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…
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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…
Addressing Criticisms of the COVID Response in Majuro
Let me take a moment to make a personal reflection before reporting on covid news from Majuro. When the covid pandemic shut down schools and work and closed borders two and half years ago, I…
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…
Stroll the Atoll
These coconut “smoothies” or lukwor was made with fresh ui, or coconut sprout, and freshly grated lime. Elukkun ennoi! Bubu Shine recounted the story of how ametoma was created in Jaluit by Marshallese women to…
A Summer Like Never Before at The Jones Center!
Riit ilo Kajin Majel: https://chikinmelele.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…
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…
