US ICE ar kōrọọḷọk ri Majōl ro / 18 Ri Majōl Arrive to RMI by US ICE Escort
Deportee Task Force eo ilo Majōl im bar ra ko jet an kien rar jipañ doon im kōṃṃan bwe ri Majōl 18 ren tōpar Majōl ilo Juun 10, 2025. Armej rein raar ro ekar wōr…
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State Lawmaker Files Complaint but City Supports Fayetteville Mayor’s Comments: City Police Don’t Act as ICE Agents
The Fayetteville mayor’s office and the city’s attorney have released new statements weighing in on recent comments made by Mayor Molly Rawn related to local police (not) assisting immigration authorities, a statement that prompted a complaint…
Service industries impacted by increased immigration enforcement – ICE raid of meat production plant in Omaha
Last week, ICE escalated enforcement starting with raids of Home Depots, restaurants, warehouses, and garment factories in Southern California. Some protests were organized in response, which California Governor Newsom has stated was mostly peaceful and…
Chuuk State Legislators need to listen to concerns stirred up by their own pay raise
The Chuuk State Legislature recently passed Act 17-24, a controversial proposal to increase salaries by $55,000 and expense allowances by $11,000 respectively — raising each legislator’s monthly compensation by $5,500. The bill was vetoed by…
Chuuk, NOT complying with federal regulations yet, but first step is taken at Akoyikoyi school
Clark Graham has always been a “no-BS” kind of a guy. In the Chuukese culture, he is very forward in his approach. Sometimes, he could even come off as arrogant. But that’s just how the…
Civil, political unrest continues—like in the United States—long after Chuuk Gov. Narruhn’s speech at swearing-in ceremony
Civil unrest breaks out in violence after swearing-in ceremony Almost immediately after the swearing-in ceremony for Chuuk Gov. and Lt. Gov., Alexander R. Narruhn and Mekioshy William, a melee started— on that morning of April…
“Nothing Micro about Micronesia” Performs in Saipan and Guam
Jasmine Stole Weiss writes from Guam about the Inter-Island and U.S. performances of theater production, Nothing Micro about Micronesia. Read her full write-up in her substack The Husk and subscribe for more content. https://thehusk.substack.com/p/nothing-micro-about-micronesia-comes “Nothing…
RMI Reaffirms Support of Media Freedom
MAJURO| MAY 3, 2025 Opening remarks by Minister Jess Gasper, Jr for the Celebration of World Press Freedom Day with the My Pacific Island Film Competition sponsored by Pacific Media Institute Yokwe aolep. Kamololo Anij….
My Pacific Story Short 2025 Entries and Winners
The My Pacific Story Short Film Competition 2025 showcased selected entries and announced the four winning submissions in celebration of World Press Freedom on May 3, 2025. The competition was hosted by The Pacific Media…
REAL ID: COFA Citizens urged to apply by May 7
Most of our traveling difficulties can be alleviated with a real REAL ID card in our possession… especially, if you were a real globetrotter. For instance, it can speed up your wait in line at…
