Regional Archives - Page 5 of 485 - Marianas Variety News & Views

Micronesia expands sustainable fishing through community-led FAD networks

November 23, 2025

KOROR, Palau (TNC) — The Nature Conservancy Micronesia and Polynesia, together with local fishing communities and fisheries management agencies, has expanded the use of coastal Fish Aggregating Devices or FADs across Micronesia. Over the past year, more than 10 new FADs were installed in Palau, the…

Guam WIC Program Lifts Least Expensive Brand (LEB) measure on Nov 19.

November 19, 2025

(Guam) – Following the recent reopening of the federal government, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program announces the lifting of Least Expensive Brand (LEB) measure, effective on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. To make shopping easier, W…

UOG and NAVFAC partners to tackle Brown Tree Snake invasion with workshop

November 18, 2025

(UOG-NAVFAC) – Over 125 community members gathered at Gab Gab Beach for a critical Brown Tree Snake (BTS) Control Workshop and Snake Hunt, a collaborative effort organized by NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant). T…

Fiji, Pacific partners call for greater investment in the Pacific Resilience Facility

November 18, 2025

Facility has already secured $167 million in pledges, aiming to reach $500 million by 2026 to fund community-led climate resilience projects (PACNEWS) – Pacific leaders have issued a strong call for increased global investment in the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), a home-grown regional fu…

Pacific civil society organizations condemn U.S plans to hold nuclear tests

November 18, 2025

(PACNEWS)—Pacific civil society organizations have condemned any plans by the United States administration to resume nuclear weapons testing. This follows reports that the Trump administration has decided to conduct nuclear tests for the first time since 1992. This move would break the intern…

Fiji Airways wins double honors at 2026 APEX awards

November 18, 2025

(PACNEWS) – Fiji Airways has once again earned global recognition for its signature Fijian hospitality, taking home two major titles at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards — Best Cabin Service and Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific. The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), o…

Cook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause, lack of government clarity

November 18, 2025

(PACNEWS) – The tourism industry is calling for transparency from the Cook Islands government after New Zealand quietly extended its funding freeze to $29.8 million (US$16.89 million) in the latest twist to the diplomatic fallout between the two governments. The Cook Islands Tourism Industry …

Silicon Valley Advisor: Amazon Must Reframe What’s Left of their Workforce

November 18, 2025

(Newsweek ) Like many companies this year, Amazon announced major layoffs. The problem is not only smaller teams are now left, but there’s also scattered attention. After a big cut, the instinct across any organization is to brace. People narrow their focus to survival. Leaders hedge. Initiatives r…

Trump sets sights on Pacific seafloor near the Marianas Trench

November 17, 2025

Efforts to expand deep-sea mining are alarming scientists and Indigenous leaders, who worry mining risks fisheries and food security. (Grist) – The Trump administration is expanding its deep-sea mining ambitions to the region around the Marianas Trench in the western Pacific, and is nearly do…

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Fung-wong, still reeling from Kalmaegi

November 9, 2025

ISABELA, Philippines (Reuters) — More than 900,000 people evacuated vulnerable areas of the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong began lashing the main island of Luzon, with work and classes suspended across several regions, including Metro Manila.

Friday, January 9, 2026 12:51 am

Recent

Hopwood school construction may be rebid

Diving instructor to plead guilty to child pornography charge

Yeom disputes Post casino report

New law aims to encourage business development on Saipan

Saipan mayor turns to businesses, nonprofits for road repair support

Special Editions

In Honor of His Legacy and Public Service

CNMI SBDC Newsletter Vol. 02 August 2025

PSS Students First Newsletter ARPA Ed. 03

Submit

Regional

Micronesia expands sustainable fishing through community-led FAD networks

Guam WIC Program Lifts Least Expensive Brand (LEB) measure on Nov 19.

UOG and NAVFAC partners to tackle Brown Tree Snake invasion with workshop

Fiji, Pacific partners call for greater investment in the Pacific Resilience Facility

Pacific civil society organizations condemn U.S plans to hold nuclear tests

Fiji Airways wins double honors at 2026 APEX awards

Cook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause, lack of government clarity

Silicon Valley Advisor: Amazon Must Reframe What’s Left of their Workforce

Trump sets sights on Pacific seafloor near the Marianas Trench

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Fung-wong, still reeling from Kalmaegi

Trending

Weekly Poll

Latest E-edition

Hopwood school construction may be rebid

Diving instructor to plead guilty to child pornography charge

Yeom disputes Post casino report

New law aims to encourage business development on Saipan

Saipan mayor turns to businesses, nonprofits for road repair support