Tag: Micronesia

5 Facts About Micronesia’s Chuukese Language

With fewer than 50,000 speakers worldwide, the language belongs to the Micronesian subgroup of the Austronesian language family. It is intrinsically linked to the island's culture, environment, and history.

Hawaii to Expand Medical Interpretation Services

A new state bill could require Hawaii island hospitals to provide medical interpretation services for speakers of Micronesian languages such as Chuukese and Marshallese....