. Associate Professor Kuan-Ju Chen, UOG, writes a Letter to the Editor News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Oct 02, 2023 Share this News Associate Professor Kuan-Ju Chen, UOG, writes a Letter to the Editor Associate Professor Kuan-Ju Chen, UOG, writes a Letter to the Editor
. Businesses worry about new Marshalls worker comp law News: Marshall Islands Posted on: Oct 02, 2023 Share this News Businesses worry about new Marshalls worker comp law MAJURO, Marshall Islands — A new workers compensation law goes into effect Oct. 2 with the requirement that all employers in the Marshall Islands obtain insurance to cover worker injuries and medical care needed as a result of on-the-job injuries. Just days before it is implemented, Saipan-based insurance companies involved in potentially providing insurance for the worker compensation program have pushed back at greatly reduced rates.
. ANA flies high in on-time global airline report; industry faces staffing shortage News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Japan, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Oct 01, 2023 Share this News ANA flies high in on-time global airline report; industry faces staffing shortage In an industry that is still recovering from the pandemic and dealing with staffing challenges, the players continue to strive for high performance.
. Dept of Interior: $1.2M in grants to help combat invasive species across Pacific News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Sep 07, 2023 Share this News Dept of Interior: $1.2M in grants to help combat invasive species across Pacific A $1,240,411 grant aims to reduce invasive species in U.S. territories and Freely Associated States. This grant, from the U.S. Department of Interior follows a $1.4 million grant for coral reef management and protection, according to a press release.
Marshall Islands-Walmart deal continues historic development of tuna supply News: Marshall Islands Posted on: Sep 04, 2023 Share this News Marshall Islands-Walmart deal continues historic development of tuna supply MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The recent extension of a tuna supply contract between the world’s largest retail company and a Marshall Islands startup expands a milestone opportunity for fishing nations in the Pacific.
. Marshall Islands receives USDA telecom grant; Kwajalein housing milcon contract awarded News: Marshall Islands Posted on: Aug 24, 2023 Share this News Marshall Islands receives USDA telecom grant; Kwajalein housing milcon contract awarded Parsons Government Services Inc. of Pasadena, Calif., was awarded a $34,291,600 firm-fixed-price contract for family housing replacement. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in the Marshall Islands [at the U.S. Army Garrison on Kwajalein Atoll], with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2027.
. House hearing in Guam on regional security coming up News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Aug 22, 2023 Share this News House hearing in Guam on regional security coming up The House Committee on Natural Resources will host a Congressional Field Hearing on Guam from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 24 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.
. Guam firmly in Missile Defense Agency plans News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Aug 15, 2023 Share this News Guam firmly in Missile Defense Agency plans While the U.S. Missile Defense Agency awaits approval for the $9.6 billion it’s seeking in the fiscal 2023 budget, it is moving ahead with plans for Guam.
Interior announces millions in grants to U.S. Territories, Freely Associated States News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau Posted on: Aug 14, 2023 Share this News Interior announces millions in grants to U.S. Territories, Freely Associated States The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs announced the following grants Aug. 11.
. Nauru Airlines and more in tourism News: Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands Posted on: Aug 07, 2023 Share this News Nauru Airlines and more in tourism Nauru Airlines added a Boeing 737-800F to its fleet for freight operations. The airline operates four Boeing 737-300 passenger aircraft, and services to Brisbane, Honiara, Majuro, Nadi, Pohnpei and Tarawa. During the FAA’s downing of Asia Pacific Airlines to islands in Micronesia, Nauru Airlines began carrying cargo on routes in the region.