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Balancing Tradition and Governance in Pohnpei

Balancing Tradition and Governance in Pohnpei

MicronesianBlog October 22, 2023

The involvement of traditional leaders in state and government affairs has long been a delicate subject in many parts o…

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When an International Organization singles out and prefers its own location in Pohnpei: One UN Micronesia House

When an International Organization singles out and prefers its own location in Pohnpei: One UN Micronesia House

MicronesianBlog October 16, 2023

One of the benefits of hosting the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is that Pohnpei receives a lot o…

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Micronesia at a crossroads... unfolding of situations

Micronesia at a crossroads... unfolding of situations

MicronesianBlog October 12, 2023

The world seems like it is about to plunge into World War 3.  The Middle East is seeing Israel and Hamas or is it Pales…

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Living in Micronesia: Stay or Go?

Living in Micronesia: Stay or Go?

MicronesianBlog October 10, 2023

When I was young, I wanted to leave my island home of Pohnpei, Micronesia.  I wanted to live a life of adventure and in…

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