PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has issued new regulations in accordance with Section 418 of Title 55 of the FSM Code. The regulations seek to protect the FSM’s natural environment by harmonizing national contracts with conservation and preservation efforts. The practical...
Citypro Management Ltd Criminally Charged for Unlawful Removal of Shark Fins, Misreporting of Catches and Mishandling of Whale Shark
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Citypro Management Ltd (“CML”) is a permit holder and the owner of the Queen Isabella 88, whom the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has brought a criminal and civil complaint against. Queen Isabella 88 was built in 2016 in Chinese Taipei, and has been criminally charged...
FSM Citizens Eligibility for SBA Loans and Services
Public Announcement FSM Citizens Eligibility for SBA Loans and ServicesPublic Announcement No. 21-05July 08, 2021 The FSM Embassy in DC would like to inform citizens living in the United States who are engaged in, starting up, or operating small businesses in the United States, that as citizens of the FSM, you are...
“We Must Reduce Short-Lived Climate Super Pollutants Quickly & At Massive Scale,” President Panuelo says at the UK-Pacific High-Level Climate Dialogue
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 8 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of theFederated States of Micronesia (FSM), attended the UK-Pacific High-Level Climate Dialogue with leaders such as the Honorable Alok Sharma, President of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (CoP26), His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of...
President Panuelo Receives the Honorable Mekioshy William, Lieutenant Governor of Chuuk State
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 7th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the Honorable Mekioshy William, Lieutenant Governor of the FSM State of Chuuk, for a courtesy call.During the meeting, Lieutenant Governor William thanked President Panuelo for his assistance to the State of Chuuk, and...
President Panuelo Establishes National Tax Reform Commission to Improve Citizens’ Livelihood, Expand Revenue Base, and Attain or Implement Equitable Sharing of Revenue
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In a Presidential Order dated July 1st, 2021, and amended July 5th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has established the National Tax Reform Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to find a means to improve citizens’ livelihoods, expand and...
Fourth of July Message from Secretary Blinken
Washington, D.C: (July 2nd, 202), the FSM Embassy received a Fourth of July Message from the Honorable Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State, wishing the Diplomatic Corps in the United States a safe and healthy holiday celebration. The Message is posted herewith along with Ambassador Susia's response:FourthofJulyMessagefromSecretaryBlinkenH.E.AmbassadorAkillinoHSusaia_Responseto4thofJulyMessagefromT.H.AntonyBlinken
2021 Defense Cooperation Dialogue Between the FSM & Australia Focuses on IUU Fishing, FSM Maritime Security
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The 2021 Defense Cooperation Dialogue between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Government of Australia has recently concluded, with its success measured by the strengthening and deepening of the FSM-Australia bilateral security relationship and the in-depth and uncensored exchange of views on mutual security...
FSM-Japan Kizuna to Become Bedrock for Japan-Pacific Relations through Japan Pacific Bond (KIZUNA) Policy; PALM-9 Sees Japan Commit to 55 Billion Yen (~500 Million U.S. Dollars) in Pacific Support
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 2nd, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo-President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)-virtually attended the Ninth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM-9). Co-Chaired by the Honorable Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan, and the Honorable Kausea Natano, Prime Minister of the Republic of Tuvalu, the triennially-held PALM...
FSM Students to See More Affordable Tuition in the United States; FSM to Formally Join the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE)
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 1 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of theFederated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, the Honorable Tina Muña-Barnes, Vice Speaker of the Guam Legislature, the Honorable Jude U. Hofschneider, Senate President of the Commonwealth of...