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Surangel Whipps Jr. KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. has announced plans to retain his current cabinet ministers in his upcoming administration, with Vice President-elect Raynold “Arnold” Oilouch slated to lead the Ministry of Justice.    The announcement was made …

A view shows a destroyed car in front of a residential building, which was damaged by a Russian missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine Nov. 18, 2024. KYIV (Reuters) — The U.S. decision to authorize long-range Ukrainian strikes could help Kyiv defend the foothold in Russia’s Kursk region that it seiz…

Congresswoman Amata, right, with former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement that President-elect Trump will nominate former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who was born i…

A file photo of Congresswoman Amata with Sen. Marco Rubio. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump is nominating Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida to serve as the next secret…

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits and Handing Over of the ASEAN Chairmanship to Malaysia, at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 11, 2024. MANILA (Reuters) — Philippine President Ferdina…

Elise Stefanik WASHINGTON, D.C. (Office of the American Samoa Congressional Delegate) — U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is applauding the announcement by President-elect Trump that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York will be nominated for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “Congresswom…

The effects of gusts from passing Tropical Storm Man-yi can be seen as tourists take pictures at the Paseo de Susana Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Hagåtña. HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — Guam was spared from significant rain and winds brought by Tropical Storm Man-yi as it ended up veering …

Tommy Remengesau Jr. KOROR (Island Times/Pacnews) — Following the wrap up of votes’ tabulation on Wednesday last week, Presidential candidate Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. and Vice President  Uduch Sengebau Senior have both offered their concessions. Delivering his statement, which was aired through the …

“Sharks Over-Under (Spit Shot)” photo entry by Ken Sutherland, winner of Best of MantaFest 2024. YAP (Yap Visitors Bureau) — The 17th annual MantaFest, hosted by the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, has once again captivated underwater photographers, divers, and ocean enthusiasts from around …

Surangel Whipps Jr. KOROR (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — A Palau Election Commission spokesperson says it’s highly unlikely President Surangel Whipps Jr. will lose the election.   Official results for the presidential election are yet to be declared. Unofficial results show Whipps ahead of former fo…