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US Opens Embassy In Solomon Islands To Counter China Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

US Opens Embassy In Solomon Islands To Counter China

China’s bold moves in the region have the U.S. seeking to increase its engagement in a number of ways

Marshall Islands Could Receive Billions Under Renegotiated US Treaty Courtesy: U.S. Department of the Interior

Marshall Islands Could Receive Billions Under Renegotiated US Treaty

Congress will need to approve the funding for three Pacific island nations that are part of critical security treaties.

New Study Of Marshall Islands Fish Highlights Peril Of Using Oceans As Dumping Grounds Mark Edward Harris/Civil Beat/2015

New Study Of Marshall Islands Fish Highlights Peril Of Using Oceans As Dumping Grounds

Researchers said that the results won’t currently affect food choices for Marshallese and are consistent with global marine pollution trends.

Fijian Women And Indigenous Groups Celebrate Election Outcome But Democracy Remains Fragile Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Fijian Women And Indigenous Groups Celebrate Election Outcome But Democracy Remains Fragile

The election result is also being touted as a boon for the Biden administration, which has sought to strengthen relations with Pacific island countries.

US Kicks In $1M More For UXO Cleanup On Solomon Islands Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

US Kicks In $1M More For UXO Cleanup On Solomon Islands

While broadly welcoming new funding, the deaths of previous UXO contractors have left locals with concerns.

Guam Governor Vetoes Heartbeat Act, Override Vote Fails Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Guam Governor Vetoes Heartbeat Act, Override Vote Fails

Political and legal efforts to limit abortion on Guam are expected to continue in 2023.

Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories Carlo Domingo/Civil Beat/2022

Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories

Local officials say the money could help improve access to cancer treatment in island communities.

The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific

Guam is a hub for medical services in the region, often the first stop for patients seeking care before coming to Hawaii.

Australia Vies For Pacific Influence With New Vanuatu Security Deal AP/2022

Australia Vies For Pacific Influence With New Vanuatu Security Deal

Australia has been countering China’s moves with a salvo of diplomatic missions in the Pacific.

Pacific Nations Are Bracing To Lose Tons Of Tuna From Their Waters Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Pacific Nations Are Bracing To Lose Tons Of Tuna From Their Waters

Countries could see big economic losses and hits to their overall food security if climate change pushes the stocks farther east.