PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 30 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually engaged in a formal bilateral meeting with the Honorable Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan. The purpose of the FSM-Japan bilateral meeting was to discuss a series of items of mutual interest and...
President Panuelo Launches the FSM Sustainable Energy Project
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 29 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—launched the $14,200,000 FSM Sustainable Energy Project. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the FSM National and State Governments, with deeply appreciated technical assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC),...
FSM Pre-Quarantine Policy Successful; COVID-19 Positive Citizens & Potential Contacts Removed from June 26th, 2021 Repatriation Effort
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 26 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received a briefing from his technical health team regarding the June 26th repatriation flight from Guam to Pohnpei State. On June 25 , the repatriating persons were tested for COVID-19. Four (4) out of...
President Panuelo Meets with Chuuk’s Council of Mayors
WENO, Chuuk—Immediately prior to his departure from the State of Chuuk, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—met with the Chuuk Council of Mayors. Chaired by the Honorable Justin Fritz, Mayor of Eot Municipality, the Council discussed multiple issues of import, such as how the...
FSM Signs Agreement with Australia to Provide Laboratory Testing of Medicines for Quality Assurance Purposes
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth of Australia to participate in Phase Two of the Pacific Medicine Testing Program which will commence in July 2021.The Pacific Medicine Testing Program is a program that the Australian Government first piloted from September...
“You Matter, Your Family Matters, & Your Grief Matters,” President Panuelo says; FSM Recognizes International Widows Day, President Panuelo & Governor Narruhn Demonstrate Commitment to Rule of Law & Tradition of Respect
WENO, Chuuk—On June 23 , 2021, International Widows Day, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—visited a grieving widow, her children, and extended family. The purpose of the visit was to show love, support, and the Government’s formal acknowledgement that grief is real, that grief matters,...
President Panuelo Joins Governor Narruhn, Vice President of the Senate Nakayama, and Speaker of the House Mersai in Launching the FSM’s Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Programming in Chuuk State
WENO, Chuuk—On June 22, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo-President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined the Honorable Alexander R. Narruhn, Governor of the FSM State of Chuuk, the Honorable Lester “Danny” Mersai, Speaker of the Chuuk State House of Representatives, the Honorable Wisney Nakayama, Vice President of the Chuuk...
President Panuelo is Received by Governor Narruhn & Speaker Simina, Discusses Law & Order, Postal Service, Infrastructure, Environmental Protection, & Low-Income Assistance Social Protection Programming
WENO, Chuuk—On June 21 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—arrived in the State of Chuuk to formally launch the Low-Amongst the voluminous number of topics explored in depth, arguably the most immediately substantive were on the topics of law and order, the quality...
President Panuelo Revives the President’s National Advisory Council for Children
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in an effort to revitalize Nation-wide conversations on children and their needs, has reinstated the President’s National Advisory Council for Children (PNACC).PNACC’s objective will be to develop an integrated and comprehensive FSM Child Rights and Protection...
Taiyo Micronesia Corporation Criminally Charged for Unlawful Removal of Shark Fins
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Taiyo Micronesia Corporation (“TMC”) is a joint venture company between a Japanese fishing company, Taiyo A & F Corporation, and the National Fisheries Corporation (NFC) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). TMC has a fleet of five vessels: Taiyo Pohnpei, Taiyo Chuuk, Taiyo Waab, Taiyo Tofol, and...