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They say the process used to adopt the resolution, which calls on France to re-inscribe the territory on the United Nations decolonization list, was flawed. They say the assembly president, Jacqui Drollet, refused to give speaking time to all those wishing to debate the resolution and that he decla…

The master carver for the canoe was Chief Bruno Tharngan. Due to the tide schedule, the launching of the outrigger canoe was held on Aug. 20. The canoe was taken for a short test-sailing within the lagoon in the afternoon before it was taken back to shore at Gachpar. YTNS will offer canoe rides dur…

During the adoption of the journal, the Legislature deferred action on the 22nd Session Day Journal to the next Session Day. The only communication that the Legislature received from the governor during the session today was introduced after it was assigned to the Resources, Education and Developme…

This closure is to allow for the FY 2012 allotment process to begin as scheduled. This date will be the last day the office can accept and process requests for reprogramming or re-designation of funds. Requests received by the office after the cut-off date will not be accepted, unless there are eme…

In his keynote address during celebrations to mark the province’s 2nd Appointed Day, Philip highlighted the significant contribution of Malaitans toward nation-building since the colonial era. For this reason, Philip said Malaita is an integral part of Solomon Islands and as the most populous provi…

The operation was conducted under a surveillance agreement between the three Micronesian nations and Nauru.  Aimed at fostering coordination and cooperation in regional surveillance of the fishing activities occurring in the Exclusive Economic Zones of the participants, the operation covered well i…

Maxtone-Graham said people consume unhealthy food simply because they cannot afford healthy foods. He said he will promote healthy food. Maxtone-Graham highlighted that food such as white flour, sugar and lamb flaps etc are unhealthy and says tax collected from these foods will subsidize the prices…

The Fiji Trade Union Congress and the Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions have jointly condemned what they say is the shutting out of their views in the state censored media. FTUC General Secretary Felix Anthony said unions are frustrated by what they see as propaganda rather than journalism. “Peo…

Last month, FSM and other Micronesian nations endorsed the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project. Its project officer, Peni Leavu, said the program encourages climate change projects in three main areas. These are food security and production, water resources management and coastal managemen…

While in Yap, the group will also be visiting officials in the government to discuss the issues concerning the use of Tobacco in the State. Members of the health team include Susan White and Marybeth Welton, both from the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, and Shra Alik and Xner Luther…