Rest in aloha, Leanne Ka’iulani Ferrer. Condolences and love to her loved ones. She empowered, inspired, and elevated our voices and our stories, and her spirit remains through all those she touched.
President Panuelo met with EWC President Vuylsteke and PIDP Director Hattori to express appreciation and support of the organizations' work.
The second event in the Carrying Culture: Micronesia series features young and emerging Micronesian poets including Carol Ann Carl, Resida Keller, and student poet Ifit Hoppe-Cruz.
The Eleventh Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL) convened for the first time in its 41-year history through a virtual platform via Zoom 1-2 June 2021 (HST). Eleven Island Leaders participated. The meetings were convened virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel and gathering restrictions. Prior to 2016, PICL convened on a…
US Climate Envoy John Kerry tells leaders that with all-of-society effort it’s possible to both beat the climate crisis and transition to sustainable economies HONOLULU (June 3, 2021) – The leaders of 11 nations and territories across the Pacific met yesterday for the final day of a two-day online gathering of the Pacific Islands Conference…
Leaders also endorse Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori as interim director of the Conference’s Secretariat, the Pacific Islands Development Program HONOLULU (June 2, 2021) – The Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL), which has been holding a two-day virtual meeting, has unanimously selected Federated States of Micronesia President David W. Panuelo to serve as the body’s new chairperson.…
US Secretary of State Blinken tells leaders America is committed to work together on pandemic recovery, climate crisis HONOLULU (June 2, 2021) – The leaders of 11 nations and territories across the Pacific met virtually for four hours yesterday, the first day of a two-day online gathering of the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL). The meeting aims to recommit a…
Message from US Secretary of State will be streamed online HONOLULU (June 1, 2021) – The leaders of nations and territories across the Pacific are gathering virtually on June 1 and 2 (Hawai‘i time) for a meeting of the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL). It is the 11th time the summit has convened since…
A virtual panel on Palauan artists with Sam Adelbai, Anthony Watson, and Margo Vitarelli.
Dr. Hilda Heine, former President of the Marshall Islands and current Member of Parliament, has been elected to the East-West Center's Board of Governors. She will serve as one of the board's five international members.
