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According to a report on New Caledonian radio, a 70-year-old Tuvalu woman has spearheaded the move as her ancestors hail from Futuna, whose language is similar to Tuvaluan. The report said she has been advised that she and her family will be given land. One Tuvalu family is said to have settled whi…

Hancock was recognized and awarded for all the endless and tiresome hours of services provided throughout Aug. 1, 2006 to June 17, 2011 for outstanding job performance as the Wa’ab Community Health Center medical director. He was presented an art gift. The Nimgil Youth Organization was also recogni…

Congressional Act 17-2 is now Public Law 17-2. This legislation further amends Title 2, Section 201 of the FSM Code, requiring congressional action on presidential nominations to occur within two consecutive sessions or 30 days after nominations’ submission to the FSM Congress, whichever occurs lat…

• The establishment of a competitive and liberalized communication environment in the next two to three years in the FSM. • The implementation of a broadband submarine fiber optics capability for all states in the FSM within four years. A Telecommunications and Submarine Fiber Optics Task Force has…

It followed the publication of an article on the CNN.com travel website detailing the results of a recent online poll conducted by the U.S.-based “Brides” magazine with top travel agents from the leading internationally spread Signature Travel Network. “Brides” magazine’s travel editor Jacqueline G…

Trochus harvesting is authorized on all reefs of Yap Main Island. However, all registered fishermen are encouraged to obtain permission from customary owners of reefs and water areas as recognized by custom and traditions, and are hereby advised to refrain from any harvesting activities within the …

Following an invocation by Reverend Joseph Billoti, Guam Detachment Recruiting Commander First Sgt. Albert Fagan provided opening remarks. In her own remarks, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to the FSM Lori Dando said, “I stand here before you today not only as an American diplomat. Not only as a repr…

These services will take place beginning Thursday, July 7, until Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wise Owl Animal Hospital in Kolonia. If possible, bring leashes and crates or cages for your animals. A diverse and experienced team of veterinarians is looking forward to serving you and…

FOX-Yap, or Friends of Xavier-Yap, is an organization composed of current and former students of Xavier High School, as well as friends and supporters of the school. Each state in the FSM as well as the countries of Palau and the Marshall Islands, among other areas, has a Friends of Xavier organiza…

Cases against Nella Nashion and Steve Samuel charge their involvement in a scheme to defraud the government by issuing checks to the local business Home Special Supply, which did not provide any service or products to the government in return. Samuel is charged with grand larceny, conspiracy and ot…