(Chuuk) - Governor Elimo Held in Contempt
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Chuuk State Court holds Governor Johnson Elimo and his attorney Johnny Meippen in contempt of Court for violating a court ordered injunction.
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Chuuk State: Bill to Allow Online Gambling Passed by Senate
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A bill to allow online gambling in the State of Chuuk has passed the Senate. It now awaits a House vote.
Read MoreChuuk Independence: Pro-Independence Questions
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The following questions/statements were collected in a collaborative effort with TFB members and the public.
Read MoreJohn Haglelgam Responds to Chuuk Independence Movement Questions
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This past December, former President John Haglelgam wrote a thought-provoking Letter to the Editor in The Kaselehlie Press about the Chuuk Independence Movement. TFB Micronesia was fortunate enough to ask him some questions about the Chuuk Independence Movement (with some from the public) and more about his opinions about it.
Read MoreWorld-class training for Robotics Students in Yap
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Island students have been receiving high tech training in the design and construction of robots as the five high schools of the Yap Robo League work towards their goal of a statewide robotics competition next spring.
Read MoreJason Reiong (Audio: Part 2)
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We continue our interview with Chuuk High School principal, Jason Reiong. In part 2 he talks about updates with the school and some future plans. He also discusses the rift between former principal Paul Hadik, vice principal Andrew Shelton and the DOE.
Read MoreJason Reiong (Audio: Part 1)
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Chuuk High School principal Jason Reiong sits with TFB members (Charity Irons and Mae-Stephanie Narruhn) to discuss the status of CHS following the resignations of former principal Paul Hadik and vice principal Andrew Shelton.
Read MoreMedia Stereotypes of Chuukese in Hawaii
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In Hawaii, discussing race and the construction of our identities is the cultural way of life. I enjoyed participating in deep, enlightening conversations about stereotypes and race almost on a daily basis. Unavoidably though, this led to some sharing negative perceptions of other people’s identities. These negative comments, in my experience, have largely been towards Micronesians-Chuukese...
Read MoreRobotics Kits Arrive in Yap
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Robotics clubs at five high schools in Yap received VEX Classroom and Competition kits earlier this month, kicking off expansion of the popular Yap Robo League.
Read MoreFilm Review: "Island Soldier"
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Island Soldier will have a different effect on different people. Some will cry, others will get angry, still more will nod quietly, thinking, "Yes, this feels familiar." At the heart of it, Island Soldier is a human story. It's the story of individuals and of the collectives they come from -- or in some cases, escape from.
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The film does a good job of highlighting continued problems with access to Veteran Affairs, economic dependency in the region, and a lack of opportunities. But where the film excels, is how it is able to bring to the fore the quiet stories of a mother grieving, a father waiting, a brother remembering, and a soldier dreaming...
Read MoreReview: Masters of the Currents
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Masters of the Currents, by TeAda Productions, is a play that manages to tell the experiences of Micronesians living in Hawaii. It is an ambitious idea, but one that I think was successful...
Read MoreWhy REPAC Stopped Donations to Chuuk
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From 2005 to 2012, REPAC has shipped four containers of donated school and medical supplies to Chuuk. Two of which reached Chuuk without complications. The other two containers have basically disappeared...
Read MoreParents, Educators, and Leaders talk Robots in Yap
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Three students from Yap represented the Federated States of Micronesia at an international robotics competition in Washington DC this summer. One of nearly two hundred national and regional teams competing, the Micronesian students bested seasoned squads from developed nations including the United States and France...
Read MoreMaking Sense of an Independent Chuuk (Part 7)
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What does Chuuk have to offer to negotiate its own compact with the United States?
Guam offered 1/3 of their island. RMI negotiated Kwajalein and a history of nuclear tests. Saipan gave up Tinian, Pagan, and Farallon de Medinilla. Palau serves as a jumping off point into Asia as the westernmost country under a compact agreement. FSM, as a four state country offers the largest strategic denial for the US military...
Paul Hadik (Audio)
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TFB interviews, Paul Hadik, the acting president and CEO of PREL. The conversations focuses on Chuuk's education.
Read MoreFly Air Niugini?
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"Invest in alternative airlines so as to boost competition. This will in turn benefit us with cheaper prices and better services. If the airlines see that there is a demand they may add more flight times..."
Read MoreData Shows Fewer Micronesians Using Homeless Services
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(Hawaii, USA) - The University of Hawaii's, Center on the Family, published a report that shows a decrease in homeless services usage by Micronesian/COFA migrants for 2016.
Read MorePrivate Scholarships Offer Micronesians Access to Opportunity
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A dozen Micronesian students are headed to prestigious private schools this fall, thanks to Habele K-12 tuition scholarships. These students will attend the independent school of their family’s choosing...
Read MoreChuuk State Hospital blacklisted by Philippines Employment Administration.
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The Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is cautioning job-seekers to not take employment opportunities from the Chuuk State Hospital.
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