Micronesian Podcast

Are there any updates in the bribery story? Plus, we talk about the homeless and assimilation challenges for Micronesians abroad.

Over in Yap, the new executive leadership shows who they are and someone spills the pig feed on Micro Forum about the Micronesian officials involved in the Lyon bribery case.

Lots going in Micronesia, talking about the FSM on this episode. A bribery scandal has surfaced and the Chinese built Chuuk administration buildings are done.

Sharing a story out of Guam about a widow being scammed. This is another case in Guam that needs to be followed.

Elections are fast approaching. Some state elections have already concluded. 2019 looks like a year of change. Listen as me and my co-hosts talk about this important time in Micronesia

Great response over in the Marshall Islands to a possible disaster and where are the autopsy results for a Chuukese detainee in Guam?

Great episode today! We have a special guest and old friend, Mike Pangelinan from Pohnpei, talk about a growing and inspiring Islander sports community in the USA and the upcoming Tournament of Champions in March 2019.

Thanks for joining me for the first Podcast of 2019. I am happy and grateful to share some news and give my take on some of the issues in Micronesia as a Micronesian.

Join me and June fron the Micronesian News Broadcast as we talk about some of the top stories of 2018. What a year it has been. Looking forward to a great 2019. Happy New Year everyone!

Season's Greetings. Christmas came a couple of days early for the new graduates of COM-FSM's Nursing Program. While still in their caps and gown, Director of Pohnpei State Health Services, Kapilly Capelle, offered them jobs with personnel actions dated for 20 December 2018. What a wonderful Christmas story. We are still developing, as the FSM PIO said recently and there are opportunities for all. Please take advantage of COM-FSM, a wonderful institution that serves our people.

One of the reasons that this year's tuna commission meeting was a success was the clear and strong stance by the Pacific island nations. PNA took a strong stand and so did FFA against distant water fishing nations. Good on us.

Tuna Commission meeting is almost over in Hawaii, a visit to Chuuk by Indo-Pacom commander and what is our strategy to deal with all this increased Pacific engagement?

Thanks for joining me as we look at stories that are impacting our beautiful Micronesia. The secession saga, US proposal to increase tuna limits, RMI energy future and my take.

Thanks for joining me on Episode 69. On this episode we discuss our Tuna resource and those who watch over it, an innovative finance scheme for the outer islands of Yap and my take on a road rage case in Guam.

FSM Congressional Forum yields 4 of 10 candidates, the real I'd act is modified unanimously by the US Senate, remaining funds from MicroGames to be reappropriated plus my take on the collaboration of our 3 Ambassadors in the USA.

It's the busiest time of the year. Activities everywhere. Work, family, friends, school all have some sort of activity. Isn't that just the best, though? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Micronesian Podcast.

On this episode we share the story of no Justice for the family of a man murdered in Guam, the magic of keeping an open mind on upsetting issues and my take on December 7.

An online petition is being circulated in response to an FSM Congress bill, one of our is honored in the USA and my take on customer service

Join me as I do a tour de horizon of news stories and give take on the seemingly important or popular news items across Micronesia.

Thanks for joining me again . Today, we started with some brief stories from across Micronesia and ended with two stories about our Tuna resources and our important relationship with the USA.