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In the second part of this series, KPRG sat down with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to discuss how and why negotiations for the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements took longer than anticipated. The president explained that the delays were needed for Palauans to receive what they deserved.
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An average single-family house in Guam is now $426,000. That’s 54% higher than the median price five years ago. Rising costs can be attributed to a limited supply of homes and an increase in construction costs. However, a solution may be found within alternative methods, made possible by the latest advancements in technology.
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In an exclusive interview with KPRG, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. outlines a high-end tourism model that protects the country's environment, how increased militarization can co-exist with Palau's ongoing conservation efforts, and whether the presence of nuclear-powered vessels poses a risk to them.
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At the 9th Our Ocean Conference (OOC), the Republic of Nauru's Climate Change Minister, outlined an ambitious plan to relocate the majority of the nation's population from vulnerable coastal areas to higher ground.
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On April 10, Muslims all over the world celebrated Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But for the small Muslim community in Guam, restricted access to halal foods makes celebrating a lot harder.
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At a meeting last week, the board of directors from the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, or CUC, met to voice their concerns on a federally funded energy program.
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A worsening drought is spreading across the Micronesian region.
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In March, the U.S. government announced an investment of $8.48 million to help build a new hospital in Chuuk state. The funding will be obtained with the assistance of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) grant.
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Roman Dela Cruz shares his passion for slingstoning and Talks About The Effect Museum in Tumon.
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Arielle Taitano Lowe’s poetic journey began in her teens, as she grappled with the duality of her identity. She's part white and CHamoru, and delves more into this experience in her debut book, Ocean Mother.