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U.S Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited the island nation last week and accused Beijing of “ongoing destabilizing activities” in the Pacific. Palau President Tommy Remengesau later revealed he told Esper that the U.S military was welcome to build facilities in his country, an archipelago about 1,5…

This assistance will be used primarily for the health and education sectors as well as infrastructure projects and maintenance related activities in the Marshall Islands. As required under U.S. Public Law 108-188, the JEMFAC meets annually to review Compact budgetary spending proposed by the RMI go…

This task force, which includes representatives from the national and state governments, will help guide the other founding members of Blue Prosperity Micronesia and partner organizations to advance the program goals in a manner that represents the needs and desires of the FSM’s citizens.  Goals in…

Now, 60 years after JFK’s election as president, some are wondering if the days of “Camelot” are over after U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III’s failed attempt to oust incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey in Tuesday’s state Democratic primary. The loss marks the first time a member of the political dynasty has…

In an interview following the short visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Remengesau said Palau’s development opportunities will expand with the help of bigger nations. “You can talk about being economically self-sufficient, that’s always a good goal, but don’t give too many false hopes to…

Trump’s odds, reflecting wagers matched on the peer-to-peer betting network, stood at evens, Betfair Exchange said, versus 21-20 for Biden. Betfair Exchange said four bets of over 10,000 pounds ($13,362) were placed on the platform overnight, of which three were on Trump, while the biggest stake of…