PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 29th, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo— resident of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the certified results of the November 12th, 2021 Special Election. The new Senator-elect for the FSM Congress’ Election District 3 of Chuuk State, representing the Southern Namoneas Region, is Dr. Perpetua S....
The People’s Republic of China Donates $150,000 to the FSM’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 25th, 2021, the Honorable Marcus Samo— ecretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received on behalf of the Nation a donation of $150,000 from the People’s Republic of China (China) in a handover ceremony with His Excellency Huang Zheng,...
The Federated States of Micronesia Has Become the 195th Member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 23rd, 2021, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) became the 195th member of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Joining INTERPOL has been a priority of the administration of President David W. Panuelo and Vice President Yosiwo P. George, first announced in the President’s inaugural address.The vote...
President Panuelo Receives Jaap van Hierden, the Inaugural Resident Coordinator for the United Nations Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 22nd, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo— President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received the Honorable Jaap van Hierden, the Resident Coordinator for the new United Nations Multi-Country Office for the North Pacific. The President received Resident Coordinator van Hierden’s Letter of Appointment, and the two...
First Annual Presidents Day to be Celebrated November 23rd, 2021
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—November 23rd, 2021, will be the first annual celebration of Presidents Day. Established on November 24th, 2020, when His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed Public Law 21-209, which amended Section 601 of Title 1 of the FSM Code for the purpose of formally...
Introductory Meeting between Ambassador Susaia and New Director Taylor Ruggles of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, at the US Department of State
On November 10th, a courtesy introductory meeting was arranged virtually between Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia and Mr. Taylor Ruggles, who is the new Director of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, at the U.S. Department of State. As Director, Mr. Ruggles is charged with the immediate responsibility...
Press Release: President Panuelo Requests Congress’ Support for Pending Legislation on Maternity Leave, Freedom of Information Act, & Cybersecurity
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 15th, 2021, the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia began its 2nd Special Session. After the opening session, His Excellency David W. Panuelo virtually received the Committee to Wait on the President, Chaired by the Honorable Ferny S. Perman, with committee members inclusive of the...
Press Release: President Panuelo Launches the Coconut National Export Strategy
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has launched the Coconut National Export Strategy (CocoNES). Created via Presidential Order, the Nation has established the framework for the design process of a national export strategy for the FSM’s coconut products. During the launch event...
UNICEF Joint Press Release Federated States of Micronesia joins the global commitment to the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action
PALIKIR, November 12th, 2021 – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has officially signed the global Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action this week in a bid to put children’s rights and voices at the center of the climate crisis.“Children have an inalienable right to a healthy...
70% of FSM Adults Fully Vaccinated; COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Available in FSM; Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Available in the FSM, Recommended for Adolescents & Young Children
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Approximately 70% of the adult population of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is fully vaccinated and protected against COVID-19. Of the adult population, 88% of the 45 and older age group is fully vaccinated. The Nation’s goal remains to vaccinate the entire eligible population as soon as possible.The...