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But Sir Michael Somare, the man who was last week ordered to be restored to government by the Supreme Court, remains defiant, saying O’Neill’s overwhelming numbers in parliament do not matter. Governor-General Sir Michael Ogio sent a letter to parliament on Monday apologizing for signing in the min…

As of Dec. 15, 2011, there had been: • 851 total cases • 700 cases on Yap Island • 74 cases on Ulithi Atoll • 73 cases on Fais • 2 cases on Eauripik Island • 2 cases on Woleai Atoll •153 admissions to Yap State Hospital • 2 deaths from  dengue type 2 confirmed. The symptoms of dengue are high fever…

“This will change fisheries management as we know it,” Glen Joseph, the director of the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, said Thursday. He was reacting to London-based independent adjudicator Melanie Carter’s decision to reject objections by some tuna industry players to a plan that wil…

The effects of rising tides in the region are part of discussions involving politicians and scientists from France, the European Union and the Pacific Island region in Pape’ete. Delegates have heard that French Polynesia’s 270,000 inhabitants spread over an area the size of Europe will be affected …

A recent study released by the Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific evaluated health education programs in seven jurisdictions: (1) Hawaii, (2) American Samoa, (3) Guam, (4) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, (5) the Republic of the Marshall Islands, (6) the Federated States of Mi…

While either of the two sides could seek the royal assent to their choice as governor-general, Queen Elizabeth II, is likely to try to avoid a decision until the turmoil resolves internally. PNG is an independent nation that is part of the Commonwealth which has Elizabeth II as its monarch and head…

Also present were Yap Gov. Sebastian L. Anefal, Lt. Gov. Anthony Tareg, Education Director Vincent Parren, Youth and Civic Affairs Director Ruotpong Pongliyab and Yap High School officials, teachers and students. In his remarks, Prahar noted the importance of having a better learning facility. He r…

In response to a complaint filed by campaign officials of losing incumbent Amenta Matthew, Attorney General Filimon Manoni directed the police to begin investigating the allegations that while people were standing in line to vote at the polling station for Utrik Atoll voters, they were given sheets…

FACSSO is in Pohnpei for a meeting called by the National Department of Education, and it was the first for Dr. Rufino Mauricio, secretary of FSM Department of Education; and Vincent Parren, director of Yap State Department of Education. During the meeting, Mori informed FACSSO members of the upcom…

A triumphant Sir Michael Somare, the country’s former leader, has said he will present himself to the governor-general and take the oath of office. The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the election of O’Neill to the prime ministership by a parliamentary vote of 70-24 on August 2 was unconstitutio…