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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Debate erupts over Chuuk's efforts to leave FSM
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former FSM president warning of dire… Audio
Trump approves disaster funding for FSM
The US President Donald Trump has approved disaster funding for the Federated States of Micronesia after severe storms, flooding and landslides in March.
Haze from Hawai'i's Kilauea reaches CNMI again
Haze from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has again reached Guam and the Northern Marianas, over 6,000 kilometres away.
Sport: Micronesian Games change basketball eligibility rules
For the first time ever the Micronesian Games basketball competition will follow international eligibility rules.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 April 2018
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
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
Micronesian leaders on Saipan for regional summit
Leaders from Micronesia's island states are on Saipan this week attending the 23rd Micronesia Islands Forum.
'Island Soldier' brings hope in FSM
It is a long way from the Micronesian island of Kosrae to Afghanistan, but that is the journey many make when they enlist in the US military. Video, Audio
Arctic - Pacific exchange to explore cultural links
An environmental scientist hopes a new exchange programme between Arctic communities and islands in Micronesia will lead to a stronger voice against climate change.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 July 2017
Controversy mars the first half of polling in PNG's elections; French Polynesia marks 51 years since the first nuclear test; Life improves for four refugees stranded in Micronesia; Norfolk leaders… Audio
Hopes that photos will trigger NCD discussion
There are hopes a regional photography competition will spur more discussion on non-communicable diseases among people across the region. Audio
PNA's new tuna canning training has 13 graduates
Thirteen participants from Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands gained certification for small-scale tuna canning operations following a one-week…
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
Pohnpei site on World Heritage List
A group of ancient islets in the Federated States of Micronesia is the newest addition to the Pacific's list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Audio
Sport: FSM hoping for medal shock in Rio
The Federated States of Micronesia believes it has an outside chance of winning an Olympic medal.
Sport: FSM not taking any chances over zika in Rio
The Federated States of Micronesia is taking a cautious approach to health and safety risks at next month's Rio Olympics.
Kiribati man charged with assaulting a fisheries observer
A Kiribati national working on a purse seiner could face up to 12 months in jail in the Federated States of Micronesia if he's found guilty of assaulting a fisheries observer.
Police trained to deal with gender violence
Police from around the region have gathered in Pohnpei for a workshop aimed at improving how they deal with gender violence and discrimination against women.
Micronesia drought easing
A professor of meteorology at the University of Guam says drought conditions in Micronesia are easing but normal levels of rainfall are unlikely to return until the end of the year.