Good Shepherd Hosts Chris Jones with much Iakwe
Albious Latior, who had been renting space in the back of a furniture store for his congregation to worship until this past year, now has an office at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and they conduct…
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Who is Chris Jones and why should he be govenor?
This article has been sponsored by the Jones Campaign. Riit ilo Kajin Majel – Wōn in Chris Jones? View video recordings in Marshallese and English – Full Interview. Chris Jones spoke with Chikin Melele last…
Acheman Amafen Yosio Palikkun George
Read in English – In Memoriam: The Honorable Yosiwo P. George Nón Akos 14, 2022 ewe mwuun Federated States of Micronesia a apioni fiti ar chupun me netipeta punámafen Yosiwo Palikkun George, ewe Vice President…
Community Transmission of COVID-19 in Yap
With the discovery of two cases of community transmission in Yap on August 16, 2022, the Governor temporarily suspended work for all government non-essential workers and closed all schools for August 17-22 to prepare emergency…
September 2022 sees COVID-19 Surge in Yap
The first week of September has seen COVID-19 surge in Yap. The Yap State Department of Health has reported that Yap has been hitting consistently high numbers of new positive cases for COVID-19, at 200…
Second Annual TōleMour Youth Summit and “Unconventional Conversations”
7.29.2022 Following the kick-off events for Stroll the Atoll 2022 this past week, the youth-focused ri-Majol advocacy group Tōlemour held their second annual Youth Summit in the beautiful rooms of Crystal Bridges Museum. The Summit…
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…
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…
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…
ACOM Pacific Islander Diabetes Prevention Program (2017-2021)
This lifestyle change program reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (and 71% for people over the age of 60) and reduces risks of heart disease and stroke. ACOM lifestyle coaches, Fressana…
