Derrick Malama
Local News Host, Morning EditionDerrick Malama is the local anchor of Morning Edition, which airs weekday mornings from 5 to 9 am on HPR-1. For 19 years, he also hosted Kanikapila Sunday on HPR-1.
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In the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, a critically endangered bird faces extinction on Guam. The ko'ko' bird now "teeters on the brink" with just 74 left on the island, according to the animal welfare organization American Humane.
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The United States is continuing its campaign to deepen security ties with Pacific Island nations. Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the country's military strength. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in today's Pacific News Minute.
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The president of Palau says the United States military is "reactivating" airstrips built by the Japanese during World War Two. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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The Solomon Islands now has an operating embassy in Beijing. The Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare officially opened it last week. The police cooperation pact was among nine deals Sogavare signed. He met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and China's President Xi Jinping.
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A regional fishery council is warning that the Biden administration’s plan to block off U.S. territorial waters in the Pacific would end American Samoa’s tuna canning industry. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Typhoon Mawar passed north of Guam as a Category 4 typhoon on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. More than 90 percent of the island lost power, water, and phone service following the storm.
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The United States military can operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea as a result of a security pact signed last month. It’s part of Washington’s efforts to counter China’s influence in the Pacific. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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New Zealand and Fiji have signed a defense agreement to strengthen military training and maritime security. It comes as regional tensions are rising over security. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Fiji's leader says his nation is reconsidering its security ties with China. This development comes at a time when geopolitical tensions are rising in the Pacific. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Nearly two weeks after Typhoon Mawar tore through Guam, parts of the island were still without power, water and internet. Many residents were frustrated by the government’s slow response to the crisis. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.