | Books
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