OIA Press Releases (2020 to Present)

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OIA Launches Series of On-Island Biosecurity Trainings for the Territories

01/17/2025

The first of a series of on-island biosecurity trainings will be provided in the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in 2025. As announced in September 2024, funding from President Biden’s Investing in America places a strong emphasis on strengthening local capacity in biosecurity measures, promoting the protection and restoration of biologically rich and culturally significant island and coastal ecosystems, and enhancing community resilience against invasive species and environmental degradation.

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OIA Provides Seed Funding to Establish Micronesian Islands Forum Secretariat in Palau

01/17/2025

A $400,000 grant has been presented to the Governor of Guam Lourdes Leon Guerrero and Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr. from the TAP program which will fund the establishment of the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) Secretariat in the Republic of Palau. While the MIF Secretariat will be located in Palau, Guam provided strong leadership and collaboration with the island’s leaders to complete and submit the final application.

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OIA Funds Close Up Program Youth Summits in the Territories

09/20/2024

An additional $100,000 has been approved to fund local youth summits in the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands where students will explore policies and laws important to territorial governments, legislatures, and local communities.

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