36th PIBBA Annual International Conference a Success!

The 36^th Annual Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference was a success! The conference theme, Our Pacific Voices, was highlighted in each of the conference days from June 26-29, 2017. It was natural to hear everyone singing the PIBBA song, which includes all the languages of the region, such as the following chorus: “Iokwe, Raan Annim, Kaselehlia, Alii, Aloha, Olomwaay, Hafa Dei, Tuwoh, Mogethin, Talofa.”

Among the entities that attended the conference are CNMI, Republic of Palau, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Guam. The mission of PIBBA is to bring these entities together to promote cultural and language activities by disseminating information, involving communities, and encouraging quality education programs through the western Pacific.

Deep gratitude goes out to all PIBBA Conference steering committee members, and all the entities that joined us to make the 37^th Anuual PIBBA Conference a memorable event that will always be remembered! Kalahngan! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’! Mesulang! Kuloh!  Kinissow! Kommol! Kammagar!

Enjoy the following PIBBA Snapshots! 

PIBBA International in Partnership with Guam International Reading Association Donated Children's Books to Pohnpei DOE

Madolenihmw High School to Host PIBBA Conference

We are pleased to announce that the 36th Annual International PIBBA Conference will be hosted at Madolenihmw High School, Home of Nan Madol, where the King resides.

Condolences for the Matsutaro Family

Frances Hosono Matsutaro

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of PIBBA member, Frances Hosono Matsutaro.  

Last respects will be held in the morning at Kristo Rai Church.  She taught Carolinian Bilingual in Saipan.  May the perpetual light shine upon her & may her soul rest in peace.