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The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that Pacific Islander migrants impacted by the Maui wildfires can now apply for disaster relief. Applications are open from April 1 to May 31.
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Citizens from the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau are now eligible for federal benefits. But when they can access them remains unclear. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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The Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights hosted a virtual news conference on Tuesday, during which Micronesian community leaders and state and federal officials discussed how Micronesians can access federal benefits.
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In a response letter to Hawai‘i delegates, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it is reopening enrollment for the Individuals and Households Program for citizens of the Compacts of Free Association.
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The United States has restored federal benefits for tens of thousands of Micronesian migrants legally living in the U.S. under the Compacts of Free Association. The announcement came at a critical time as the country's influence in the Pacific is contested by China. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has the latest.
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The Federated States of Micronesia president recently signed an executive order allowing dual citizenship for Micronesians with parental ties to the island nation. Just weeks after the change in law, Micronesians living in the U.S. started applying for their passports. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.
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More than 18,000 Micronesians live in Hawaiʻi, including residents from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau. They share a treaty with the U.S. called the Compact of Free Association, or COFA, an agreement that allows Micronesians to migrate visa-free for work, healthcare, and other opportunities.
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The debut of "In Exile" is in juxtaposition with the negotiations of the Compacts of Free Association, according to Fitch. Recently, the U.S. and the Marshall Islands have renewed their agreement to extend economic assistance for another 20 years.
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After months of negotiations, the U.S. and the Marshall Islands agreed to renew a key strategic pact to extend economic assistance to Oceania's western region. As HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports, renewing COFA agreements is critical as China seeks to strengthen its ties in the Pacific. Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia reached agreements with the U.S. earlier this year.
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A six-unit apartment building in Honolulu’s McCully neighborhood is the focus of a recent tenant dispute. The tenants, who are all Micronesian, were evicted last month. But they say they've had to deal with various maintenance issues for several years. Advocates say the case is an example of broader housing issues facing Micronesians. HPR's Cassie Ordonio spoke with one of the families.