Vol . 8 No . 09 What we have this month September 2024
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VOL . 8 GUAM • PALAU CNMI • FSM NO . 09
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Guam raises alert on fentanyl CNMI
Tapping the military ’ s economic opportunities
Palau
Whipps vs Remengesau : A close race
Around the Pacific
Island nations set their terms as superpowers up their game www . pacificislandtimes . com
Fentanyl : The growing menace 16-20 From the Publisher ’ s Desk
What a waste 4 Brief Chat
Archbishop Ryan Jimemez : ‘ We hurt you ’ 6 Insights
These Islands : The US presidential race and the US territories 7
Live from Saipan : Under American flag 8 Pacific Reflections : Political Olympics 9
Construction 3D homes , anyone ? 10
Military Guam and AUKUS 11
Education GDOE ’ s chronic dysfunction 12
CNMI Seeking more military investments 14
Around the Pacific |
Small islands : ‘ A force to be reckoned with ’ 21 |
A close presidential race in Palau |
22 |
Micro Waves Potholes in Majuro |
23 |
Inside the Reef : The FSM ’ s stagnant water |
24 |
Spending COFA funds |
25 |
Save the island paradise |
26 |
The Pacific ’ s population rise and decline |
26 |
Souvenirs from Fiji |
27 |
Life |
Lessons : Driving fast |
28 |
Yes & Know : Academy sisters |
29 |
Daydream : Munich strolls |
30 |
Bookshelf
‘ New Zero :’ Half truths about Marshall Islands 30