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In Memoriam: FSM Vice President Yosiwo P. George

Read in Chuukese – Acheman Amafen Yosio Palikuun George On August 14th, 2022, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announced, with great sadness, that the Honorable Yosiwo Palikkun George, Vice President of the FSM, passed away.  Vice President Yosiwo Palikkun George dedicated  his life to the service of this Nation with unquestionable

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Majuro Copes with COVID19 Spread as Pohnpei and Kosrae Near End of Outbreak

As of August 10, 2022, more than 150 active cases have been confirmed in Majuro and scattered cases are being reported in Ebeye. There are reports of illness on some outer islands but these are unconfirmed as COVID. There are likely hundreds of active cases though that have not been counted yet as many people

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Even With Borders Closed, Majuro Now Faces Community Spread of COVID19

On August 8th 2022, RMI President H.E. David Kabua confirmed the first cases of community transmission of COVID19 in Majuro. It is not clear the source of contact. RMI borders have been closed since March 2020 and were expected to reopen in October of this year. Protocols still require 10 days of quarantine before re-entering

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Stroll the Atoll

This year Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) hosted their 3rd annual Stroll the Atolls festival, a two-day event of Marshallese community celebrations and programs, starting with an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities at Crystal Bridges (https://crystalbridges.org/calendar/stroll-the-atolls-bridging-waves-expo/) and an open dialogue with the youth organized by Tōlemour. The afternoon events include traditional crafts, foods and storytelling—all

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A Summer Like Never Before at The Jones Center!

Riit ilo Kajin Majel: https://aejemjem.com/lale-worst-case-scenario-ilo-jones-center-eo/ The Jones Center is activating its Springdale campus in exciting new ways this summer by hosting an interactive survival-challenge exhibition and an outdoor music and movie night especially for children and families. With amenities like the region’s only indoor ice arena and the world-class Runway Bike Park, The Jones Center

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FSM President Panuelo Addresses Community Spread of COVID-19 Cases in Pohnpei and Kosrae

On July 28th, 2022, FSM President Pauelo spoke regarding the current crisis resulting from community spread of COVID-19 currently in Pohnpei and Kosrae. The FSM COVID-19 Update reported over 2700 cases on July 27th and more than 3500 on July 28th. The number of deaths remains 4 at this time. Given the immediate concerns of

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